Job Title: Technical Specialist - WASH, Kenya
Location: Kenya
Permanent - Full-Time
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We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.6 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
The role
The Technical Specialist - WASH, will provide overall technical support to all projects related to WASH in Somalia/Somaliland, both in emergencies and development.
It will play a leading role in capacity building of Area teams, partners, consortium members and other local actors in Somalia/Somaliland in the areas of WASH.
The TS will also play a pivotal role in providing adequate technical support to the Area/operations teams to ensure technical quality throughout the project implementation cycle.
She/he will work with quality programmes and Area teams to promote and disseminate good practices and lessons learned in technical aspects in projects internally and support Area teams in area level advocacy on WASH.
Qualifications and experience
Degree in public health/civil engineering or a related field. Appropriate training and solid experience in WASH related programmes including in emergency context is needed if the qualification is not public health
Recommended a minimum of six years of relevant technical experience including two years at senior level
Proven skills and experience in undertaking assessments and designing/writing quality technical proposals in the sector
Proven experience in programme development, project cycle management and monitoring and evaluation related to the sector including writing up high quality project/donor reports
Proven experience of developing and managing high quality, innovative and cost-effective technical WASH projects in fragile and insecure environments, preferably in Somalia context and with International NGOs
Proven experience and skills in advocacy and building work relationships with local/national governments and influencing institutional, private and/or corporate donors
Solid experience and excellent skills in capacity building of systems, staff, partners and other actors related to WASH
Ability to extensively travel for project monitoring and provide on-site technical support to field teams
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets
Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in
Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner
Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies
Willingness to be deployed part or full time in to emergency response as per need and as directed
Fluency in English, both verbal and written, required
Commitment to Save the Children values
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
How to Apply:
http://www.savethechildren.net/jobs/job-details/614
Deadline: 26/08/2013
