Job Title: Sector Leader Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector
Employer: SNV Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala
Application Deadline: 24th July 2013
(International Contract)
To steer the SNV Uganda WASH sector, we are looking for a highly experienced professional to take the position of Sector leader
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 or she will report directly to the Country Director of SNV Uganda 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:
Business development: develop proposals and secure funding for innovative WASH programmes;
Programme management: deliver effective development results, planning & monitoring, financial management and reporting to donors;
Advisory services: lead complex assignments and monitor quality of advisory services of the sector team;
People Management: Lead and coach the team of SNV advisors, local capacity builders and consultants;
External representation: develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders to improve SNV market position;
Knowledge development: stimulate learning and innovation in the team and deliver knowledge products;
Ensure effective mainstreaming of governance and gender issues and synergy with SNV work in agriculture and renewable energy.
Qualifications:
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;
At least 10 years of relevant working experience in WASH, including some years in Africa and at least 5 years in a management position;
Proven experience with programme design, proposal writing, business development, international donor and private investor relationship management;
Proven experience with project planning, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and financial management;
Proven experience in capacity building, facilitation of multi-stakeholder processes, organisational learning, change processes and good governance;
Proven experience in knowledge development and evidence based advocacy;
A self-motivated achiever with excellent intercultural leadership, teamwork, coaching, communication, networking and organisational skills
Duty station: Kampala with frequent travel to field office
Information about duty station
Health services: adequate for treatment of common illnesses.
Educational facilities: Several good international schools (primary & secondary)
Security situation: family duty station, relative political stability and no direct security threats, low to moderate criminality levels;
Accessibility: five flights daily to Nairobi and daily flights to Europe; upcountry SNV offices accessible by road .
Communication: good telephone and internet services
Contract Type: International
Contract Duration: 2 years, with the possibility of renewal
Desired start date: As soon as possible
