WASH PROGRAM OFFICER
WASH PROGRAM OFFICER
Position Type: Full Time
Salary: Competitive based on qualifications and experience
Education: BA in related field required (social sciences, economics, engineering); MPH or Advanced Degree (desired)
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Language(s): English, Spanish (required)
U.S. work authorization required
The WASH Program Officer will work in collaboration with the Director of Programs to manage MWA’s multi-NGO WASH programs globally. Responsibilities include:
Grants Management:
- Ensure compliance with all donor requirements. Develop systems for output and outcomes tracking; analyze data; produce regular reports on progress. Draft and edit reports to donors. Liaise with in-country Secretariat staff.
Monitoring:
- Manage and execute the MWA MEL framework, including field survey design, data collection, and baseline/midterm/final assessments.
Evaluation:
- Conduct analysis of field data to be used in program reporting, including qualitative and quantitative statistical analysis and narrative evidence from MWA programs
- Provide quarterly reports on program metrics, such as deliverable completion percentages and program impact reports
Learning:
- Conduct research and data analysis to develop case studies and field evidence of the impact of the MWA’s learning alliance.
- Write and design communications to leverage program based evidence for advocacy and development purposes, including internal documents, narrative articles, and external publications.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Manage and advise MWA programs on ICT4D tools
- Assist with new program development, including new project design, background research, grant writing, and fundraising
- Represent MWA at conferences and meetings; create presentations on MWA programs and research
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of international development experience or Master’s degree with at least 2 years international development experience — preferably in the field in a developing country. Excellent research, writing, and editing skills. Ability to travel (up to 25%) internationally and domestically and to work long and irregular hours.
Technical Skills:
- Microsoft Office Suite – including preparing budgets and workflow spreadsheets in Excel and data analysis in Access, presentations and posters in Powerpoint. (required)
- ArcGIS and/or other GIS systems. (desired)
- Website design and advanced presentation software (desired).
How to Apply:
Send cover letter, CV or resume, and a short writing sample (5 pages max) by November 15, 2013 to:
Do not call in reference to this position. All applicants will be notified of the status of their applications by email. Thank you in advance for your interest.
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