NGO Jobs in Kenya - USAID

Job Title: Sr. Technical Advisor, USAID KIWASH

Requisition Number: 008

Area of Interest: Water & Sanitation

Position Type: Full Time – up to five positions

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Please Note: This position is contingent on the awarding of funding by the donor.

Job Description

The Millennium Water Alliance seeks up to five Sr. Technical Advisors for an anticipated 5-year WASH program in Kenya expected to be awarded by USAID in FY2014.

KIWASH aims to provide at-scale adoption of sustainable models of WASH service delivery through

(1) scaled-up market-based service delivery models;

(2) increased access to sustainable financing/credit for WASH services;

(3) improved access to integrated WASH and nutrition services;

(4) increased environmental sustainability of WASH services; and

(5) strengthened WASH services and water resource institutions.

The project will incorporate sustainability of resources and services, upstream/downstream integration, and effective strategies to scale.

Long-term and short-term positions are open for candidate with expertise in the following technical areas:
  • Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) service delivery
  • Hygiene
  • Sanitation
  • Health and nutrition
  • Behavior change communication
  • Business and finance (especially related WASH programs)
  • Water resources management
  • Environmental sustainability
  • Institutional strengthening/local governance/capacity building
  • Gender integration

Required Experience:
  • Advanced degree in M&E, environmental studies, demography, statistics, engineering, public health, business/public administration, or a related field
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience related to WASH, water resource management programs, donor-funded projects, capacity building, sanitation, gender integration, or environmental engineering, preferably including multi-sectoral implementations (WASH/nutrition, WRM/environment, etc.)
  • Fluency in written and spoken English
  • Preference for applicants who are also fluent in written and spoken Swahili


Job Title: Capacity Building Specialist, USAID Kenya Integrated WASH Program KIWASH

Requisition Number: 007

Area of Interest: Water & Sanitation

Position Type: Full Time - multiple positions

Location: Busia, Homa Bay, Migori, Siaya, Kitui, Makueni, Isiolo, and Laikipia, Kenya

Please Note: These positions are contingent on the awarding of funding by the donor.

Job Description

The Millennium Water Alliance (MWA) seeks Capacity Building Specialists (CBS) for an anticipated 5-year WASH program in Kenya expected to be awarded by USAID in FY2014.

KIWASH aims to provide at-scale adoption of sustainable models of WASH service delivery through

(1) scaled-up market-based service delivery models;

(2) increased access to sustainable financing/credit for WASH services;

(3) improved access to integrated WASH and nutrition services;

(4) increased environmental sustainability of WASH services; and

(5) strengthened WASH services and water resource institutions.

The project will incorporate sustainability of resources and services, upstream/downstream integration, and effective strategies to scale.

To achieve at-scale sustainable service delivery and stronger governance for resilient and sustainable management of WASH services and water resources in Kenya, MWA anticipates significant subgranting to local organizations.

The CBS will work with the Regional Program Managers based in Nairobi to implement the sub-grant program and associated monitoring and capacity building activities.

The successful candidates will have prior donor-funded subgrant experience, strong communication and training skills, have understanding of one or more WASH areas, and will work independently in the field while interacting with the Nairobi-based KIWASH team.

Implementing activities will be primarily in the regions of Lake Victoria and Tana/Arth/Ewaso.

