The Water for the World Act of 2014 builds on the Water for the Poor Act of 2005, which made water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) a U.S. foreign policy priority, instructing the USG to focus programming and resources in priority countries that have both the greatest sector needs and opportunities for impact. The USAID Water and Development Plan under the U.S. Government Global Water Strategy articulates the Agency’s approach to increase the availability and
sustainable management of safe water and sanitation for the underserved and most vulnerable. Congress has consistently appropriated funds under the water directive to increase sustainable access to safe drinking water and sanitation and improve hygiene. It is anticipated that increased funding for water, sanitation and hygiene activities will be sustained for the coming years. A dedicated WASH team manages this work at USAID/XXX.

The position will provide leadership, program management and technical support for USAID water and sanitation-related programs. The Project Management Specialist (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Advisor will: 1) Lead efforts to design and
manage targeted Mission programs that focus on improving water supply, sanitation and hygiene; 2) Lead efforts to monitor and evaluate all Mission activities contributing toward improved water supply, sanitation and hygiene; 3) Provide overall technical analysis and guidance to the Mission on strategies to improve water supply, sanitation and hygiene; 4) Serve as a liaison between USAID and other USG agencies, national WASH partners in government, NGO and donor agencies. The incumbent will serve as an Agreement Officer’s Representative/Contract Officer’s Representative (AOR/COR) or Activity Manager and provide oversight and direction to activities conducted by Implementing Partners (IPs) under Contract, Cooperative Agreement, and/or Grant. The Project Management Specialist (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Advisor is expected to guide, coordinate, manage and monitor the water, sanitation and hygiene related portfolio of the country, leading to successful outcomes. He/She must interact with a range of colleagues involved in the sector, maintain oversight of the overall sector impacts and ensure the efficient use of resources.

Sector Leadership and Strategy
Lead efforts to identify, prioritize and address policy and institutional constraints impeding the attainment of sustainable access to improved urban and rural water supply and sanitation in the country. Lead efforts to identify, prioritize and address key technical challenges, and policy and institutional structures, constraints and opportunities in sustainable water and sanitation service provision and management in the country, including those related to private sector participation in the sector. Identify opportunities to use available USAID field support mechanisms to expand water supply and sanitation coverage and improve hygiene and to leverage resources from other related funding streams, e.g., climate change, food security. Play a key role in identifying and coordinating among the various USG and internal USAID water, sanitation and hygiene-related activities and players. Actively engage with government, other donors and organizations involved in the sector to promote collaborative planning toward long-term sustainable solutions.

Project Management
Develop concept papers, scopes of work, USAID program/project activity design documents and bilateral and multilateral agreements related to the design of water, sanitation and hygiene related programs. Support the design and implementation of targeted water, sanitation and hygiene program and activities with the goal of ensuring that program design and implementation will achieve planned results and USAID goals. Lead the development of a
performance-monitoring plan for all Mission activities contributing toward the objectives of the Senator Paul Simon Water for the World Act and its associated earmarks and contribute to data collection and synthesis. Document development impacts and resolve implementation issues in an efficient and professional manner. Develop, maintain and strengthen working relationships with key partners, including national ministries, local governments, international organizations and other donors, private sector, NGOs, universities and the media to identify and implement efforts to increase synergy among the key stakeholders. Compile, analyze, and disseminate, on a regular basis, to USAID mission staff and USAID/Washington, progress in achieving sector objectives together with commentary on issues and recommended solutions.

Advisory and Technical Services
Provide briefings to USAID and its partners on the status of USAID water, sanitation and hygiene activities in-country. Prepare and deliver presentations on the same issues to local government and USG officials and international and local
program partners and colleagues. Provide technical input to program and strategy design and planning based on knowledge of international best practice and the particular constraints presented in-country. Provide assistance in defining the type of assistance needed by the Mission, facilitate discussions with water and sanitation service contractors, and schedule delivery of this assistance.

a. Education: Bachelor’s degree in environmental management, public health, agricultural engineering,
economics or related field is required.
b. Experience: Minimum 5 years of progressive management experience in urban and rural water supply, sanitation, and hygiene improvement, including work in environments comparable to those of the country. The position requires a combination of managerial, technical, design and analytical abilities combined with the demonstrated ability to manage resources, programs and people. Experience in the areas of sustainable rural and urban water supply
provision, basic sanitation improvement, hygiene promotion especially done in support of water and sanitation access improvements, sector policy reform, and program design. Experience in analyzing sector data and translating into practice.
c. Post Entry Training: On the job training in USAID programming and implementation procedures. ADS related training. Formal AOR/COR training is required for successful performance in the position and will be provided. Appropriate training courses will be offered, subject to course offerings and the availability of funds.
d. Language Proficiencies: Level IV (fluent) in English and in the appropriate host-country business language, both written and spoken, is required. Language competence may be tested.
e. Knowledge: Direct experience in the management of other bilateral or multilateral donor-funded projects. Direct hands-on experience on improving water and sanitation services and hygiene promotion in rural areas, informal urban settlements, and/or displaced persons camps. Experience in strengthening policy frameworks and capacity of local governments, utilities, regulatory agencies, etc. Good understanding of strategy, programming and implementation activities related to WASH. Knowledge of water and sanitation sector development in the relevant region, including
understanding of emerging, evidence-based approaches in technology selection, policies/enabling environment, institutional structures, community governance, financing, environmental sustainability, and social/cultural issues including gender.
f. Skills and abilities: Demonstrated ability to function independently in complex, frequently changing political and economic conditions. Ability to manage resources, programs and people and interact effectively with representatives of national and local governments and USG agency staff. Good Interpersonal and team building skills.

1- Current Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume IN ENGLISH

2- A Cover Letter or summary Statement IN ENGLISH Addressing the evaluation factors

3- List of a minimum of three (3) professional references with accurate telephone and e-mail information.

4- Bachelor's degree