Sector Leader Water, Sanitation And Hygiene (WASH) Sector - DR CONGO

SNV DR Congo is looking for:

Sector Leader Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector

Based in Matadi, DR Congo

(International contract)

SNV-Netherlands Development Organisation is working in over 30 developing countries across the world. SNV is dedicated to a society where all people enjoy the freedom to pursue their own development. SNV has worked in DR Congo since 2006.The emphasis of its work is on poverty alleviation guided by global value propositions inAgriculture, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH), and Renewable Energy in three multidisciplinary portfolio teams across three provinces in the Democratic Republic of Congo. SNV aims at achieving considerable impact through providing advisory services, facilitating knowledge development, brokering and networking, strengthening local capacity builders, supporting the establishment of local capacity development funds and carrying out advocacy at national and international levels.

In order to sustain and scale up our sector activities in WASH sector, SNV DR Congo is recruiting a dynamic, content strong and inspiring leader to coordinate the activities in the sector.

The critical task of Sector Leader will be to lead, secure resources mobilization, provide sector strategic direction, inspire and guide a team of diverse national and international advisors towards leveraging and building SNV resources dedicated to meaningful impact at scale in WASH sector. He will report directly to the Country Director of SNV DR Congo and is part of the Country Management Team. Functionally the Sector Leader will report to the Managing Director of the WASH sector and will collaborate with the Global WASH Sector Coordinator.

Major responsibilities

In line with SNV Corporate Strategy, the Country Sector Leader will:

• Provide strategic and operational direction to the sector in terms of content and leadership, including management and development of skilled human resources in the sector
• Identify opportunities, develop innovative program concept and mobilize financial resources in collaboration with the Global Sector Coordinator, Business Development Coordinator and other Country Sector Leaders and plays a key role in getting sufficient resources for SNV services in the sector
• Build relations and lead the external communication with WASH stakeholders including government entities, donors, local organizations, and research institutions related to the sector and leverage the network for developing and implementing additional programs and projects
• Provide administrative oversight over all programmes/projects related to the sector, monitor and steer human resources and financial performance of the sector to deliver meaningful and effective development result
• Provide guidance and steer on Management for Result and ensure credible Monitoring and Evaluation indicators and results
• Actively draw lessons from managing the projects and programs to improve SNV’s service delivery, quality standards and participate in knowledge development expertise groups/networks so as to contribute to the development of sector products and branding. Share innovative delivery models with the team and utilise the knowledge gained for knowledge transfer and for securing additional resources
• Oversee the projects in the sector and steer other project managers in the sector
• Coaches staff, consultants and Local Capacity Builders in the sector team
• Deliver advisory services/advising in more complex projects in role as senior advisor

Candidate profile

The candidate should be at least a strong and mature senior advisor with a track record linked to the sector

• Masters’ Degree or equivalent in related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of working experience in the sectors with at least 7 years of relevant experience in the sector and 3 years in a managerial position.
• Experience of working at senior levels in international development organisation will be preferred.
• Proven experience of working with multi-disciplinary and multi-national team and ability to build the capacity of team members.
• Strong understanding of the context, issues, policies and strategies in the WASH sector in West and Central Africa
• Proven track record in organisational and institutional development processes especially in the context of sector development, capacity building, proposal development and resources mobilization.
• Proven technical expertise in the sector with a track record in managing programmes
• Demonstrated networking ability, awareness of existing development actors in the sector.
• Strong understanding of social services and market development approaches and methods.
• Provide vision and inspiration, lead people by example in all areas, and copes with changes.
• Evidence of producing knowledge products
• Dynamic, entrepreneurial, out-going, leadership and coaching skills with a client and team oriented attitude.
• Strong writing skills with excellent communication skills in English (SNV’s corporate language) and French

Duty station: Matadi with frequent travel to Kinshasa and other provinces of DR Congo

Information about duty station

Health services:  good  

Education:  Few international schools in Matadi, but good international schools are available in Kinshasa in both French and English

Security: good 

Accessibility:  Daily flights to Europe and other parts of Africa from Kinshasa

Communication infrastructure: Telephone, fax, Internet/e-mail is satisfactory

Contract Duration: 2 years, with the possibility of renewal  

Desired start date: As soon as possible

How to apply?

Please apply by clicking on the apply button  and completing your application in our in-house recruitment system before 1 April 2013.

 More information about SNV

SNV is an international not-for-profit development organisation. We believe that no-one should have to live in poverty and that all people should have the opportunity to pursue their own sustainable development.

Starting out in the Netherlands more than 40 years ago, we now work in over 30 of the poorest countries worldwide. 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.

By sharing our specialist expertise in Agriculture, Renewable Energy, and Water, Sanitation & Hygiene, we contribute to solving some of the leading problems facing the world today – helping to find local solutions to global challenges and sowing the seeds of lasting change.

SNV aims to make a lasting difference in the lives of 40 million people living in poverty over the period 2011-2015.

For more information, please refer to our website: www.snvworld.org

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