CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: Relief International
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 27 Feb 2015

Position: Institutional Strengthening and Capacity Building Specialist: Water (Potential Future Position Per Bid)

Location: Uganda

Duration: Unknown (Could be short term or multi-year)

Reports to: Country Director

About RI: Relief International (RI) is a leading global humanitarian organization and home to teams of humanitarian activist-professionals committed to transforming adversity into renewal for the world's most vulnerable populations. By partnering with beneficiaries and communities on the front-lines, RI innovatively bridges the gap between immediate relief and long-term community development.

Position Summary: The Institutional Strengthening and Capacity Building Specialist will be responsible for providing technical support to program implementation in one or more of the following technical areas and other related areas as appropriate (areas in bold will be emphasized): Community Development and Participation, Social Science/Anthropology/Gender Analysis, Conflict Resolution, Environmental Law, National and/or International fisheries “Codes of Conduct” Management Agreement Development and Implementation, Natural Resource Subsidy Management, Property Rights Management, Strengthened Enforcement Capacity and Judicial Systems, Transboundary Water Resources/Water Rights, etc.

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• Serve as the primary point of contact with RI’s Country Director with regard to day-to-day implementation and management matters relating to institutional strengthening and capacity building water program issues.
• Lead specific studies and assessments if required.
• Provide direct technical support in one or more of the areas indicated in the position summary.
• Oversee and manage staff working for the program and provide guidance to staff on issues related to program implementation.
• Establish and maintain systems for program operations in accordance with RI policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements:

This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment and who has:

• Solid background and knowledge of USAID Rules and Regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, public speaking, and strategic planning skills required.
• Professional proficiency in Swahili preferred.
• Professional proficiency in English speaking, reading, and writing required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, & tasks efficiently
• Excellent time management skills and resourcefulness with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills. Ability to think critically and creatively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including patience, diplomacy, willingness to listen and respect for colleagues. Must be capable of working both individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment. Must be flexible, willing to perform other duties and work irregular hours.

The position requires a minimum number of years of relevant professional experience along with a degree(s) relevant to the position summary as follows:

• Minimum of eight years of relevant professional experience required if applicant has received Ph.D.
• Minimum of ten years of relevant professional experience, if applicant has received an A.B.D. or J.D.
• Minimum of twelve years of relevant professional experience, if applicant has received M.S., M.A., or M.B.A.
• Minimum of fifteen years of relevant professional experience, if applicant has received A B.S., B.S., or B.A.
• Minimum of twenty years of relevant professional experience, if applicant has received less than a Bachelor’s degree.

Cover Letter Required:

To apply, please submit a cover letter with your resume containing the following information:

• Number of years of relevant technical experience
• Degrees
• Number of years of experience in International Development
• Countries worked in and number of years in the following regions:
• Africa
• Asia
• Latin America
• Middle East
• Other
• Languages proficiency in Speaking, Reading, and Writing. For each language, please state your level of proficiency using the following codes:
• Language
• Speaking Proficiency Level
• Reading Proficiency Level
• Writing Proficiency
• Level 0 - No Proficiency
• Level 1 - Elementary Proficiency
• Level 2 – Limited Working Proficiency
• Level 3 - Professional working proficiency
• Level 4 - Full professional proficiency
• Level 5 - Native or bilingual proficiency

How to apply:

Please visit: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH07/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=RI&cws=4&rid=597

Organization: Relief International
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 27 Feb 2015

Position:Environmental Specialist: Water - (Potential Future Position Per Bid)

Location:Uganda

Duration: Unknown (Could be short term or multi-year)

Reports to: Country Director

About RI: Relief International (RI) is a leading global humanitarian organization and home to teams of humanitarian activist-professionals committed to transforming adversity into renewal for the world's most vulnerable populations. By partnering with beneficiaries and communities on the front-lines, RI innovatively bridges the gap between immediate relief and long-term community development.

Position Summary: The individual is responsible for providing technical support to program implementation in one or more of the following technical areas and other related areas as appropriate: Social Impact Reduction, Mitigation, and Management, Promotion of Green Businesses and Green Certifications, Environmental Health and Vector Control, Urban Sanitation and Hygiene Service Delivery, Rural Sanitation and Hygiene Service Delivery, Epidemiology, Toxicology, and Hygiene Behavior Change.

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• Serve as the primary point of contact with RI’s Country Director with regard to day-to-day implementation and management matters relating to water program issues.
• Lead specific studies and assessments if required.
• Provide direct technical support in one or more of the areas indicated in the position summary.
• Oversee and manage staff working for the program and provide guidance to staff on issues related to program implementation.
• Establish and maintain systems for program operations in accordance with RI policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements:

This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment and who has:

• Solid background and knowledge of USAID Rules and Regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, public speaking, and strategic planning skills required.
• Professional proficiency in Swahili preferred.
• Professional proficiency in English speaking, reading, and writing required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, & tasks efficiently
• Excellent time management skills and resourcefulness with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills. Ability to think critically and creatively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including patience, diplomacy, willingness to listen and respect for colleagues. Must be capable of working both individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment. Must be flexible, willing to perform other duties and work irregular hours.

The position requires a minimum number of years of relevant professional experience along with degree(s) relevant to the position summary as follows:

• Minimum of eight years of relevant professional experience required if applicant has received Ph.D.
• Minimum of ten years of relevant professional experience, if applicant has received an A.B.D. or J.D.
• Minimum of twelve years of relevant professional experience, if applicant has received M.S., M.A., or M.B.A.
• Minimum of fifteen years of relevant professional experience, if applicant has received A B.S., B.S., or B.A.
• Minimum of twenty years of relevant professional experience, if applicant has received less than a Bachelor’s degree.

Cover Letter Required:

To apply, please submit a cover letter with your resume containing the following information:

• Number of years of relevant technical experience
• Degrees
• Number of years of experience in International Development
• Countries worked in and number of years in the following regions:
• Africa
• Asia
• Latin America
• Middle East
• Other
• Languages proficiency in Speaking, Reading, and Writing. For each language, please state your level of proficiency using the following codes:
• Language
• Speaking Proficiency Level
• Reading Proficiency Level
• Writing Proficiency
• Level 0 - No Proficiency
• Level 1 - Elementary Proficiency
• Level 2 – Limited Working Proficiency
• Level 3 - Professional working proficiency
• Level 4 - Full professional proficiency
• Level 5 - Native or bilingual proficiency

How to apply:

Please visit: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH07/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=RI&cws=4&rid=596

Organization: Relief International
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 27 Feb 2015

Position: Utility Specialist: Water (Potential Future Position Per Bid)

Location: Uganda

Duration: Unknown (Could be short term or multi-year)

Reports to: Country Director

About RI: Relief International (RI) is a leading global humanitarian organization and home to teams of humanitarian activist-professionals committed to transforming adversity into renewal for the world's most vulnerable populations. By partnering with beneficiaries and communities on the front-lines, RI innovatively bridges the gap between immediate relief and long-term community development.

