Water Sanitation and Hygiene Expert - RWANDA

SNV is looking for Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) Experts

Based in Kigali, Rwanda

International & National Contracts

Contingent on Donor Funding 

SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation. Founded in the Netherlands nearly 50 years ago, we have built a long-term, local presence in 38 of the poorest countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors work with local partners to equip communities, businesses and organisations 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.

SNV is seeking Water, Sanitation and Hygiene experts for an anticipated USAID-funded Nutrition and WASH project in Rwanda. The goal of the project will be to improve childhood nutrition and health in key vulnerable areas by focusing on community sanitation and improved feeding practices.

The WASH Experts will be primarily responsible for ensuring that strategies to increase the use of improved sanitation facilities and improve hygiene behaviors related to nutrition are technically sound, up-to-date, of proven efficiency, and able to be implemented in local settings. S/he will work with district governments to develop gender sensitive WASH plans that support increased access to drinking water supply through public-private partnerships. Experts will ensure development of detailed implementation plans, collection of appropriate baseline and monitoring data, as needed, clear process and impact indicators, and effective project monitoring and evaluation procedures to ensure accountability and make improvements in children’s lives. The expert will also guarantee timely and accurate donor reporting as well as seek to continuously improve programs and initiate new project implementation.

Candidate profile

• Relevant advanced academic qualification in WASH or related field;
• 7+ years of relevant experience in public health or related field and demonstrated experience in management of large, community-based projects or business/social enterprise marketing of products or services, and inter-disciplinary teams, preferably in Rwanda;
• Up-to-date knowledge and experience in behaviour change communication related to WASH and nutrition;
• A history of productive involvement with governmental health systems, processes and service delivery models in developing countries;
• Demonstrated knowledge and background in community mobilization and engagement;
• Direct experience working with, and leading, USAID-funded projects preferred;
• Established WASH networks and strong relationship management skills;
• Fluent oral and strong written English language communication required;
• Demonstrated problem solving skills, collaboration experience, creativity and willingness to innovate;
• The successful candidate will be a self-motivated achiever with excellent intercultural leadership, teamwork, coaching, communication, networking and organizational skills.

Desired start date: TBD 

Working at SNV:  We offer a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Advisors benefit from, and contribute to, an internal global network of WASH experts. For more information, please visit our website:www.snvworld.org

How to apply

Please apply via our in-house recruitment system by clicking onhttps://snv.devhire.devex.com/jobs/331143 before 14 May, 2015.

We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement.

Closing date: 

Thursday, May 14, 2015

Type of contract: 

International

Local