SNV Ethiopia implements WASH programmes across two broad themes: 1) Rural WASH and 2) Urban and peri-urban WASH. For rural sanitation, the aim is to improve access to and encourage correct, consistent use of household sanitation and hygiene facilities to help Ethiopians gain sustainable access to improved, affordable sanitation and hygiene, and ensure that people live in open-defecation free (ODF) environment. For urban sanitation, SNVs work includes being a market facilitator to help Ethiopians to set–up services for human waste management through collaboration between the public, private sectors and communities. Current programmes include five WASH projects in different regions, zones and woredas, funded by various donors such as DFID, USAID, AFAS Foundation and Woord en Daad. There is also a project entitled as WASH for Trachoma Elimination (WASHTRA) in five Zones of Oromia region.
The WASHTRA project aims to reduce the prevalence of Trachomatous inflammation – follicular (TF) to <5 % through sustained change in facial cleanliness and handwashing practices of the community; use of improved sanitation and integration/mainstreaming of trachoma and WASH interventions in 12 woredas in 5 zones of the Oromia region by 2020.
SNV is seeking applicants for a WASH Marketing and Capacity Building Advisor for the Fred Hollows Foundation funded WASH for Trachoma Elimination (WASHTRA) Project implemented in Oromia region. The WASH Marketing and Capacity Building Advisor will be in charge of overseeing the Marketing and Capacity Building component of the project,
Key responsibilities :
WASH Marketing Development
· In discussion with the Project Manager and other WASH staff design and oversee marketing activities with local product manufactures, entrepreneurs and providers of WASH products and services, as well as the Health and Water departments and Health Extension Workers;
· Coordinate and lead the development and implementation of sanitation business models with private sector partners and local entrepreneurs;
· Lead the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of marketing activities and strategies for WASH market development in Oromia region;
· Identify, examine, and incubate Private Local Service Providers (PLSPs) to deliver quality WASH products;
· Build capacity of in-region staff to implement market-based sanitation activities.
WASH Capacity Building
· In consultation with the PM and the SNV scope of work (SoW); engage in the preparation of detail fiscal and financial plans;
· Play pivotal role in facilitating the signing of WASHTRA:WASH project document between SNV Ethiopia and respective signatory regional sectors;
· Responsible for respective zonal level implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the governance strengthening activities indicated in the agreement document between SNV and government sectoral signatories;
· Implement and supervise capacity building for the sub-national government structure;
· Collaborate with the regional government to tailor a package of support based on their needs in WASH and OWNP planning, budgeting, coordination, implementation, monitoring, and reporting;
· Advice and support the PM in rolling out of evidence and tools developed;
· Provide system strengthening , advice to government staffs, coaching for results and support the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) thematic area to institutional development and performance management in the woredas (and/or kebeles) in respective zones in the region;
· Test, implement and document service delivery approaches for end of value-chain services like faecal sludge management and re-use and strengthen supply-side financing opportunities through finance institutions;
· Ensure the quality and timeliness of all deliverables indicated in the PIP document.
Coordination and stakeholder development
· Seek opportunities for different kinds of partnership for enhanced quality program implementation and leveraging with WASHTRA at kebele, woreda, zone and region;
· Work closely with the Woreda NTD teams, support linking with the zonal and regional NTD teams for better coordination, information sharing and project implementation;
· Periodically collect information about what other organizations are best doing/working within WASH sector more specifically at the kebele, woreda, zone and region to gain institution knowledge of the environment;
· Engage in the WASH sector platforms and networking at woreda, zone and region relevant the project;
·Build smooth and strong partnership in a holistic manner and represent SNV with relevant regional, zonal and woreda and other development partners and in particular with FHF;
· Contribute in making the WASHTRA a flagship project for SNV and FHF in the respective woredas, zones and the region;
·Ensure that all people, regardless of gender, benefit from, and are empowered by improved water and sanitation services, and hygiene practices.
Business Development
· Identify and advice the PM on potential and new opportunities including donors for resource mobilisation or business development which is aligned to SNV sector strategy;
· Provide the business development team with relevant WASH information which could be helpful as an input;
· Actively contribute in the development of Concept Notes, proposals development;
· Involve in the pre-preparations and commencing new WASH projects in the country.
Knowledge Management, reporting, Learning and Innovation
· Inform WASH knowledge agenda to the PM, in line with direction set by the WASHTRA project implementation modalities and donor requirement/FHF;
· Support the development of case studies and report to the PM to be disseminated to larger audience/stakeholders including GoE, FHF, SNV global and other NGOs working in the WASH sector;
· Capture lessons learned, stimulate internal and external knowledge exchange and suggest ways how to translate this into practice and report to the PM;
· Ensure that respective monthly/quarterly/biannually/annually reports are meeting deadlines set by the PM internally and externally by the donor/FHF;
· Perform other duties as assigned by the PM and WASH sector Lead.
QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE
Education: Master degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Business, Management, Economics, Finance, Marketing and any other relevant fields;
Experience: At least 10 ( ten) years in WASH Marketing and capacity Building in the current Ethiopian local context;
· Excellent facilitation and communication skills both in Oromifa, Amharic and English;
· Proven experience in undertaking activities aimed at Marketing and Capacity Building of government staff and institution to effectively promote, manage and maintain WASH services;
· Demonstrated organizational skills and a strong track record in meeting deliverables and donor deadlines;
· Previous proven experience in managing WASH marketing and capacity building related projects;
· Strong English communication skills, both interpersonal and written;
· Strong data analysis and reporting skills;
· Commercial drive and quality orientation and drive for results.
· Competent and motivated;
· Ability to work independently and under stressful conditions;
Team player and able and willing to perform tasks to make WASHTRA project successful.