Position Summary:The individual is responsible for providing technical support to program implementation in one or more of the following technical areas and other related areas as appropriate(areas in bold will be emphasized): Rural Water Supply, Water Well Drilling, Well Maintenance, and Repair, Water Storage, Service Provider Management, Urban Water Supply and Distribution, Water Treatment, including Point-of-Use and Community Treatment, Water and Wastewater User Tariff and Subsidies Scheme Development, &Water and Wastewater Utilities Performance, including Operation and Maintenance.

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• Serve as the primary point of contact with RI’s Country Director with regard to day-to-day implementation and management matters relating technical water program areas.
• Lead specific studies and assessments if required.
• Provide direct technical support in one or more of the areas indicated in the position summary.
• Oversee and manage staff working for the program and provide guidance to staff on issues related to program implementation.
• Establish and maintain systems for program operations in accordance with RI policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements:

This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment and who has:

• Solid background and knowledge of USAID Rules and Regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, public speaking, and strategic planning skills required.
• Professional proficiency in Swahili preferred.
• Professional proficiency in English speaking, reading, and writing required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, & tasks efficiently
• Excellent time management skills and resourcefulness with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills. Ability to think critically and creatively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including patience, diplomacy, willingness to listen and respect for colleagues. Must be capable of working both individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment. Must be flexible, willing to perform other duties and work irregular hours.

The position requires a minimum number of years of relevant professional experience along with a degree relevant to the position summary as follows:

• Minimum of eight years of relevant professional experience required if applicant has received Ph.D.
• Minimum of ten years of relevant professional experience, if applicant has received an A.B.D. or J.D.
• Minimum of twelve years of relevant professional experience, if applicant has received M.S., M.A., or M.B.A.
• Minimum of fifteen years of relevant professional experience, if applicant has received A B.S., B.S., or B.A.
• Minimum of twenty years of relevant professional experience, if applicant has received less than a Bachelor’s degree.

Cover Letter Required:

To apply, please submit a cover letter with your resume containing the following information:

• Number of years of relevant technical experience
• Degrees
• Number of years of experience in International Development
• Countries worked in and number of years in the following regions:
• Africa
• Asia
• Latin America
• Middle East
• Other
• Languages proficiency in Speaking, Reading, and Writing. For each language, please state your level of proficiency using the following codes:
• Language
• Speaking Proficiency Level
• Reading Proficiency Level
• Writing Proficiency Level
• Level 0-No Proficiency
• Level 1 - Elementary Proficiency
• Level 2 – Limited Working Proficiency
• Level 3 - Professional working proficiency
• Level 4 - Full professional proficiency
• Level 5 - Native or bilingual proficiency

How to apply:

Please visit: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH07/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=RI&cws=4&rid=598

Organization: Concern Worldwide
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 09 Jan 2015

DRC WASH Consortium: Terms of Reference for operational research on training and support for Water Management Committees

1. Introduction

The DRC WASH Consortium which is comprised of five agencies, Action Against Hunger (ACF); Agence d'aide à la Coopération Technique et au Développement (ACTED); Catholic Relief Services (CRS); Concern Worldwide (as lead agency) and Solidarités International, seeks a consultant or team of consultants to:

1. Review the Consortium’s current approach and other approaches in the sector to supporting and training village committees for managing rural WASH services, in particular the management of water points such as handpumps on boreholes or dug wells, spring catchments, and small gravity flow schemes.
2. Develop, test and roll-out improved training modules for water management committees, especially on project management, financial management and social marketing to foster adherence to payment for WASH services. This should include how to develop local ‘business plans’ for rural WASH services which enable all life-cycle costs of different technical options to be considered as part of informed investment decisions by communities and local authorities.
3. Design pilot initiatives and develop the initial set-up of these initiatives for providing long-term support to water management committees by local actors outside the community on key issues such as:
4. Administration (e.g. advice on legal issues such as developing water user associations).
5. Finance (e.g. mutualisation of costs and support to capital maintenance costs; support to income-generating activities; accounting advice; links to banking facilities).
6. Technical support (e.g. technical advice on repairs; support to supply chain development and spare part stocking).
7. Background to WASH in DRC and the Consortium

In DRC, investments in rural water infrastructure are generally made without good information on what is required in the long term, especially in terms of financing and technical support, for the infrastructure to provide a sustainable service to the users. The responsibility for organising and financing long-term operation, maintenance, and minor and major repairs is left to the users by default, usually through community-based water management committees. The actor with the greatest influence on the choice of infrastructure and the decision to invest is often an external NGO or private company who is present in the area only for a limited period.

However, evidence shows that communities are rarely able to maintain infrastructures without some form of long-term external support. At the very least, technical support is required such as skilled mechanics who can carry out significant repairs. Other forms of support are also usually needed, such as support to help communities raise money to pay for repairs (for example, through helping develop local tariff systems or income-generating activities), and also direct financial support for some repairs themselves. Given the weak capacity of all local actors in DRC (communities, local authorities, health services, private sector etc.), it is important to make investment decisions about what infrastructure to install and where to install it based on a realistic assessment of local capacities to ensure the infrastructure functions in the long-term.

In this context, the DRC WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) Consortium is working to increase the coverage of sustainable water and sanitation provision and hygiene behaviour in rural areas of DRC. The Consortium is funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID) through a grant of £23.9m from 2013-2017 as part of DFID’s 2013-2019 WASH programme in DRC.

In total, the DRC WASH Consortium aims to support 461 villages and 554,122 beneficiaries in up to 17 health zones in rural DRC through a 12-step process which lasts eighteen months in each village, followed by additional monitoring and evaluation for a further six months. Programme activities include the promotion of good hygiene behaviours through “Small Doable Actions”, support to the construction of household and institutional latrines, and (where judged technically and economically feasible for long-term sustainability) the development of water points such as spring protections, protected wells, and boreholes. The Consortium also works with local health services, local authorities, the private sector and civil society to develop their capacity to support communities and promote the sustainability of WASH services. The Consortium aims to use its experiences, innovation and research to produce and disseminate evidence for sustainable, community based solutions to WASH needs in the DRC.

