Millennium Water Alliance
Director
Department: WASH
Reports To: Country Director (CD)
Closing: 11th June 2012
Summary
This position is responsible for the coordination and overseeing the work of Millennium Water Alliance in Kenya.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Key Result #1 – Leadership, Coordination and Management
Coordinate all MWP activities among the partners (MWA members
and other implementing partners). Provide leadership to and coordinate with the
partners in Kenya, US and the Netherlands, to ensure successful implementation
of grant funded projects won by MWA Kenya.
Manage, supervise, lead, and support the Secretariat
Staff.
Obtain quarterly, end-of-program reports, and other required
reports from implementing partners: review; request revisions; consolidate all
reports into a single report.
Key Result #2 -- Strategy Development and Resource Development
In consultation with and under the tacit approval of the MWA
Kenya Program Management Group and MWA (US), develop a strategy for MWA in
Kenya.
This strategy should be innovative and clear-minded to address
WASH issues in areas of the country that suffer from poor access to water and
sanitation facilities, poor hygiene and related illnesses, and inequitable
distribution of resources related to these.
Directly related to a program strategy, the MWA Director will
facilitate the development and implementation of an aggressive resource
development.
Key Result #3 – Representation and Advocacy
Work closely with the Government of Kenya (Ministry of Water and
Irrigation, Education, and other relevant departments) to collaborate and
ensure alignment with GOK strategic initiatives.
Initiate and facilitate undertaking of Action Research projects
and adaptation of innovative and low cost technology options.
Facilitate the development of strategies for learning, advocacy
and communication.
Participate in fora geared toward policy formulation and
implementation utilizing the formidable gathering of organizations in MWA Kenya
for the purposes of influencing the water, sanitation and hygiene policies of
the Kenyan government in favor of the poor communities.
Key Result #4 – Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning
Lead in facilitating joint planning and progress review with
partners.
Ensure the exchange of ideas across MWP and facilitate these
exchanges.
Strengthen collaboration and linkages between program partners
working in water, hygiene, and sanitation with other development sectors and
programs in Kenya.
In consultation with and under the tacit approval of the MWA
Kenya Program Management Group and MWA (US), establish a common monitoring and
evaluation system for the program and disseminate important program documents and
other technical materials.
Monitor and enhance the partnership using various partnership
monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) tools.
Initiate and facilitate research to test innovative WASH
technologies and make recommendations to PMG.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty/function satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
Educational level: Masters in environmental studies,
development, engineering, public health, or similar field with at least 7 years
in design and implementation of programs in development context.
Experience with international NGOs or UN Agencies is an added advantage. Good
understanding of Kenyan government policies and structures related to water
systems and SPHERE standards desired.
Computer fluency required (MS Office, web, etc).
Proven ability to convene and/or chair high profile meetings
Proficient in Program Cycle Management (Planning, Assessments,
Concept/Proposal Development, Implementation, Reporting, Monitoring and
Evaluation) and fundraising
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to interact and communicate effectively with staff,
partners, and volunteers
Other Competencies/Attributes:
A team player, capable of building working relations with people
from across Kenya and around the world
Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, emotional
maturity and physical stamina (may work long hours)
Ability to take initiative, a team leader able to work with
minimum supervision
Good understanding of consortium dynamics.
Proposal/concept paper writing skills for fundraising.
Ability to network with the Government, other NGOs and
International Organizations such as WHO, UNDP, UNICEF, etc.
Able to manage human resources for optimum effectiveness and
efficiency.
Fluency in spoken and written English
Interested and qualified candidates should send their
applications, updated CV with three referees, day telephone contacts to:
Human Resources
Manager, FH Kenya, P.O Box 14978 – 00800 Nairobi or email address hr_fhkenya@fh.org.
NB: This position is contingent upon availability of funding, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.