Use your experience in WASH programs and resource acquisition to be part of a leading organization dedicated to improving the lives of children living in poverty.
World Vision (WV) is a global network of people committed to enhance the well-being of children everywhere by empowering families and communities to overcome the challenges of poverty and injustice.
The WASH Technical Specialist will take the lead in technically managing all WASH projects and contributing technical expertise towards acquiring new WASH resources in order to achieve set strategic directions. Your key priority will be the capacity development of National staff.
With a proven track record in a fast paced, complex and ideally global organisation, you will have a desire, motivated to help others and model ethics in line with the foundations and ethos of the organisation.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Co-Management with Area Managers of WASH projects to ensure quality implementation that meets International and WV standards. This includes budget management to ensure that donor funds are spent appropriately and on time as well as technical and social aspects of the project.
• Contribute to writing WASH project proposals to potential donors and to work with Programs Manager in the completion of project submissions.
• Ensure appropriate reporting back to donors and that reports meet WVI policies, LEAP (Learning through Evaluation with Accountability & Planning) and donor requirements.
• Participate as needed in HR meetings as related to the WASH sector. Ensure that WASH projects are well staffed and that performance reviews are conducted. Conduct regular staff appraisals based on WV HR procedures (performance-based staff contracts). Manage all direct reports.
• Spend no less than 45 days in the field every 3 months.
REQUIRED SKILLS INCLUDE:
• University degree in Engineering or social science or related field.
• Effective proposal and report writing skills and some knowledge of grant acquisition procedures.
• Minimum 1 year of appropriate professional experience in resource acquisition (proposal writing); development programs; and Design, Monitoring and Evaluation.
• Preferred: Specialist Wash technical and social training to degree level.
Will you use your experience in WASH programs to further “life in all its fullness” for children?
For specific details regarding the position, please refer to the full description and apply online by the closing date 21 Jun 2012. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org. World Vision is an equal opportunity employer.
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