• For more background on the DRC WASH context, see Annex A.
• Full details on the Consortium’s Theory of Change are included in Annex B.
• The Consortium’s 9-point strategy and 12-step process are summarised in Annex C (note that the 12-step process is currently being revised and the detailed new version will be available in January 2015).
• The full logical framework is included in Annex D, with baseline data from the first phase.
• A map of the Consortium’s areas of intervention is included in Annex E.
• Role of the consultancy in the context of the Consortium programme

The approach of the DRC WASH Consortium is designed to be flexible enough to integrate learning during the programme in line with the need for adaptive programming expressed by DFID and others,^[1] especially if evidence produced shows that parts of the original Theory of Change may not be valid.

The programme therefore proceeds in a sequence of different phases of villages and conducts additional research and innovation projects to enable learning to be fed back into the programme. During the first two years of the programme, extra information becomes available from:

• Field experiences and results from the completion of the first phase of villages (Sept 2013 – Feb-March 2015) and ongoing experiences from the second and third phases (in progress between April 2014 – Oct 2015). The fourth phase of villages is due to start in July 2015.
• Research projects on: spare parts and supply chains for handpumps; community mobilisation and behaviour change.
• Innovation projects on: preparation and rapid response for cholera outbreaks; WASH mapping.
• Sharing of experiences with other sector actors through six-monthly Technical Reviews.

Key developments to the programme approach so far include:

• More detailed development of an economic approach to better define, estimate and measure life-cycle costs and first steps in using this information as part of informed decision-making for investment in drinking water infrastructure.
• Revision of the selection process for intervention areas and villages to increase the likelihood of success given the extremely challenging context in rural DRC.
• Initial review of the Consortium’s approach to community mobilisation and behaviour change.

This consultancy forms part of the operational research component of the Consortium to enable learning from the first phases of the programme to feed into the ongoing second and third phases and the fourth phase which is due to start in July 2015.

4. Objectives of the consultancy

1. Review the Consortium’s current approach and other approaches in the sector to supporting and training village committees for managing rural WASH services, in particular the management of water points such as handpumps on boreholes or dug wells, spring catchments, and small gravity flow schemes. This will include:
2. Review of the existing tools used by the Consortium to help communities in project management and financial management, which are adaptations of tools originally developed by the Global Water Initiative (GWI) in West Africa.
3. Review of tools developed by other organisations in the WASH sector such as IRC WASH and other work on implementing the life-cycle costs approach (LCCA) in practice.
4. Review of tools developed by organisations outside the WASH sector in DRC for project management by communities such as Tuungane.
5. Review of the existing capacity, strengths and weaknesses of village committees for managing water supplies, including: economic viability; ability to manage business plans; governance; water tariff policy; technical capacity; other Income Generating Activities; advocacy potential.
6. Develop, test and roll-out improved training modules for water management committees which are adapted to the DRC context and can be used as part of the Consortium’s 18-month intervention process, especially on project management, financial management and social marketing to encourage payment for WASH services. This should include how to develop local ‘business plans’ for rural WASH services which enable all life-cycle costs of different technical options to be considered as part of informed investment decisions by communities and local authorities. This includes addressing the following questions:

o How can tools be adapted or developed for use at community level and integrated into training for water management committees? At least the following themes should be considered:

o Individual leadership skills

o Organizational development

o Operational management

o Financial management and transparency

o Cash management

o Water service delivery

o Tariff policy

o Technical capacity for maintenance and repairs of water points

o Business plan development, ownership, and management

o Public advocacy

o Ancillary income generating activities

o Communications and outreach

o What are the limits to the use of such tools and training, for example in communities which are extremely poor; extremely low-literacy; low social cohesion etc?

o How can tools and training be linked from village level to higher levels of government administration (e.g. decentralised entities; health zones; territories; provinces), to enable financial planning and investment decisions at different levels?

o How can the training process be replicated? What training is required by trainers themselves (staff of local health services and/or NGOs)?

1. Develop pilot initiatives for providing long-term support to water management committees by local actors outside the community on key issues such as the following. These initiatives should be implementable in at least 1-2 health zones during 2015-2017. The consultants will be reasonable for the detailed design and set-up of the key initiatives identified in collaboration with the Consortium:
2. Administration e.g. advice on legal issues such as developing water user associations.
3. Finance e.g. mutualisation of costs and support to capital maintenance costs; support to income-generating activities; accounting advice; links to banking facilities.
4. Technical support e.g. technical advice on repairs; support to supply chain development and spare part stocking.
5. Outline methodology and timetable

The operational research should be completed during the period Jan-March 2015.

The detailed methodology will be developed by the consultants and approved by Concern Worldwide. The methodology must uphold DFID’s ethical principles for research and evaluation. At a minimum, the operational research should draw on:

• Reports on previous research projects (spare parts and supply chains for handpumps; community mobilisation and behaviour change; climate and environment assessment).
• Interviews / workshops with key internal and external stakeholders in Kinshasa.
• Development and testing of tools with key internal and external stakeholders in at least two different areas of intervention, ideally more, including the views of direct programme participants.

Note that field visits to project sites typically require at least a week per project site including travel time (e.g. 2-4 days travel + 3-5 days at or near the project site).

Other key events to be considered as part of the timetable include:

• The Consortium’s six-monthly external Technical Review in mid-March 2015 (date TBC). The consultant(s) will be expected to present the recommendations as part of this workshop.

• Expected products

• Draft methodology as part of proposal.

• Inception report and final methodology for approval after XX days of the contract (to be agreed)

• Draft tools and training modules for feedback after XX days of the contract (to be agreed).

• Revised tools and training modules after testing.

• A guide for trainers (staff of local health services and/or NGOs) on how to conduct the training at village level.

• Preliminary presentation of findings and proposed structure of final report for feedback in country, including presentation during the external Technical Review in March 2015.

• Final report, including:

o Stand-alone executive summary of 2-4 pages (in English and in French), which highlights the key lessons learned and key recommendations. (This will be used by the Consortium as the basis for a briefing note for the sector).

o Specific list of recommendations at different levels (strategic, programmatic, operational) targeted to different groups.

o Annex of all data, references and analyses undertaken.

6. Composition, skills and experience of the consultant(s)

Between them, the team members should have the following skills and experience. Collaborations between international and local consultants are encouraged.

Essential

• Relevant academic and professional background in rural development and WASH, including experience in fragile states.
• Experience in approaches for community mobilisation, social marketing and behaviour change.
• Knowledge of the Life-Cycle Costs Approach and service delivery approaches for rural WASH.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills in English.
• Ability to speak French.
• Willingness and ability to work long hours in a difficult environment.

