Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Initiative (RWSSI) Coordinator - Water and Sanitation

• Position title: Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Initiative (RWSSI) Coordinator - Water and Sanitation
• Grade: PL-3
• Position N°: 1395A (SAP 50066207)
• Reference: ADB N°/13/051
• Publication date: 19/03/2013
• Closing date: 18/04/2013

Objectives

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Duties and responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Director OWAS, and in consultation with the Managers of OWAS.1 and 2:

• Serve as Focal Point for the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Initiative (RWSSI) hosted by OWAS, and as a secretary to the RWSSI Regional Coordination Committee (RCC).
• Ensure timely preparation, and oversee the timely implementation, of the annual work plan for RWSSI and RWSSI Trust Fund activities.
• Regularly monitor implementation of agreed arrangements with RWSSI Trust Fund donors and inform OWAS management of progress and key issues.
• Monitor and regularly report on RWSSI Trust Fund availability and utilization; and,
• Coordinate the organization of regional and sub-regional RWSSI meetings; and coordinate the preparation and monitor the implementation of the RCC work programme;
• Contribute to strengthening collaboration between OWAS and other departments notably OSHD, OSAN, OITC and ONEC; and partnerships with regional and global RWSS.
• In collaboration with the task managers, prepare RWSSI annual and semi-annual reports and work plans, RCC reports, RWSS knowledge products and operational tools for improved performance of RWSSI operations.
• Prepare and make presentations on various RWSSI reports to various stakeholders in various fora as necessary; and
• Contribute to mobilization of resources for RWSSI.

Selection Criteria

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

• At least a Master’s degree with specialization in water supply and sanitation, or civil engineering, environmental engineering, rural engineering, finance, or other closely related fields.
• A minimum of 7 (seven) years of working experience in the water sector involving project cycle activities (identification, preparation, appraisal and supervision) is required. At least 5 of these years should have been spent on rural water supply and sanitation-related work. Experience in sector operations in Africa and in programme planning, management and implementation oversight including consultations with technical and financial partners will be an advantage.  
• Good working experience with, or working knowledge of, multilateral or bilateral development agencies.
• Demonstrated skills in preparation, presentation and dissemination of sector analytical and technical reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and/or French, and preferably with a working knowledge of the other language.
• Ability to build partnerships, lead teams and deliver results that meet the needs and long-term interest of clients within and outside the Bank.
• Competence in the use of standard software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, etc.

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To apply for this position, you need to be national of one of AfDB member countries.

• Submitted by: OIC, CHRM.1
• Approved by: Clement OPARE, Ag. Director, CHRM

Only applicants who fully meet the Bank's requirements and are being considered for interview will be contacted. Applicants will only be considered if they submit an online application, and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). The AfDB President reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level. The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply: www.afdb.org/jobs