Plan - WATER, SANITATION & HYGIENE ADVISOR

Plan is an international humanitarian child centered community development organization, without religious, political or government affiliation. Plan is committed to protecting and promoting child rights and to improving the lives and futures of poor children, their families and communities through a child-centered community development approach.

The position reports to the Strategic Programs Support Manager and will be required to provide strategic leadership, advice and support for innovative Water, Sanitation and Hygiene programs and engages with various key duty bearers to contribute towards promotion of improved service delivery to right holders. The post holder will also be specifically involved in providing technical advice and support to Plan and other organizations on Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS)
The job holder will maintain effective networking with the Plan PU Health and WASH focal points, the line Ministry of Water and Irrigation and Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and key NGOs as well as other stakeholders. The incumbent will play an active role in the cluster and network group meetings, workshops, seminars and conferences and share information on experiences, skills, lessons learnt as well as challenges with the PUs on emerging WASH development and trends in the country.

Key responsibilities Participate and contribute regularly through sharing of best practices and Plan Kenya experiences in the Inter Agency Coordinating Committee (ICC) in general, and in particular, the Sanitation Technical Working Group and Hygiene Technical Working Group, WESCORD (Water and Environmental Sanitation Coordination Working Group and other WASH related networks. Participate in the Water Sector Reform Platforms and provide information to PUs on the GOK and bilateral financing opportunities. Identify and promote innovative approaches to WASH within Plan and with other key partners. Support documentation and sharing of experiences from innovative WASH programs. Provide periodic strategic technical advice and support to PUs and ensure quality programming in WASH Provide guidance in the design and implementation of WASH baselines, Monitoring and Evaluation activities at Country and PU levels; Participate in Plan WASH network platforms at national, regional and global levels; Capacity Building for Plan Kenya staff and Partners in WASH areas of need in line with the new CSP Provide leadership in the CLTS Unit and be a resource in responding to client needs-training, research, M&E and documentation within Kenya and the region. Effective follow-up and support of CLTS activities at PU level - with staff and natural leaders Preparation of grant concept papers and proposals Representation in associated learning and other events Support implementation of grant funded projects (i.e. the NLNO grant - Empowering Self-Help of Rural and Peri-Urban Communities and schools; WSI/AusAid ANO – Improving Community WASH in Kilifi, ACP-EU Water Facility – Improving Access to Water and Sanitation in Matungulu and Masinga Districts, etc,.) according to plans and budgets
Participation in national, regional and international conferences, workshops and other events and networks on WASH Participation in agreed research and associated documentation

Communications and Working Relationships Maintain effective networking with the Plan PU Health and WASH focal points, the line Ministry of Water and Irrigation and Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and key NGOs as well as other stakeholders. Play an active role in the cluster and network group meetings, workshops, seminars and conferences and share information on experiences, skills, lessons learnt as well as challenges with the PUs on emerging WASH development and trends in the country.

Educational Qualifications and Experience  Masters degree in Environmental Health and Sanitation/Public Health;  A registered engineer with recognized body e.g Institute of Engineering in Kenya;  Experience in CLTS and participatory approaches to community development;  3 to 5 years experience in participatory program design and monitoring & evaluation;  Experience in multiple/productive uses of water is an added advantage;  Experience in rural/community water supply engineering/community water supply and sanitation marketing and technology development is desirable; Experience in partnership management and networking.

Key Skills Strong planning and organizational skills. Project management skills. Facilitation and negotiation skills. Excellent grasp of programming concepts. Good administrative and communication skills. Training, communication and coaching skills

Key Behaviours Ability to act independently as well as in a team in varied work environments Relates well to diverse people (cultures, nationalities, poverty levels etc) Personable and flexible Promotes innovation and learning Results focused

How to apply:

HOW TO APPLY Those interested should send their applications in the prescribed format (see attached application form) to jobs.plankenya@plan–international.org The subject of your application should only bear the title of the job exactly as it appears above followed by location for ease of sorting e.g. WATER, SANITATION & HYGIENE ADVISOR –COUNTRY OFFICE (and not APPLICATION FOR WATER, SANITATION & HYGIENE ADVISOR).

Applicants should submit their applications on or before 16th March 2012. Please note that the application form should not exceed one page.

Please attach an updated curriculum vitae, current remuneration and contacts of three professional references, including you current/latest line manager.

You are invited to read more about Plan in our website www.plan-international.org. We regret that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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