Desirable

• Experience in DRC.

7. Management, reporting and quality assurance arrangements

The consultant(s) will be contracted by Concern Worldwide as the lead agency of the DRC WASH Consortium and will report to the Consortium Director and the Consortium WASH & M+E Coordinator. To ensure quality, the timing of payments will be made according to the delivery of key outputs, to be agreed in the contract. The inception report and final methodology will be approved by Concern Worldwide before proceeding to the development of tools. The draft tools and training modules will be approved by Concern Worldwide before proceeding to the completion of the final tools and guide for trainers.

[1]DFID’s 2013 “end to end review” of programming (led by the Deputy Head of DFID DRC at the time) concluded that the conventional approach to programme management needs to change and that programmes need to be flexible to adapt to changing realities and emerging opportunities (for more info see presentation by Pete Vowles on Adaptive Progamming at “Hard to Measure Benefits” workshop at DFID in London, October 2013).

How to apply:

Please submit an Expression of Interest by January 9^th 2015toemily.bradley@concern.net outlining exact availability in line with the approximate timeline. The expression of interest should contain: (a) a technical offer and (b) a financial offer, comprising:

A. Technical offer:

· Up to date CV of the consultant(s) explaining how the consultant(s) meets the skills and experience required.

· Technical proposition detailing proposed methodology and resources needed (max 3 pages).

· At least one example of similar work undertaken.

B. Financial offer:

· A list of all expenses expected to be incurred by the consultant(s) including a daily rate.

· Costs of transport in-country and accommodation while on field visits outside Kinshasa will be covered directly by the Consortium and should not be included.

The following additional information is available in the Annexes to this TOR:

· Annex A – Context of WASH in DRC

· Annex B – The Consortium’s Theory of Change

· Annex C – The Consortium’s original 9-point strategy and 12-step process

· Annex D – Logical Framework with baseline data for Phase 1

· Annex E – Map of the Consortium’s Area of Intervention.

Please contact emily.bradley@concern.net for all queries.

Organization: Concern Worldwide
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 10 Jan 2015

DRC WASH Consortium: Terms of Reference for operational research on improving access to drinking water through “Small Doable Actions” in DRC

1. Summary

The DRC WASH Consortium which is comprised of five agencies, Action Against Hunger (ACF); Agence d'aide à la Coopération Technique et au Développement (ACTED); Catholic Relief Services (CRS); Concern Worldwide (as lead agency) and Solidarités International, seeks a consultant or team of consultants to:

1. Review the “Small Doable Actions” for improving access to drinking water for rural households promoted by the Consortium so far, such as basic household water treatment (e.g. boiling or SODIS) and local improvements to existing sources (e.g. protecting springs with bamboo ‘pipes’), which do not require an external hardware subsidy.
2. Assess the relevance of other existing approaches in DRC and internationally for improving access to drinking water for the most vulnerable populations which represent alternatives to the options defined as “improved sources” by the WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme.^[1] These alternative options should also be potential “Small Doable Actions” for communities which may include:
3. Household water treatment options such as boiling, SODIS, filtration and chlorination.
4. ‘Self-supply’ options where household or small groups of households improve or develop their own water points such as improved traditional wells, rope pumps and rainwater harvesting (some of these options may meet JMP standards).
5. Delivery options such as a cart with a small tank or drum.
6. Local improvements to existing sources such as protecting springs with bamboo ‘pipes’.
7. Additional options for improving hygienic transport and storage of water.
8. Pilot, test and market the most promising options identified through a participatory approach with users in key intervention sites of the Consortium, starting in January 2015.
9. Estimate the Value For Money of the different options reviewed and piloted (cost-benefit analysis and cost effectiveness) and make recommendations based on this to the Consortium and the programme donor (DFID) that can be applied from July 2015 to June 2017 and beyond.

This operational research recognises that technical options for improving access to drinking water exist which provide an improved service to the user (in terms of quality, quantity, reliability or accessibility) even if they do not necessarily confirm to the definition of “improved sources” according to the WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme. In some contexts the option of a communal improved source may not be feasible or desired in terms of local management, technical and financial capacity to maintain the water point in the long-term. This can apply especially in extremely small, isolated and/or vulnerable communities, which are typical in rural DRC, or communities which already have access to sufficient quantity of water (e.g. next to a river) and therefore may not be willing to pay for services from a communal improved water point. This consultancy seeks to identify the most promising alternative options for piloting in the Consortium programme in rural DRC.

2. Background to WASH in DRC and the Consortium

Despite the country’s relative wealth in terms of water resources, access to clean drinking water in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remains low. Based on current trends, the DRC will miss the water target under the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) to halve by 2015 the proportion of its population without sustainable access to safe drinking water. The water and sanitation sector is also in a state of change amidst ongoing reforms relating to decentralisation and the implementation of new laws such as the Water Code, while implementation capacity at all levels remains weak.

In this context, the DRC WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) Consortium is working to increase the coverage of sustainable water and sanitation provision and hygiene behaviour in rural areas of DRC. The Consortium is funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID) through a grant of £23.9m from 2013-2017 as part of DFID’s 2013-2019 WASH programme in DRC.

In total, the DRC WASH Consortium aims to support 461 villages and 554,122 beneficiaries in up to 17 health zones in rural DRC through a 12-step process which lasts eighteen months in each village, followed by additional monitoring and evaluation for a further six months. Programme activities include the promotion of good hygiene behaviours through “Small Doable Actions”, support to the construction of household and institutional latrines, and (where judged technically and economically feasible for long-term sustainability) the development of water points such as spring protections, protected wells, and boreholes. The Consortium also works with local health services, local authorities, the private sector and civil society to develop their capacity to support communities and promote the sustainability of WASH services. The Consortium aims to use its experiences, innovation and research to produce and disseminate evidence for sustainable, community based solutions to WASH needs in the DRC.

• For more background on the DRC WASH context, see Annex A.
• Full details on the Consortium’s Theory of Change are included in Annex B.
• The Consortium’s 9-point strategy and 12-step process are summarised in Annex C (note that the 12-step process is currently being revised and the detailed new version will be available in January 2015).
• The full logical framework is included in Annex D, with baseline data from the first phase.
• A map of the Consortium’s areas of intervention is included in Annex E.
• Role of the consultancy in the context of the Consortium programme

The approach of the DRC WASH Consortium is designed to be flexible enough to integrate learning during the programme in line with the need for adaptive programming expressed by DFID and others,^[2] especially if evidence produced shows that parts of the original Theory of Change may not be valid.