Specific CBS responsibilities include the following:
  • Support the Regional Program Manager and DCOP in administration of the KIWASH subgranting program. Assist in training, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting.
  • Ensure grant activities comply with MWA policies and USAID rules and regulations.
  • Support pre-award training and, as needed, participate in pre-award assessments.
  • Provide capacity building support to subgrantees, including training to enhance financial management systems, budgets, and reporting requirements under both MWA subgrant agreements and USAID rules and regulations.
  • Support efforts to incorporate cross-cutting themes such as gender equity, Multiple Use Water Services (MUS), and climate change into WASH and water resource management grant programming.
  • Communicate regularly with a wide range of subgrantees, providing monitoring and coaching.
  • Support local organizations at different capacity levels in strengthening overall capacity to manage internal operations and to deliver WASH and water resource management programming. Technical areas may also include: water supply, water treatment, sanitation, market-based solutions, product introduction, behavior change related to hygiene and nutrition, management of water resources, governance, productive use of water, and capacity development.
  • Provide reachback through Regional Program Managers for additional specialized capacity building support and technical expertise.
  • Work with Regional Program Managers to coordinate and monitor the financial management of subgrants.
  • Monitor grantees and provide required reporting.
  • Provide regular updates to Regional Program Managers on subgrantee compliance, risks and challenges that may arise and offers solutions accordingly.
  • Support subgrants close-outs. Assist Regional Program Managers in preparing reports, capacity building plans, etc.
  • Provide support as necessary with monitoring and evaluation.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills:
  • Superior analytical skills, attention to detail, and strong work ethic.
  • Excellent training, facilitation, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Demonstrated analytical abilities. Accuracy with numbers and thoroughness are critical. Knowledge of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and financial accounting standards preferred.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial and other sensitive information.
  • Background and understanding of one or more relevant topics, such as water supply, water treatment, sanitation, market-based solutions, product introduction, behavior change related to hygiene and nutrition, management of water resources, governance, productive use of water, and capacity development.
  • Awareness of cross-cutting themes such as gender equity, Multiple Use Water Services (MUS), and climate change for inclusion into WASH and water resource management grant programming.
  • Familiarity with market sector approaches and private sector linkages.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to maintain effective and satisfactory working relationships with people from diverse cultures.
  • Strong organizational skills. Demonstrated skill in quickly assessing priorities and opportunities, with attention to detail. Capacity to work under pressure, prioritize multiple tasks, and meet inflexible deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a collegial manner with minimal direction and to initiate activities and identify organizational needs related to responsibilities.
  • Excellent Microsoft Excel skills. Conversant with Internet, Microsoft Word, and other office tools.
  • Strong written and spoken English and Swahili.

Required Experience:
  • University degree in business administration, finance, commerce, or a relevant field such as environmental studies, international development, engineering, and/or public health. Master’s degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in the development sector, preferably USAID-funded projects in East Africa.
  • Experience in accounting/auditing and knowledge of FAR and/or USAID regulations highly preferred.
  • Relevant experience in coaching and supporting local NGOs and businesses on technical or management level.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting donor-funded subgrants strongly preferred.


Job Title: Regional Program Manager, USAID Kenya Integrated WASH Program (KIWASH)

Requisition Number: 006

Area of Interest: Water & Sanitation

Position Type: Full Time - two positions

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Please Note: These positions are contingent on the awarding of funding by the donor.

Job Description

The Millennium Water Alliance seeks Regional Program Managers for an anticipated 5-year WASH program in Kenya expected to be awarded by USAID in FY2014.

KIWASH aims to provide at-scale adoption of sustainable models of WASH service delivery through

(1) scaled-up market-based service delivery models;

(2) increased access to sustainable financing/credit for WASH services;

(3) improved access to integrated WASH and nutrition services;

(4) increased environmental sustainability of WASH services; and

(5) strengthened WASH services and water resource institutions.

The project will incorporate sustainability of resources and services, upstream/downstream integration, and effective strategies to scale.

To achieve at-scale sustainable service delivery and stronger governance for resilient and sustainable management of WASH services and water resources in Kenya, MWA anticipates significant subgranting to local organizations.

The Regional Program Managers will work with the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) to manage and implement the sub-grant program.

The Regional Program Managers will be responsible for managing the administrative aspects of sub-grants to local implementing partners, including monitoring and verifying financial reporting from subgrantees.

The successful candidates will be knowledgeable of USAID rules and regulations, excellent multi-taskers, knowledgeable in one or more WASH areas, and will support capacity building specialists from Nairobi.

