Chief Technical Advisor (International)

Description 
The overall objective of the Project is accelerated implementation of the Universal Access Plan (UAP) through the adoption and application of community-led WASH Window two financing mechanism. The project purpose is community-led WASH Window Two financing mechanism established as an efficient mechanism for rural water supply development in Regions suitable for its introduction.

COWASH is divided into three independent but inter-linked components:

• Component 1: Strengthening of the federal capacity for implementation of the Window Two financing mechanism. 
• Component 2: Strengthening of the regional capacity and systems for implementation of the Window Two financing mechanism in ‘new’ Regions where applicable and feasible (subject to conditionality; see Project Document). 
• Component 3: Scaling-up of community-led WASH and implementation of Window Two financing mechanism in Amhara Region.

Place of the Assignment: Based in Ministry of Water & Energy, Addis Ababa with frequent travelling to Regions

Qualifications Required Only the experts meeting the set criteria will be shortlisted and contacted.

• M.Sc in water supply engineering, business administration, public health, social sciences or relevant science
• Fluency in both spoken and written English
• Capacity and ability to promote gender equality and social inclusion
• Good intercultural communication skillls
• Good report writing skills in English
• High professional integrity and able to work in difficult conditions
• Innovation capacity
• Good computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, project management, data base management, etc.)

Professional Experience Required

• Experience and Extensive experience in rural development, preferably water supply, sanitation and hygiene skills
• Experience in financial management and/or microfinance
• Relevant professional experience in developing countries, preferably in Ethiopia or East Africa
• Comprehensive leadership and management experience, preferably from both public and private sectors and managing multi-cultural teams
• Experience in harmonization, cooperation with different donors and fund raising is an asset
• Developed skills in skill transfer

Duration: Long term (approx 2 years)

Commencement: 3rd Q 2014

Interested candidates should forward their CV as soon as possible and no later than 31 May 2014 through https://cv.niras.com/jobs/735.

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