Associate Director – WASH Programme - World Vision Jobs in Kenya

Associate Director – WASH Programme - World Vision Jobs in Kenya

Purpose of the Position:

To Support the WASH Director provide the technical leadership and direction needed to successfully support timely and quality implementation of Kenya integrated WASH initiative Project to improve child well being as well as being responsible for the coordination and overseeing the work of Kenya Integrated WASH initiative.

In order to successfully do so, the Associate WASH Director must be able to effectively communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that serves as an example to others.

Major Responsibilities:

• Direct the successful implementation of WASH Programme and roll out of all project elements in the National Office and IPA strategic and operational plans that focus specifically on provision of potable water and adequate sanitation as well as empowerment in focus to community well being;
• Ensure quality, focus and feasibility in the development, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of WASH Programme interventions in target communities;
• Ensure that the project interventions are designed and developed not only in alignment with WVK fully integrated three track ministry approach but also in compliance with WV, GOK, SPHERE,WHO,GIG and other accepted norms and standards including DNH programming model;
• Direct the provision and/or establishment of needed tools, methodological approaches, technical assistance, training / capacity building, DME support and accompanying business processes to ensure that project interventions in target communities achieve or surpass relevant WV child well being objectives;
• Ensure successful development, elaboration and roll out of implementation strategies and operational guidelines in response to community well being priorities;
• Provide effective leadership to staff within the and WASH Programme Branch and directly manage the National Coordinators for Water and Sanitation & Hygiene and Logistics officer in liaison with the Associate Director Supply Chain Management;
• Support the consolidation of a learning culture - based upon evidenced based best practices and industry standards - to enable project staff to achieve and/or surpass established targets and standards and;
• Impart appropriate mentoring, coaching and supervision in order to equip, motivate and empower a new generation of technical specialists within WASH Programme and WVK in general.

Corresponding Responsibilities:

• Ensure that business processes, standards and policies developed in coordination with other WVK entities that support project interventions for integrated WASH Initiative are aligned with WV, donor and other relevant standards;
• Ensure that all project interventions in WASH Programme are effectively supported in terms of the assessment, design, implementation and evaluation stages of LEAP and /or other partnership and donor standards;
• Ensure the WASH Programme implementation team has the appropriate systems and processes in place and receive timely and technical support to meet or exceed their key performance targets on time;
• Work with the Water, Sanitation & Hygiene coordinators in ensuring that all WASH sector specific interventions are effectively supported, in terms of receiving timely and appropriate technical assistance needed to meet or exceed donor performance and compliance expectations;
• Guide the WASH coordinators in providing EDR, Branch, Sub Branch and IPA staff the relevant technical support required to successfully meet or exceed yearly projected additional funds acquisition targets to cover more IPAs;
• Ensure that all staff within the domain of the WASH Programme meet or exceed basic professional requirements and conduct themselves in accordance with WV policies and principals;
• Ensure that professional development activities, including appraisals, performance agreements, monitoring and needed training and mentoring activities are successfully carried out;
• Enable WASH Programme technical specialists to successfully engage with key internal and external stakeholders, including other F&A and P&C as well as Support Office, National and international research entities, government, church and other civil society representatives.

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience:

• The holder of this position must have a Bachelor’s degree in Water/Civil Engineering from a recognized University. An advanced relevant degree is an added advantage;
• They must have a minimum of 7 years experience designing, planning, implementing, supervising and reporting on integrated development, relief and/or advocacy projects and at least 3 years experience as a manager;
• Well Knowledgeable in Kenya Government WASH policies, water reforms and structures related to water systems, SPHERE, WHO, GEG standards including DNH programming model.
• They must have both an extensive conceptual understanding of and demonstrated practical command for implementing WASH program design, management and evaluation principals:
• The holder of this position must be a results orientated leader who can manage and satisfy multiple and at times conflicting organizational, donor and other stakeholder demands.
• He /she must also have solid public relations skills and be a strong team player.

How to Apply

All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees, one of whom must be a church leader/priest/pastor, should be sent to reach the undersigned not later than October 13, 2010.

Director
People and Culture
World Vision Kenya
P.O. Box 50816 - 00200 Nairobi, Kenya

Email: recruit_kenya@wvi.org

Closing Date: October 13 2010

Please indicate clearly on the envelope or on the subject line the position you are applying for. (Only short-listed candidates will be contacted).

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