Implementing activities will be primarily in the regions of Lake Victoria and Tana/Arth/Ewaso.

Specific Regional Program Manager Responsibilities include the following:
  • Support the DCOP in management and administration of the KIWASH subgranting program. Assist in planning, training, solicitation, selection, granting, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting.
  • Ensure grant activities comply with MWA policies and USAID rules and regulations.
  • Conduct pre-award training with DCOP
  • Participate in any pre-award assessments
  • Review the local organizations’ subgrant proposals, budgets, and budget notes
  • Negotiate agreements with subgrantees
  • Facilitate the disbursements of funds to subgrantees in accordance with grant terms
  • Interface with DCOP and HQ staff to ensure appropriate and timely subgrant disbursements.
  • Conduct regular field visits to monitor and audit subgrantees
  • Provide capacity building support to subgrantees, including training to enhance financial management systems, budgets, and reporting requirements under both MWA subgrant agreements and USAID rules and regulations.
  • Supervise and mentor  capacity building specialists, who provide support in the field
  • Coordinate and monitor the financial management of subgrants through regular site visits, periodic reviews and tests of transactions, and analysis of financial and administrative reports. Review and audit subgrantees’ reports, ensure subgrantees reporting timeliness.
  • Review subgrantees’ expenditure to ensure that it is incurred in compliance with subgrant terms and USAID regulations
  • Review subgrantee financial and administrative reports and works with subgrantee to correct and finalize reports as necessary.
  • Provide regular updates to DCOP on subgrantee compliance, risks and challenges that may arise and offers solutions accordingly.
  • Maintain and manage records of subgrant agreements including paper and electronic files, an inventory of all agreements, and a schedule of dates and deadlines relevant to those agreements.
  • Conduct subgrants close-outs.
  • Assist DCOP and other staff in preparing reports, capacity building plans, etc.

Required Skills:
  • Demonstrated knowledge of grant making cycle from procurement through monitoring and close out.
  • Demonstrated analytical abilities. Accuracy with numbers, extreme attention to detail and thoroughness are critical.
  • Superior analytical skills, attention to detail, and strong work ethic.
  • Knowledge of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and financial accounting standards.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial and other sensitive information.
  • Strong understanding of one or more relevant topics, such as water supply, water treatment, sanitation, market-based solutions, product introduction, behavior change related to hygiene and nutrition, management of water resources, governance, productive use of water, and capacity development.
  • Awareness of cross-cutting themes such as gender equity, Multiple Use Water Services (MUS), and climate change for inclusion into WASH and water resource management grant programming.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to maintain effective and satisfactory working relationships with people from diverse cultures.
  • Capacity to work under pressure, prioritize multiple tasks, and meet inflexible deadlines; excellent time management, organizational, multi-tasking and leadership skills.
  • Ability to independently as well as in a collegial manner with minimal direction.
  • Excellent Microsoft Excel and Word skills. Conversant with Internet and other office tools.
  • Strong written and spoken English and Swahili.

Required Experience:
  • University degree in business administration, finance, commerce, or a relevant field such as environmental studies, international development, engineering, and/or public health.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience working on sub-grant management and administration for development programs, preferably USAID-funded projects in East Africa. This should include oversight of RFAs, capacity building with local organizations, and grants administration and monitoring required.
  • Minimum of 3 years in supervisory roles in donor-funded programs in Kenya or East Africa.
  • Relevant experience in coaching and supporting local NGOs and businesses on technical or management level.
  • Experience in accounting/auditing and knowledge of FAR and/or USAID regulations highly preferred.


Job Title: M&E Specialist, USAID Kenya Integrated WASH Program (KIWASH)

Requisition Number: 005

Area of Interest: Water & Sanitation

Position Type: Full Time

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Please Note: This position is contingent on the awarding of funding by the donor.

Job Description

The Millennium Water Alliance seeks two M&E Specialists for an anticipated 5-year WASH program in Kenya expected to be awarded by USAID in FY2014.

