Advisor WASH Global Operations

Overview

Lead and manage WASH program initiatives at a global level.

You have:

• Experience in managing and supporting WASH programs in a similar role for at least 5 years.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with various stakeholders.
• Ability to coordinate effectively and support regional and national offices in WASH operations.
• Proven track record in monitoring and evaluation of programs. This includes familiarity with reporting processes and methodologies.
• Ability to train, mentor and build the capacity of staff and local partners in WASH implementations.

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Technical support and management of WASH Programs

• Support the coordination of project start-ups with the National Offices, partner, and other key stakeholders.
• Support National Offices (NO) in meeting special donor requirements, reporting and purchase of capital assets
• Ensure clarity of roles and responsibilities for key staff to support successful project implementation
• Ensure that monitoring and evaluation system is set up (including WASH BP ITT reporting templates) and processes for developing detailed implementation plan is completed.
• Ensure that the reporting and evaluation process for the performance management of programs is developed
• Supports in overseeing the quality and coverage of WASH programming in field officesSupport Operational Accountability of WASH programs
• Coordinate with Regional Office (RO) technical staff on key updates and technical support requests
• Ensure regular, positive, and productive communication with respective donor representatives, the field, and partners regarding the implementation of program activities.
• Ensure accountability of national and regional portfolios to deliver WASH outcomes as defined in Business Plans.
• Ensure and support timely submission of high-quality reports and that donor promises are met or exceeded.
• Assist the field teams in accessing appropriate technical assistance for successful implementation of activities.
• Monitor compliance and ensure WV responds professionally to all compliance and audit issues, follow-up on audit findings and evaluation recommendations.
• Provide project management assistance to the field as needed.
• Support, evidence-building for new initiatives where needed, and learning and sharing for quality improvement.
• Collaboration and Advocacy
• Support the effective and strategic relationships with WVUS WASH and WASH GC to assure WASH service quality.
• Support in the preparation and organization of the annual/biannual WASH Forums to celebrate impact and innovation in WASH.
• Participates in high level international and regional meetings, forums and conferences as required.
• Capacity building and Innovation
• In close collaboration with the Regional WASH Directors, ensure right program staff are recruited, retained, and provided with intentional opportunities, mentored and coached for development.
• Support in the identification of appropriate courses for Field WASH professionals and community of practice.
• Support and work closely with Field offices to promotes a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement
• Others
• Any other duties as signed from time to time.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local and International Applicants (IA's) Accepted

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Added 2 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: wvi.org