SNV Tanzania is looking for a Sector Leader, Water,
Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Based in Dar es Salaam
(International Contract)
SNV Tanzania works together with local partners to provide
technical expertise in three sectors: Water, Sanitation and hygiene
(WASH); Renewable Energy and Agriculture,
thereby contributing to find local solutions to global challenges and sowing
the seeds of lasting change.
The WASH program in Tanzania contributes to extending access
to Water and Sanitation and improving hygiene with a focus in four sub-areas:
- Functionality
of Rural Water Supply Services – programme with the strongest track record
- Water
and Sanitation Services in Schools – strong programme but with challenging
prospects
- Sustainable
Sanitation and Hygiene for All in rural areas – new SNV Tanzania programme
area
- Sustainable
Sanitation and Hygiene for All in small towns and peri-urban areas – confined
experiences
Our WASH team consists of a team of 10 SNV Advisors and we
have recently worked with 25 Local Capacity Building organizations. The WASH
team is working in both technical and governance aspects of WASH services.
SNV Tanzania is seeking qualified candidates for the
position of Sector Leader WASH. The Sector Leader is responsible for
the overall quality of program content, business development / resource
mobilisation, and management of the Tanzania WASH programmes. The Sector Leader
will enhance the quality and visibility of our WASH programs and position SNV
Tanzania as a knowledgeable organisation within the WASH sector.
Responsibilities
- Programme
Management: deliver effective development results, planning and
monitoring, financial management, and donor reporting;
- Business
Development: develop proposals and secure funding for innovative WASH
programmes;
- Advisory
Services: lead complex assignments and monitor quality of advisory
services of the sector team;
- People
Management: lead and coach the team of SNV advisors, local capacity
builders and consultants;
- External
Representation: develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders to
improve SNV market position;
- Ensure
proper integration of governance and gender issues within SNV advisory services
and synergy with SNV work in the Agriculture and Renewable Energy sectors;
- Contribute
to the WASH program through active participation in external and internal
networks.
Candidate profile
- Master’s
degree or equivalent in relevant field of study;
- 10+
years of relevant experience in WASH service delivery (specifically in
our four sub-areas) including at least 5 years in a management role;
- Professional
work experience in Africa;
- Proven
track record in resource mobilisation; demonstrated programme design,
proposal writing, business development, international donor, and private
investor relationship management;
- Proven
experience with project planning, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and
financial management;
- Proven
experience in capacity building, facilitation of multi-stakeholder
processes, organisational learning, change processes and good governance;
- Proven
experience in knowledge development and evidence based advocacy;
- A
self-motivated achiever with excellent intercultural leadership, teamwork,
coaching, communication, networking and organizational skills.
Contract Duration: 2 years initial contract, with
possibility of extension
Desired start date: November, 2013
Information on duty station
Dar es Salaam:
Medical facilities: Medical clinics adequate for treatment
of common illnesses
Educational facilities: Good primary and secondary
international schools
Security situation: Good; family duty station, relative
political stability and no direct security threats, low to moderate criminality
levels
Accessibility: Daily international flights to Nairobi, South
Africa, European cities, and the Middle East; Good national flight network
Communication: Good mobile, phone and internet capabilities
available
How to apply?
Please apply by clicking on http://snv.devhire.devex.com/jobs/328427 and
completing your application in our in-house recruitment system before 23
October 2013
More information about SNV
SNV is an international not-for-profit development
organization. We believe that no-one should have to live in poverty and that
all people should have the opportunity to pursue their own sustainable
development.
Starting out in the Netherlands more than 40 years ago, we
now work in over 30 of the poorest countries worldwide. Our global team of
local and international advisors work with local partners to equip communities,
businesses and organizations with the tools, knowledge and connections they
need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services - empowering
them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development.
By sharing our specialist expertise in Agriculture,
Renewable Energy, and Water, Sanitation & Hygiene, we contribute to solving
some of the leading problems facing the world today – helping to find local
solutions to global challenges and sowing the seeds of lasting change.
SNV aims to make a lasting difference in the lives of 40
million people living in poverty over the period 2011-2015.
Closing date:
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Type of contract:
International