KIWASH aims to provide at-scale adoption of sustainable models of WASH service delivery through

(1) scaled-up market-based service delivery models;

(2) increased access to sustainable financing/credit for WASH services;

(3) improved access to integrated WASH and nutrition services;

(4) increased environmental sustainability of WASH services; and

(5) strengthened WASH services and water resource institutions. The project will incorporate sustainability of resources and services, upstream/downstream integration, and effective strategies to scale.

The M&E Specialists will work with the M&E Director and the Regional Managers (who oversee either the region of Lake Victoria or the region of Tana/Arth/Ewaso) to monitor and evaluate a high-impact program to institutionalize catalytic models of sustainable service delivery and strengthen governance for resilient and sustainable management of WASH services and water resources in Kenya.

The successful candidate will be knowledgeable of USAID and GoK indicators and reporting requirements.

S/he will also be experienced in establishing indicators and monitoring, evaluating, and reporting systems.

Implementing activities will be primarily in Busia, Homa Bay, Migori, and Siaya counties; or Kitui, Makueni, Isiolo, and Liakipia counties.

Specific M&E Specialist responsibilities include:
  • Play an active role in the design, development, and implementation of a monitoring, research and evaluation strategy for the project;
  • Play an active role in the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation guidelines and reporting systems for project activities, based on project indicators, and the development of innovative approaches to measuring program performance;
  • Play an active role in the design and implementation of performance monitoring plans, indicators, and systems for data collection. Possible role in training of KIWASH staff members in the same;
  • Actively support of the development of the project’s data management systems—including a longitudinal and relational database for increased data accuracy, timeliness, and reliability, and for assessing overall project impact and coverage;
  • Collect, analyze, and use program data for decision-making and to inform governance, in addition to maintaining the indicator database;
  • Implement monitoring strategies and the assessment of data quality, collection methods and sources of information, and data use for strengthening KIWASH project activities;
  • Work independently to maintain progress toward reaching goals, objectives, and specific activity targets;
  • Compile and report data for key programmatic output, outcome, and impact indicators, including routine data validation;
  • Measure effectiveness of the portfolio of KIWASH activities;
  • Ensure that results reporting meet MWA and USAID requirements;
  • Play an active role in the reporting of project performance;
  • Participate in preparation of project reports and work plans; and
  • Play an active role in the analysis and publication of results, as appropriate, and support other dissemination as necessary (as directed by M&E Director and Regional Managers).

Required Skills:
  • Evaluation research skills, including applied knowledge of quantitative research methods, sampling techniques, data analysis and interpretation, and applied knowledge of qualitative research methodologies
  • Preference for monitoring and evaluation skills specific to areas such as water supply, water treatment, sanitation, market-based solutions, product introduction, behavior change related to hygiene and nutrition, management of water resources, governance, productive use of water, and capacity development
  • Skill in monitoring and evaluating cross-cutting themes such as gender equity, Multiple Use Water Services (MUS), and climate change
  • Skill in data quality assurance
  • Planning, management, and organizational skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Strong MS Office skills, including Word and Excel
  • Fluency in written and spoken English
  • Preference for applicants who are also fluent in written and spoken Swahili

Required Experience:
  • Advanced degree in M&E, environmental studies, demography, statistics, engineering, public health, or a related field
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation of WASH or water resource management programs, preferably including multi-sectoral implementations (WASH/nutrition, WRM/environment, etc.)
  • Strong knowledge of and experience with indicators required by USAID and the GoK


Job Title: M&E Director, USAID Kenya Integrated WASH Program (KIWASH)

Requisition Number: 004

Area of Interest: Water & Sanitation

Position Type: Full Time

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Please Note: This position is contingent on the awarding of funding by the donor.

Job Description

The Millennium Water Alliance seeks an M&E Director for an anticipated 5-year WASH program in Kenya expected to be awarded by USAID in FY2014.