The programme therefore proceeds in a sequence of different phases of villages and conducts additional research and innovation projects to enable learning to be fed back into the programme. During the first two years of the programme, extra information becomes available from:

• Field experiences and results from the completion of the first phase of villages (Sept 2013 – Feb-March 2015) and ongoing experiences from the second and third phases (in progress between April 2014 – Oct 2015). The fourth phase of villages is due to start in July 2015.
• Research projects on: spare parts and supply chains for handpumps; community mobilisation and behaviour change.
• Innovation projects on: preparation and rapid response for cholera outbreaks; WASH mapping.
• Sharing of experiences with other sector actors through six-monthly Technical Reviews.

Key developments to the programme approach so far include:

• More detailed development of an economic approach to better define, estimate and measure life-cycle costs and first steps in using this information as part of informed decision-making for investment in drinking water infrastructure.
• Revision of the selection process for intervention areas and villages to increase the likelihood of success given the extremely challenging context in rural DRC.
• Initial review of the Consortium’s approach to community mobilisation and behaviour change.

This consultancy forms part of the operational research component of the Consortium to enable learning from the first phases of the programme to feed into the ongoing second and third phases and the fourth phase which is due to start in July 2015.

4. Objectives of the consultancy

Note: although the focus of this research is on the national norm of “access to drinking water”, the research will require collaboration with others (either Consortium staff or consultants) who are developing approaches for promoting and monitoring “Small Doable Actions” relating to the 6 other norms defined by the national programme “Villages Assainis” (on sanitation, hygiene and community mobilisation) in order to ensure a comprehensive and consistent approach.

1. Review the “Small Doable Actions” for improving access to drinking water for rural households promoted by the Consortium so far, such as basic household water treatment (e.g. boiling or SODIS) and local improvements to existing sources (e.g. protecting springs with bamboo ‘pipes’), which do not require an external hardware subsidy. This review should include:
2. User perceptions of improved services in terms of quality, quantity, reliability or accessibility, as well as their ideas for other options to be tested.
3. Additional external assessment of results in terms of water quality.
4. Estimates of the life-cycle costs of these options and user willingness to pay.
5. Estimates of the cost-benefit analysis and cost-effectiveness of these options.
6. Feasibility for large scale promotion of these options by village committees or other leaders, local health services and NGOs, including the local availability of the materials required.
7. Assess the relevance of other existing approaches in DRC and internationally for improving access to drinking water for the most vulnerable populations which represent alternatives to the options defined as “improved sources” by the WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme.^[3] These alternative options should also be potential “Small Doable Actions” for communities which may include the following. The assessment should evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of each option in the context of the different areas of intervention of the Consortium in DRC, including the views of potential users (to identify the most promising options for more detailed testing as part of Objective 3).
8. Household water treatment options such as boiling, SODIS, filtration and chlorination.
9. ‘Self-supply’ options where household or small groups of households improve or develop their own water points such as improved traditional wells, rope pumps and rainwater harvesting (some of these options may meet JMP standards).
10. Delivery options such as a cart with a small tank or drum.
11. Local improvements to existing sources such as protecting springs with bamboo ‘pipes’.
12. Additional options for improving hygienic transport and storage of water.
13. Pilot, test and market the most promising options identified with users in key intervention sites of the Consortium, starting in January 2015.
14. ‘Market test’ the most promising options from the Consortium, DRC and internationally through piloting and rapid user feedback.
15. Set up a longer term strategy for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of these options throughout the rest of the Consortium programme.
16. Estimate the Value For Money of the different options reviewed and piloted (cost-benefit analysis and cost effectiveness analysis) and make recommendations based on this to the Consortium and the programme donor (DFID) that can be applied from July 2015 to June 2017 and beyond.
17. Develop a concept note and support the writing of a funding proposal for attracting suitable additional funding to integrate these recommendations into the programme.
18. Outline methodology and timetable

The operational research should be completed during the period Jan-March 2015.

The detailed methodology will be developed by the consultant and approved by Concern Worldwide. The methodology must uphold DFID’s ethical principles for research and evaluation. At a minimum, theoperational research should draw on:

• Reports on previous research projects (spare parts and supply chains for handpumps; community mobilisation and behaviour change; climate and environment assessment).
• Interviews / workshops with key internal and external stakeholders in Kinshasa.
• Fieldwork in at least two different areas of intervention, ideally more, including the views of direct programme participants.

Note that field visits to project sites typically require at least a week per project site including travel time (e.g. 2-4 days travel + 3-5 days at or near the project site).

Other key events to be considered as part of the timetable include:

• The Consortium’s six-monthly external Technical Review in mid-March 2015 (date TBC). The consultant will present the recommendations from the research as part of this workshop.
• Expected products
• Draft methodology as part of proposal.
• Inception report and final methodology for approval after XX days of the contract (to be agreed).
• Preliminary presentation of findings and proposed structure of final report for feedback in country, including presentation during the external Technical Review in March 2015.
• Draft ‘catalogue’ / ‘how-to guide’ of the most promising options which is suitable for dissemination in communities (the consultant is responsible for drafting the technical content of this material; additional support will be available for final editing, formatting and graphics).
• Final report, including:

o Stand-alone executive summary of 2-4 pages (in English and in French), which highlights the key lessons learned and key recommendations. (This will be used by the Consortium as the basis for a briefing note for the sector).

o Specific list of recommendations at different levels (strategic, programmatic, operational) targeted to different groups.

o Annex of all data, references and analyses undertaken.

• Concept note for seeking future funding for the recommended options.
• Skills and experience of the consultant

Note: The DRC WASH Consortium expects to engage one consultant for this operational research (international or local). However, the consultant may be required to collaborate with other local consultants and staff engaged by the member NGOs of the Consortium to ensure effective learning across other field sites in addition to those where the consultant conducts fieldwork directly. The details of this collaboration will be discussed as part of the contract negotiation.

Essential

• Relevant academic and professional background in rural development and WASH, including experience in fragile states.
• Technical knowledge and experience of promoting household water treatment options; ‘self-supply’ options where household or small groups of households improve or develop their own water points; and other ‘alternative options’ for improving access to drinking water.
• Experience in approaches for community mobilisation, social marketing and behaviour change.
• Knowledge of water quality testing.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills in English.
• Ability to speak French.
• Willingness and ability to work long hours in a difficult environment.

Desirable

• Experience in DRC.

7. Management, reporting and quality assurance arrangements

The consultant will be contracted by Concern Worldwide as the lead agency of the DRC WASH Consortium and will report to the Consortium Director and the Consortium WASH & M+E Coordinator. To ensure quality, the timing of payments will be made according to the delivery of key outputs, to be agreed in the contract. The inception report and final methodology will be approved by Concern Worldwide before proceeding to detailed fieldwork. The proposed structure and contents of the final report will be approved by Concern Worldwide before proceeding to the completion of the final report.

