Coordinate the development and updating of the WASH programming guidance and technical approach for use by Healthy Village program
Ensure that HV WASH program is in line with MF and Government policies and guidelines.
Recommend areas for operational research and support WASH operational research
Contribute to and support the preparation, design and updating of the situation analysis for the WASH sector(s) to ensure comprehensive and current data is available to guide policy development
Program management, monitoring and delivery of results
Ensure that all requirements of the HV partnership and donors are met pertaining to HV WASH program
Advocate for inclusion of WASH issues in all stages of HV program
Ensure adequate and high quality monitoring, supervision and evaluation of WASH programs, linkage and alignment with other programs
Stay closely informed on development trends to enhance HV program management, efficiency and delivery
Actively monitor HV program and projects through field visits, surveys and/or exchange of information with partners and stakeholders to assess progress.
Identify bottlenecks and potential problems and take timely decisions to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant officials for timely resolution
Technical and operational support to program implementation
Provide technical WASH expertise in HV programming
Compile regular technical status reports on HV program, including documentation of best practice and knowledge management
Provide technical WASH support to implementation and monitoring of operational research that are to do with HV program
Networking and partnership building
Support and provide support to HV partners from WASH perspectives
Participate in sector dialogue and forums related to WASH
Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with WASH sector government counterparts, national stakeholders and global partners
Prepare communication and information materials for HV program advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnership/alliances and support fund raising
Participate and/or represent MF Ethiopia in appropriate inter-agency discussions and planning on WASH and related issues to collaborate
Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
Introduce innovative approaches and good practice to build the capacity of partners and stakeholders and to support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable HV program results
Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure optimum efficiency and efficacy of sustainable HV program
Organize and implement capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of stakeholders to promote sustainable results on HV program
Document, share and implement best practices and knowledge learned of HV program in relation to WASH management and information systems.
Job Requirement
Required Qualifications
Education and year of experience:
MSC/Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health with environmental health background, water supply engineering or another relevant technical field. Master’s degree in a related field of study is a plus
Four or above years of technical expertise in the areas of WASH in a similar role
Experience with NGO is of an advantage
Donor grant experience with program implementation, funding acquisition and reporting
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
Excellent skills required in program design, reporting and documentation and monitoring and evaluation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Amharic.
Computer skills
Familiar with water and sanitation programs
A self-starter and can work with minimum supervision
Open and eager to learn new ideas and concepts
Willing to work with strict deadlines
Competencies
The WASH Specialist should demonstrate competence in some or all the following:
Drive Results- Demonstrate ownership, responsibility and a positive optimistic “can do approach” in delivering excellence.
Team play- Cooperate with and support colleagues work towards a common goal, work across functional/departmental boundaries.
Interpersonal Effectiveness/Managing relationship- Communicate openly and clearly, is sensitive the way a message received interacts with other with sensitivity and respect.
Change orientation- Anticipate problems and focuses on seeking solutions and is willing to be challenged and challenge others.