KIWASH aims to provide at-scale adoption of sustainable models of WASH service delivery through

(1) scaled-up market-based service delivery models;

(2) increased access to sustainable financing/credit for WASH services;

(3) improved access to integrated WASH and nutrition services;

(4) increased environmental sustainability of WASH services; and

(5) strengthened WASH services and water resource institutions.

The project will incorporate sustainability of resources and services, upstream/downstream integration, and effective strategies to scale.

The M&E Director will work with the Chief of Party to monitor and evaluate a high-impact program to institutionalize catalytic models of sustainable service delivery and strengthen governance for resilient and sustainable management of WASH services and water resources in Kenya.

The successful candidate will be knowledgeable of USAID and GoK indictors, an adept manager, experienced in evaluating new technologies and methods, and will lead the M&E team from Nairobi.

Implementing activities will be primarily in the regions of Lake Victoria and Tana/Arth/Ewaso.

Specific M&E Director responsibilities include the following:
  • Provide strategic leadership in designing, developing, and implementing a monitoring, research and evaluation strategy for the project.
  • Guide the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation guidelines and reporting systems for project activities, based on project indicators, and develop innovative approaches to measure programmatic performance.
  • Oversee the design and implementation of performance monitoring plans, indicators, and systems for data collection. Supervise training of KIWASH staff members in the same.
  • Develop the project’s data management systems—including a longitudinal and relational database for increased data accuracy, timeliness, and reliability and for assessing overall project impact and coverage.
  • Direct the collection, analysis, and use of program data for decision-making and to inform governance, in addition to maintaining the indicators database.
  • Provide leadership in implementing monitoring strategies and assessing data quality, collection methods and sources of information, and data use for strengthening KIWASH project activities.
  • Monitor implementation and progress toward reaching goals, objectives, and specific activity targets.
  • Compile and report data for key programmatic output, outcome, and impact indicators, including routine data validation.
  • Measure effectiveness of the portfolio of KIWASH activities
  • Ensure that results reporting meet MWA and USAID requirements.
  • Lead the reporting of project performance.
  • Participate in preparation of project reports and work plans.
  • Ensure, with COP, that data are collated and shared with the implementing partners and key stakeholders.
  • Lead analysis and publication of results, as appropriate, and support other dissemination necessary (in collaboration with COP).
  • Provide training and mentoring of the subgrantees and local capacity building specialists to ensure high-quality monitoring and evaluation practices on subgrant program.
  • Provide mentoring, coaching, and supervision for direct reports.

Required Skills:
  • Evaluation research skills, including applied knowledge of quantitative research methods, sampling techniques, data analysis and interpretation, and applied knowledge of qualitative research methodologies
  • Preference for monitoring and evaluation skills specific to areas such as water supply, water treatment, sanitation, market-based solutions, product introduction, behavior change related to hygiene and nutrition, management of water resources, governance, productive use of water, and capacity development
  • Skill in monitoring and evaluating cross-cutting themes such as gender equity, Multiple Use Water Services (MUS), and climate change
  • Strong supervision and mentoring/capacity-building skills
  • Skill in data quality assurance desired
  • Planning, management, and organizational skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Strong MS Office skills, including Word and Excel
  • Fluency in written and spoken English
  • Preference for applicants who are also fluent in written and spoken Swahili

Required Experience:
  • Advanced degree in environmental studies, demography, statistics, engineering, public health, or a related field
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation of WASH or water resource management programs, preferably including multi-sectoral implementations (WASH/nutrition, WRM/environment, etc.)
  • Strong knowledge of and experience with indicators required by USAID and the GoK


Job Title: Deputy Chief of Party, USAID Kenya Integrated WASH Program

Requisition Number: 003

Area of Interest: Water & Sanitation

Position Type: Full Time

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Please Note: This position is contingent on the awarding of funding by the donor.
   