8. Expressions of interest and enquiries

Please submit an Expression of Interest by January 9^th 2015toemily.bradley@concern.net outlining exact availability in line with the approximate timeline. The expression of interest should contain: (a) a technical offer and (b) a financial offer, comprising:

A. Technical offer:

· Up to date CV of the consultant explaining how the consultant meets the skills and experience required.

· Technical proposition detailing proposed methodology and resources needed (max 3 pages).

· At least one example of similar work undertaken.

B. Financial offer:

· A list of all expenses expected to be incurred by the consultant(s) including a daily rate.

· Costs of transport in-country and accommodation while on field visits outside Kinshasa will be covered directly by the Consortium and should not be included.

The following additional information is available in the Annexes to this TOR:

· Annex A – Context of WASH in DRC

· Annex B – The Consortium’s Theory of Change

· Annex C – The Consortium’s original 9-point strategy and 12-step process

· Annex D – Logical Framework with baseline data for Phase 1

· Annex E – Map of the Consortium’s Area of Intervention.

Please contact emily.bradley@concern.net for all queries.

[1] See: http://www.wssinfo.org/definitions-methods/watsan-categories/

[2]DFID’s 2013 “end to end review” of programming (led by the Deputy Head of DFID DRC at the time) concluded that the conventional approach to programme management needs to change and that programmes need to be flexible to adapt to changing realities and emerging opportunities (for more info see presentation by Pete Vowles on Adaptive Progamming at “Hard to Measure Benefits” workshop at DFID in London, October 2013).

[3] See: http://www.wssinfo.org/definitions-methods/watsan-categories/

How to apply:

Applications should be made by sending a copy of your CV to emily.bradley@concern.net.

Organization: Médicos del Mundo
Country: Sierra Leone
Closing date: 15 Apr 2015

MISSION

Development of the projects currently implemented in Sierra Leone, ensuring appropriateness of actions in respect of Médicos del Mundo (MdM) policies and of the identifications already made.

jOB SUMARY

Ensures that the management of the water, sanitation, hygiene, and waste activities are organized so that staff, patients, and the environment inside and outside the ETC are not exposed to ebola virus contaminated material.

GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE OF INTERVENTION

Sierra Leone, at Moyamba MDM ETC.

ORGANIZATION CHART

The successful candidate will be part of the Humanitarian Action - Ebola Unit and will refer to the Sanitary Project Coordination in Moyamba

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The coordinator is aware of the risks involved in working in the ETC.

The coordinator follows all regulations concerning infection control and protective measures.

Non-adherence to the safety regulations can result in immediate dismissal.

General responsibilities:

Responsible for all water, hygiene and sanitation issues linked to the outbreak intervention.

Trains and educates staff of the hospital and other health structures in the affected area with respect to ETC and watsan related issues.

Takes every opportunity to inform and sensitise the population when working in the field.

Attends and participates actively in weekly staff meeting.

Attends and participates actively in the Task Force meetings.

Advises the hospital authorities on general health care waste issues.

Monitors and orders stocks of cleaning and disinfection material.

Coordinates with the Hospital Directo for the monitoring and ordering of PPE, and other materials.

Human Resource Management:

Provides technical support to other watsan staff (local & expatriate).

Supervises and guides the Ebola ward support staff.

Supervises and guides the mobile teams.

Prepares and adapts job descriptions according to the needs.

Water, Hygiene and Sanitation:

Ensures that safety procedures are implemented in all outbreak control activities.

Ensures that sufficient good quality water is available in the ETC

Ensures that sufficient quantities of chlorine solution are always available.

Ensures that latrines and bathing areas are well maintained, and cleaned and disinfected properly.

Ensures that staff and patients are following the protection regulations

Ensures that waste is collected, handled, transported, and disposed of safely and according to the protocols.

EXPERIENCE

At least two years’ water, sanitation and hygiene coordination experience of international or emergency cooperation projects are required.

Previous experience in similar emergency work, especially in Africa shall be valued.

SKILLS

Great organizational skills. Adaptability to rural areas. Stress management.

Leadership and staff management skills.

Teamwork.

Accuracy and workautonomy.

Sharing MédicosdelMundo’svalues, mission and lines of work.

How to apply:

http://trabaja.medicosdelmundo.org/empleos/oferta/163812/water-sanitation-and-hygiene-coordinator-for-ebola-treatment-center-ipc-infection-and-prevention-and-control.html

Organization: Pact
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 06 Dec 2014

Position Title: Chief of Party, Kenya Integrated Water Sanitation and Hygiene (KIWASH) Program

Requisition Number: 14-0138

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Department Overview:

Pact seeks a Chief of Party for the proposed USAID-funded five-year Kenya Integrated WASH program. The goal of this program is to achieve at-scale adoption of sustainable models of WASH service deliver for a healthy, productive and resilient Kenya. This position is contingent upon award.

Position Purpose:

Reporting to the Kenya Country Director, the KIWASH Chief of Party is responsible for leading an anticipated Kenya Integrated Water Sanitation and Hygiene (KIWASH) program, focused on strengthening governance for resilient and sustainable management of WASH services and water resources and institutionalizing catalytic models of sustainable service delivery. The program consists of five components: 1.) Scaled-up market-based WASH service delivery models; 2.) Increased access to sustainable financing/credit for WASH services; 3.) Improved access to integrated WASH and nutrition services; 4.) Increased environmental sustainability of WASH services; and 5.) Strengthened WASH services and water resources institutions. The COP will be responsible for overall management, leadership and administrative oversight of the program and will serve as the principal institutional liaison to USAID implementation issues.

Key Responsibilities:

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee planning, quality assurance and supervision of program monitoring, evaluating, and reporting, ensuring rapid roll-out and supervision of activities.

• Coordinate with appropriate stakeholders in all aspects of project planning, monitoring, and implementation.

• Ensure compliance with and implementation of all donor-related, Pact, and project specific policies.

• Negotiate Pact annual budgets and revisions to the scope of work as required.

• Effectively work with other consortium members to assure a coordinated and timely execution of workplans.

Provide oversight of financial management and procurement, including delivery, management, and monitoring of subgrants.

Basic Requirements:

Qualifications:

• At least 10 years of senior-level management experience of projects and programs in WASH or integrated health, with at least 3 years of experience in a senior-management position for a USAID-funded project. Previous COP experience preferred.

