SNV is looking for a Sector Leader, WASH
Based in Kathmandu, Nepal
International Contract, 2 years initial term
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 Nepal works together with local partners to provide
technical expertise in three sectors: WASH, Renewable Energy and Agriculture,
thereby contributing to finding local solutions to global challenges and sowing
the seeds of lasting change. The WASH program in Nepal contributes to extending
access to Water and Sanitation and improving Hygiene and has 3 ongoing
programmes in 1) rural sanitation and hygiene, 2) functionality and
sustainability of rural water supply and in 3) urban sanitation. SNV aims to
integrate cutting edge sector knowledge into these programmes.
SNV Nepal is seeking qualified candidates for the
position of Sector Leader WASH. The Sector Leader is responsible for
the overall quality of program content, business development / resource
mobilization, steering the quality of technical advisory services, and overall
management of the Nepal WASH programmes. The Sector Leader will enhance the
quality and visibility of our WASH programs and position SNV within the WASH
sector in the country. The Sector Leader functions as a key member of the
country management team, and will work closely with his/her peers in the Asia
region and with the global WASH sector team.
Responsibilities
- Strategic
Leadership: develop country level WASH strategy aligned to corporate WASH
frameworks;
- Advisory
Services: lead complex assignments, set benchmarks for results, and
monitor quality of advisory services of the sector team;
- Programme
Management: deliver effective development results, planning and
monitoring, financial management, and donor reporting;
- Business
Development: develop proposals and secure funding for innovative WASH
programmes;
- People
Management: lead and coach the team of SNV advisors, local capacity
builders and consultants;
- Monitoring
& Evaluation: ensure uniform understanding and practice in planning,
reporting, monitoring, and evaluation of WASH programs in line with SNV’s
internal frameworks;
- Representation
& Promotion: develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders to
improve SNV market position and actively participate in external and
internal networks;
Candidate profile
- Relevant
advanced academic qualification in WASH or related field;
- 7+
years of relevant experience in WASH service delivery (specifically in
our three sub-areas) including at least 5 years in a management role,
preferably in Asia;
- International
work experience and the ability to lead a disparate team of
multi-disciplinary advisors in a multi-cultural setting;
- Proven
track record in resource mobilization; demonstrated programme design,
proposal writing, business development, and international donor
relationship management;
- Proven
experience with project planning, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and
financial management;
- Established
WASH networks and strong relationship management skills;
- The
successful candidate will be a self-motivated achiever with excellent
intercultural leadership, teamwork, coaching, communication, networking
and organizational skills.
Working at SNV: SNV offers a competitive salary
and comprehensive benefits package, per international standards. 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 by clicking on http://snv.devhire.devex.com/jobs/328577 and
complete your application in our in-house recruitment system before 25 November
2013.
We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on
this advertisement.
Closing date:
Monday, November 25, 2013
Type of contract:
International
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