Job Description

The Millennium Water Alliance seeks a Deputy Chief of Party for an anticipated 5-year WASH program in Kenya expected to be awarded by USAID in FY2014.

KIWASH aims to provide at-scale adoption of sustainable models of WASH service delivery through

(1) scaled-up market-based service delivery models;

(2) increased access to sustainable financing/credit for WASH services;

(3) improved access to integrated WASH and nutrition services;

(4) increased environmental sustainability of WASH services; and

(5) strengthened WASH services and water resource institutions.

The project will incorporate sustainability of resources and services, upstream/downstream integration, and effective strategies to scale.

The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) will work with the Chief of Party to manage and implement a high-impact program to institutionalize catalytic models of sustainable service delivery and strengthen governance for resilient and sustainable management of WASH services and water resources in Kenya.

The successful candidate will be knowledgeable of USAID rules and regulations, an adept manager, a technical expert in one or more WASH areas, and will lead the sub-granting program team from Nairobi. Implementing activities will be primarily in the regions of Lake Victoria and Tana/Arth/Ewaso.

Specific DCOP responsibilities include the following:
  • Provide leadership to the program’s subgranting program. Oversee subgrant program planning, training, granting, and supervise program monitoring, evaluating, and reporting.
  • Support the COP to ensure that the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and progress of all program activities are in accordance with strategies and standards and meet the goals and objectives of communities, USAID, and the Government of Kenya (GoK).
  • Provide technical expertise in areas such as water supply, water treatment, sanitation, market-based solutions, product introduction, behavior change related to hygiene and nutrition, management of water resources, governance, productive use of water, and capacity development.
  • Ensure that cross-cutting themes such as gender equity, Multiple Use Water Services (MUS), and climate change are fully integrated into WASH and water resource management grant programming.
  • Provide mentoring, coaching, and supervision for direct reports.
  • Provide financial management and reporting for the grants program, including the submission of timely and accurate performance and financial reports. Monitor budget utilization and ensure proper financial management and utilization of funds.

Required Skills:
  • Strong understanding of USAID procurement processes, procedures, and grants management.
  • Demonstrated experience managing complex projects, involving large subgranting programs.
  • Technical proficiency in water supply, sanitation, and/or hygiene program design and, implementation.
  • Strong planning, management and organizational skills. Demonstrated skill in quickly assessing priorities and opportunities, with attention to detail.
  • Strong MS Office skills, including Word and Excel.
  • Strong written and oral presentation skills in English. Preference for applicants who are also fluent in written and spoken Swahili.

Required Experience:
  • Master's degree in business administration, finance, commerce, or a relevant field such as environmental studies, international development, engineering, and/or public health.
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in the development sector, managing USAID-funded projects, preferably in East Africa.
  • Demonstrated experience managing grant programs.


Job Title: Chief of Party, USAID Kenya Integrated WASH Program

Requisition Number: 001

Area of Interest: Water & Sanitation

Position Type: Full Time

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Please Note: This position is contingent on the awarding of funding by the donor.

Job Description

The Millennium Water Alliance seeks a Chief of Party for an anticipated 5-year WASH program in Kenya expected to be awarded by USAID in FY2014.

KIWASH aims to provide at-scale adoption of sustainable models of WASH service delivery through

(1) scaled-up market-based service delivery models;

(2) increased access to sustainable financing/credit for WASH services;

(3) improved access to integrated WASH and nutrition services;

(4) increased environmental sustainability of WASH services; and

(5) strengthened WASH services and water resource institutions.

The project will incorporate sustainability of resources and services, upstream/downstream integration, and effective strategies to scale.

The Chief of Party will lead a coalition of NGOs and other development partners in managing and implementing a high-impact program to institutionalize catalytic models of sustainable service delivery and strengthen governance for resilient and sustainable management of WASH services and water resources in Kenya.

The successful candidate will be a key decision-maker, an adept manager, a technical expert in one or more WASH areas, and will lead a team of direct reports in Nairobi and coordinate multiple implementing partner organizations to ensure operational and programmatic efficiency and success.