• Demonstrated experience with similarly complex projects involving coordination with multiple programs and partner institutions. Strong preference for experience in East Africa.

• Applicants should have experience with one or more of the following: 1.) market-based WASH service delivery models; 2.) Sustainable financing/credit for WASH services; 3.) Integrated WASH and nutrition services; 4.) Environmental sustainability of WASH services; and 5.) Water resources institutions.

• Demonstrated experience with coordination and project planning, including establishing systems during program start-up and overseeing and close out.

• Good understanding of USAID procurement processes, procedures and grants management.

• Demonstrated experience in coordination and collaboration with a broad set of stakeholders, including the private sector, government, local and international NGOs.

• Commitment to local capacity building and the ability to engage local stakeholders in project design and implementation.

• Excellent English written and oral communications skills.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• University degree required; Masters Degree preferred, in Public Health, Sustainable Development, Water Resources, Environmental Sustainability, or related degree.

• At least 10 years of senior-level management experience of projects and programs in WASH or integrated health, with at least 3 years of experience in a senior-management position for a USG-funded project. Previous COP experience preferred.

• Experience implementing development programs, preferably in East Africa.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. We are also an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.pactworld.org

Organization: CTG Global
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 30 Nov 2014

PositionWater and Sanitation TechnicianPlace of Performance Mogadishu with frequent travel to assigned Project sites in Sectors including other camps in SomaliaContract DurationStarting Date

OVERVIEW OF CTG GLOBAL

CTG Global is a managed service company specializing in Recruitment, Management Consultancy, Human Resources support services and Monitoring & Evaluation in post disaster and post conflict countries around the world.

CTG Global provides services to humanitarian organizations, government, non-governmental organizations and corporates that enables public and private sectors to focus on their core business and the achievement of their objectives in hostile and threatening environments as we provide a safe and secure environment for them to do so and alleviate them of their risks, crisis and personnel management problems.

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Field Project Manager and overall guidance of the Chief Engineer, the Water and Sanitation Technician is responsible for the supervision or implementation of a wide range of water and sanitation projects at any assigned location in the mission area in Somalia and for submission of the progress the Project Manager on regular basis.

The incumbent will be based in Mogadishu and travels and stays frequently to assigned project sites as required to supervise or implement the water and sanitations contracts/projects for the construction/maintenance of facilities and act as engineering site representative for the assigned water and sanitation projects/contracts and reports to respective Engineering Project Manager/s.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

The Water & Sanitation Technician is responsible for the implementation of projects for water and sanitation works on general Water Supply Systems including Water Treatment Plants, Storage and Distribution Systems; Sanitation and Waste Water Disposal Systems including Waste Water Treatment Plants, etc. at assigned project site/location. Duties shall include, but not limited, to the following:

· Perform all tasks at the assigned location related to water supply and sewerage works installations

· Install new water supply and sewerage works

· Maintain existing systems

· Coordinate the water supply and sewerage works installations

· Ensure that the water supply and sewerage works installations meet the safety standards in accordance with international codes and regulations

· Install maintain a service and repair water supply systems water treatment plants, water storage facilities, sewerage networks, waste/sewage treatment plant, pumps, control panels of all plants/pumps and other allied equipment.

· Carry out scheduled periodic and emergency maintenance services on all installations and equipment

· Works along with Military units for their treatment plants

· Periodically inspect ongoing projects and report to the Project Manager on progress, timelines and any setbacks or alterations that may occur

· Inspect engineering work carried out by local/international contractors and ensure all stages are completed satisfactorily prior to payment

· Manage the daily task of contractors plumbers and other working in the area of water and sanitation

· Perform surveys and prepare technical reports, drawing and material quantities

· Review; analyze Task Order Proposals on Water & Sanitation works submitted by contractors and report to the Project Manager regarding the accuracy of technical aspect of the proposal.

· Supervise the implementation of Task Orders on water and sanitation works to be executed by local/international contractors in an assigned projects / locations

· Prepare material specifications for the purpose of raising requisitions

· Provide lists of spare parts for water supply and sewerage works and control panel as well as necessary tools and equipment well in advance

· Monitor the tools/equipment and spare parts inventory

· Ensure the use of spare parts in the most productive manner

· Liaise with Water and Sanitation Engineer for expert advice on water supply and sewerage works, electrician on electrical matters and other reengineering sub-units as necessary

· Monitor the quantity levels of supply of spare parts for routine scheduled maintenance as well as maintenance of log books, maintenance of records and spare parts consumption records

· Perform other duties in Water and Sanitation field as required.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

Education

· High School Diploma or equivalent. Vocational training from a Technical / Trade School with appropriate apprenticeship Diploma

Work Experience

· At least eight (8) years of professional working in water supply and sewerage works, treatment plants and pump installations. Experience with standard techniques and practices for maintenance of various types of treatment plants and pump system required.

Key Competencies

· Professionalism – through knowledge of water supply and sewerage works installations, including water and waste / sewage treatment plants

· Planning and Organization – ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor work plans.

· Technology Awareness– practical knowledge, understanding practical experience in Water and Waste/Sewage Treatment Plants

· Teamwork – good interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationship with colleagues and subordinates

· Communication – good written and oral skills, including ability to prepare and present concise oral and written engineering reports, briefing, updates and other documentations.

· Languages – fluency in written and spoken English; knowledge of second UN language is an advantage.

· Other skills– proven ability to work with computer software such as words, excel, internet, emails, etc.

· Possession of valid Driving License is preferrable

How to apply:

Interested candidates should submit their CV along with their application letter via e-mail to careers@ctgglobal.com with reference to “BHJOB2678_645” in the subject line. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Organization: COOPI - Cooperazione Internazionale
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 17 Nov 2014

Tender is divided in Lots as follows:

• Lot 1: Drilling and Development of Dasso and Dibayo Boreholes
• Lot 2: Infrastructure development of Dasso Borehole (Construction of storage tank, water kiosk, Generator Room, livestock troughs, and installation of submersible pump and generator, etc)
• Lot 3: Provision and installation chlorination system (Klorman) in Dasso Borehole
• Lot 4: Provision of Operation and Maintenance (O&M) tools for Dasso Borehole
• Lot 5: Infrastructure development of Dibayo Borehole (Construction of elevated tank, water kiosk, Generator Room, livestock troughs, and installation of submersible pump and generator etc)
• Lot 6: Provision and installation chlorination system (Klorman) in Dibayo Borehole
• Lot 7: Provision of Operation and Maintenance (O&M) tools for Dibayo Borehole

How to apply:

COOPI – Cooperazione Internazionale is advertising an Open Local Tender Procedure for drilling of no 2. new boreholes and construction of water infrastructures as detailed in the Tender Dossier attached to this letter.

