SNV Rwanda (Duty station: Kigali) is looking for a:
Senior Associate Advisor Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
SNV is an international none profit development organization working in over 30 developing countries for more than 40 years. SNV has been working in Rwanda since 1980 and is active in all of SNV's three sectors: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Renewable Energy and Agriculture.
The WASH programme in Rwanda contributes to extending access to Water, Sanitation and improving Hygiene in 3 sub programs:
• Functionally of Rural Water Supply Services
• Sustainable Sanitation- and Hygiene for AH in rural areas
• Water and Sanitation Services in Schools
SNV Rwanda is looking for a suitable candidate for the position of Senior Associate Advisor. The advisor will contribute to the overall quality of program content, business development, resource mobilization and management of programs.
He or she will provide capacity development services to
government, non-government and private sector clients at local and national
level.
Key Responsibilities
- In collaboration with the
Sector Leader, develop SNV WASH sector by enhancing the quality,
visibility, applicability and up-scaling expertise in the country to
position SNV Country as a knowledgeable organization in the sector;
- Take the lead role in studies
to identify constraints and opportunities and to develop market-based solutions
and approaches;
- Support SNV management in
mobilization of resources for SNV advisory services to clients;
- Ensure proper integration of
governance, gender issues in SNV advisory services gearing towards
tangible results and impact;
- Assure quality of WASH advisory
services in country by content leadership in the identification,
formulation, execution, monitoring and reporting of/on SNV program in the
WASH sector;
- Provide advice and support to
Local Capacity Builders (LCBs) and consultants;
- Conduct progress monitoring and
assignment reviews with clients, and take an active role in managing for
results;
- Lead the SNV WASH team in
development and coordination of strategic partnerships for joint service
delivery, knowledge development and resources mobilization purposes;
- Maintain up-to-date information
on sector developments through an on-going analysis of trends and issues;
- Ensure good documentation and
dissemination, knowledge;
- Actively participate in
external and internal networks that contributes to the WASH programme
development.
Candidate Profile:
- Master degree in Sanitation, Rural Water Supply, Water Resource Management or related field;
- Eight to ten years of experience in Sanitation and behavior change communication
- Strong experience in institutional development and organizational strengthening
- Proven experience in business development/resource mobilization
- Knowledge of value chain development approaches;
- Proven ability to inspire and lead people with an empowering leadership style
- Demonstrable high level of competence in training and advisory methods;
- Strong strategies and analytical skills
- Advocacy, networking, lobbying and knowledge brokering skills
- Experience in writing practice-based knowledge documents
- Knowledge of gender concepts and promotion of women entrepreneurship
- Proficient in English, and preferably working knowledge of French
Other requirements:
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Strong negotiation skills, team spirit, results oriented and
Client-oriented attitude
•
Creative networker and proactive personality
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Willingness to frequently travel inside the country
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Strong computer skills
How to apply
You can send your application letter addressed to SNV country Director and CV (in English) to the following emails: euwera@snvworld.org and snvrwanda@snvworld.orgby 10th February 2014.
3 relevant traceable references must be provided with the application.
PS: - Only short listed candidates will be contacted
- SNV is an equal opportunity employer female
candidates are encouraged to apply.
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