Immediate Start Preferred
Initial 12 month contract with potential extension
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced WASH Specialist in our operational surge capacity response programme, based in Nairobi.
We are looking for a WASH Specialist with proven experience of relief work, and
strong sector specific skills in order to effectively lead the start up and
implementation of WASH work within our new DM programme in accordance with
Tearfund’s approach to good practice, policy and strategy.Initial 12 month contract with potential extension
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced WASH Specialist in our operational surge capacity response programme, based in Nairobi.
The WASH Specialist will be responsible to provide technical support and advice to Tearfund partners and Tearfund field staff within the sector for the design, implementation and management of projects across Tearfund partners and a potential Tearfund DMT programme, operating in Kenya and Somalia.
The WASH Specialist will be responsible for coordination of Tearfund’s sector activities with the UN, NGOs and Government and for participating in external advocacy activities within their sector, within the UN, NGO and Government community.
- The
post requires frequent travel to field sites.
- Applicants
will have a degree or equivalent in a related sector and be a credible
advisor with proven leadership, negotiation, analytical and representation
skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of
people.
- Applicants
must have substantive up-to-date working knowledge of relief environments
within an International NGO environment.
- Excellent
written and spoken English is essential.
Interested applicants are invited to submit their applications
together with their CVs to Nairobi.recruit@tearfund.org.
Please indicate “WASH Specialist” in the subject line
Closing Date: 5th April 2012
Due to immediate start date, applications will be screened immediately on arrival, so please apply as soon as possible.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please indicate “WASH Specialist” in the subject line
Closing Date: 5th April 2012
Due to immediate start date, applications will be screened immediately on arrival, so please apply as soon as possible.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.