Implementing activities will be primarily in the regions of Lake Victoria and Tana/Arth/Ewaso.

Specific COP responsibilities include the following:
  • Provide overall leadership and strategic direction to the program. Oversee planning, quality assurance and supervise program monitoring, evaluating, and reporting. Ensure quality and timely submittal of all project deliverables.
  • Serve as the principal liaison with USAID, as well as establish, represent and maintain effective working relationships with USAID, key GoK partners, local and international NGOs, implementing partners, and other development sector stakeholders.
  • Provide strategic direction in technical areas such as water supply, water treatment, sanitation, market-based solutions, product introduction, behavior change related to hygiene and nutrition, management of water resources, governance, productive use of water, and capacity development.
  • Ensure that the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and progress of all program activities are in accordance with strategies and standards and meet the goals and objectives of communities, USAID, and the Government of Kenya (GoK).
  • Ensure that cross-cutting themes such as gender equity, Multiple Use Water Services (MUS), and climate change are fully integrated into WASH and water resource management programming.
  • Maintain effective relationships with other USAID implementing partners and work to ensure cross-project alignment of annual workplans and WASH technical approaches.
  • Create a culture of integrity across the project.
  • Provide mentoring, coaching, and supervision for direct reports and senior team members.
  • Provide oversight and consolidation for the financial management and reporting for the program, including the submission of timely and accurate performance and financial reports.
  • Monitor budget utilization and ensures proper financial management and utilization of funds.
  • Oversee implementation of a common monitoring, evaluation and learning system among all partners and analyze the data it generates to inform project management, technical programming and development of best practices and applied research.
  • Facilitate and document lessons learned and best practices within the coalition and outside it such that all participating institutions, USAID, the GoK, and constituent communities may realize improved WASH outcomes.
  • Organizes learning and sharing opportunities between program and external stakeholders on a regular basis.
  • Use problem-solving and consensus-building skills and ability to promote coordination among diverse interests and institutions.

Required Skills:
  • Technical proficiency in water supply, sanitation, and/or hygiene program design, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation.
  • Demonstrated experience managing similarly complex projects in East African countries, involving multi-million dollar budgets, coordination with multiple programs, and partner institutions.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the cross-sectoral application of WASH strategies to improve health, livelihoods and nutrition.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and application of state-of-the-art WASH practices and approaches.
  • Knowledge and prior application of participatory methodologies.
  • Strong leadership, analytical and organizational skills. Demonstrated skill in quickly assessing priorities and opportunities and managing a variety of activities with attention to detail.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally with donor, project stakeholders, in-country collaborators and staff at all levels of the organization. Proven ability to convene/chair high profile meetings.
  • Understanding of USAID procurement processes, procedures, and grants management.
  • Strong MS Office skills, including Word and Excel.
  • Strong written and oral presentation skills in English. Preference for applicants who are also fluent in written and spoken Swahili.

Required Experience:
  • Master's degree in a relevant field such as environmental studies, international development, engineering, and/or public health.
  • Minimum of 10 years of senior-level management experience in the development sector, preferably in water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). Preference for additional experience in policy and governance.
  • 3-5 years of experience managing and/or implementing USAID-funded programs in East Africa.

Qualified Kenyan nationals are particularly encouraged to apply.

Applicants should forward a cover letter, CV in reverse chronological format, and a list of at least 3 professional references (name, contact information, and statement of relationship to the reference) to MWAKIWASHCoP@gmail.com.

Closing Date: November 25, 2013

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

The Millennium Water Alliance offers sustainable solutions through advocacy, shared knowledge, and collaborative programming. Our vision mirrors our belief that no one should die or suffer chronic illness as the result of a water-related disease. With nine implementing NGO members, the Alliance demonstrates commitment to water and sanitation programs that embody the values of transparency, accountability, efficiency, and sensitivity in all their work.


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