Please find below the list of documents, which constitute the Tender Dossier:

Application should be delivered in one of the following address:

(i) COOPI Nairobi
Peponi Road, Hse No. 0039
PO Box 3857 – 00100 Nairobi
Kenya, Nairobi

(ii) NGO Consortium Office Mogadishu, kind attention of Mr.Ibrahim Ahmed Ibrahim

The envelopes must be handed in one of the above-mentioned Offices before 15:00 (EAT) on the 17^th November 2014. This deadline has to be considered as a fix term and Coopi will not accept any delay justification even if due to the post service.

Any application received after this deadline will not be considered.

Costs incurred by the tenderer in preparing and submitting the tender proposals will not be reimbursed.

Organization: International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies
Country: Sierra Leone
Closing date: 31 Dec 2014

Background

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, with 189 member National Societies. As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, our work is guided by seven fundamental principles; humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.

Organizational Context

IFRC is recruiting WatSan Delegates in response to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. We are looking to recruit technical staff with experience in working in a resource-poor setting. We prefer delegates who have worked in a clinical environment. A range of professionals may have the ideal skillset for the position of a WatSan delegate, including engineers, hospital technicians, water and sanitation experts, or hygiene promoters.

Delegates will receive:

• Full medical check including health briefing.

• A 2-day pre-deployment course prior to the mission and a 5-day supervised on-the-job introduction upon arrival to the duty station before starting to work autonomously.

• High standard personal protective equipment.

• Post-assignment debrief, medical check, psychological support and support for self-monitoring. Duration of the mission is 1-2 months.

Job Purpose

The WatSan Delegate will work as part of a team of International Red Cross and Red Crescent nurses, doctors, and technicians. He/she will actively engage in providing water supply and sanitation to the Ebola Treatment Centre’s high and low risk areas. The delegate will coach, mentor and supervise both international and national staff in the ETC.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Works in the IFRC Ebola Treatment Centre and provides water and sanitation services.
• Plans, organises, documents and evaluates the WatSan activities in the ETC.
• Participates in internal or external meetings to ensure continuity and quality of WatSan.
• Conducts regular maintenance checks on water supply network and carries out necessary repairs.
• Ensures solid waste is properly disposed of in the ETC.
• Prepares and monitors the quality of water and chlorine solution.
• Ensures chlorine is properly controlled and stored.
• Works with logistics to ensure a supply of WatSan equipment and consumables.
• Operates and maintains the generator and lighting system for the ETC.
• Supports construction for new ETCs and expansion (if applicable)
• Supports Infection Prevention and Control team to ensure consistent infection prevention and control procedures are followed at all times, a clean hygienic environment is maintained at all times and to ensure safe and dignified burial of the deceased.
• Records and communicates information related to water supply and sanitation of the ETC.
• Carries out other task within his/her area of responsibility as requested.

Education

Engineering or related technical experience is a requirement
Postgraduate diploma in engineering, public health, infectious diseases, emergency medicine will be an asset.

Experience

Minimum 2 years field experience is a requirement
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Promotion Experience is a requirement
Previous work in WatSan in a clinical setting is preferred
Previous work with infection prevention and control would be preferred
Practical work in epidemic response is a requirement
Resource poor settings would be preferred
Previous humanitarian aid missions is preferred

Knowledge, skills and languages

All required:
Works well in a multi-disciplinary team
Works well under pressure
Can live in basic conditions
Flexible to changing needs and fluctuating workload
Ability and willingness to follow strict infection prevention and control protocols.
Good knowledge of water supply and sanitation

Languages:
Fluently spoken and written English is a requirement

Other languages:
Good command of another IFRC official language (French, Spanish or Arabic)

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application via the following link:

http://www.ifrc.org/en/who-we-are/working-with-us/current-vacancies/job-...

Comments

The Federation is an equal opportunity employer.

Organization: Save the Children
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 24 Oct 2014

Code: SCI2 WASH

Under the general direction and guidance of the Director of Programme Development and Quality ensure all WASH programming is well designed, of excellent technical quality and contributes to Save the Children’s strategic objectives, national/global learning and advocacy. The WASH Technical Advisor (TA) is expected to provide technical advice and support to project staff to ensure programming objectives are successfully achieved, with frequent visits to the field to support – and lead as necessary - high quality programme implementation. The WASH TA must be willing to embrace a child rights programming approach and represent Save the Children in key national working groups. He/she will support the overall country strategic intent to focus on risk reduction, adaptation and resiliency in light of a changing context in East Africa. For more details upload attached job profile..

How to apply:

Interested candidates are required to submit a CV and mandatory cover letter to kenya.jobapplications@savethechildren.org indicating the Position Title Code on the subject line by 24^th October 2014. Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be reviewed as and when they are received.

Organization: Chemonics
Country: Mozambique
Closing date: 22 Sep 2014

Chemonics seeks a nutrition and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) advisor for an anticipated multiyear, USAID-funded Feed the Future agriculture project in Mozambique. This five-year project aims to promote market-oriented, competitive businesses in priority food and cash crop sectors, strengthen the policy environment for private sector development and trade, and improve nutrition and sanitation behaviors. Project activities will support farmer organizations in the Zambezia, Nampula, Tete, and Manica provinces. The nutrition and WASH advisor will provide managerial and technical support to all project activities and will serve as technical lead for one or more project components. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

• ?Providing overall technical support to the project's nutrition and WASH components
• Ensuring nutrition and WASH are integrated throughout project activities
• Serving as key liaison for nutrition and WASH activities with? project leadership, counterparts, and beneficiaries
• Managing and supervising the work of project personnel and subcontractors
• Contributing to project work planning, performance management, and strategic communications

Qualifications:

• ?Advanced degree in public health, sanitation, nutrition, rural development, or related area preferred; bachelor's degree with more than 15 years of relevant experience may also be considered
• Knowledge and experience implementing and monitoring community health and nutrition, malnutrition prevention, or WASH projects
• Understanding of Mozambique country context, including significant knowledge of national, provincial or district governments
• Experience managing complex programs and staff
• Proven track record in integrating gender and youth into complex programming
• Minimum five years' experience in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Fluency in English required; Portuguese or Spanish proficiency strongly preferred

How to apply:

Send electronic submissions to MozambiqueFtF@chemonics.com by September 22, 2014. Please include "Nutrition and Wash Advisor" in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.comwith only "Nutrition and WASH Advisor - Mozambique FtF" in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.

????Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.?? ?