Closing date: 03 Jul 2015
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Sanitation and Hygiene Regional Coordinator.
Description:
FHI360 seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Sanitation and Hygiene Regional Coordinators for an upcoming Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) project in Ethiopia. The project aims to accelerate the expansion of improved sustainable drinking water supply and sanitation access and improve hygiene behaviors while expanding sustainable agricultural use in the lowland regions of Ethiopia.
Availability of positions is contingent upon funding.
Locations:
Sanitation and Hygiene Regional Coordinator- Somali- 1 position
Sanitation and Hygiene Regional Coordinator- Afar- 1 position Sanitation and Hygiene Regional Coordinator-SNNPR- 1 position
The Sanitation and Hygiene Regional Coordinator will be a key member of the team at the regional level with a responsibility for working closely with stakeholders at the regional level in developing, implementing and monitoring improved sanitation and hygiene products and services, while also creating demand for these services.
Job Summary / Responsibilities:
- Inform the development of relevant technical strategies and marketing approaches by providing regional contextual data, evidence and information.
- Ensure that effective engagement is maintained with communities and with local government partners, to ensure responsive and sustainable programming.
- Monitor implementation and roll-out of sanitation and hygiene strategies identified at the regional level and link closely with other team members to ensure a synergistic and comprehensive project.
- Ensure regional level sanitation and hygiene activities are performed, implemented and expanded with consistent approaches and quality, in accordance with national and global policies and best practices.
- Collaborate closely with partners at the regional level on all technical aspects of sanitation and hygiene activities implementation, ensuring a unified and effective approach to achieving project milestones.
- Work closely with local government counterparts and community partners to implement Community Led Total Sanitation and Hygiene approaches and conduct relevant trainings.
- Review content of BCC materials to ensure relevance and accuracy to specific regional context.
- Participate in assessments and evaluations undertaken at the regional level.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in health communications, public health management, marketing, international development, or a related field.
- Experience in WASH with a minimum of 7 years’ experience
- Experience implementing Community Led Total Sanitation and Hygiene (CLTSH) programming and training staff.
- Experience in project management
- Work experience and/or history of living in Afar, Somali, or SNPPS region of Ethiopia
- Specific regional language fluency required.
- Proven ability to work as an effective team member.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and negotiation skills and experience working in collaboration with partners, donors and NGOs.
- Preference for experience with USAID projects
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Please click here to visit FHI 360's Career Center for a list of all open positions.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or activities.
How to apply:
https://jobs-fhi360.icims.com/jobs/15775/sanitation-and-hygiene-regional-coordinator/job