Water Sector Specialist | SNV | ngo jobs 2023

Water Sector Specialist | SNV | ngo jobs 2023 :SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation that makes a lasting difference in the lives of people living in poverty by helping them raise incomes and access basic services. We focus on three sectors – Agriculture, Energy, and Water – and have a long-term, local presence in 24 countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Our team of just over 1,300 people is the backbone of SNV.

Background for Water Sector Specialist | SNV | ngo jobs 2023

Through its Water Sector, SNV’s aims to contribute to improving water security for all, namely the reliable availability of an acceptable quantity and quality of water for health, livelihoods, ecosystems and production, coupled with an acceptable level of water-related risks. Under the water sector, SNV supports sustainable and inclusive water uses for domestic and productive proposes, sanitation, pollution and waste management, as well as an urban integrated water cycle approach and water resource management.

The work in the water sector touches upon three human rights: the human right to water and sanitation, and the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment. Governments are the duty-bearers of progressive realisation of these rights in their areas. Therefore SNV works with governments to develop and implement sustainable water governance systems which engage private sector and civil society in a way that rights for all are realised, even for those areas that are less profitable or have less political weight.

SNV has a track record in facilitating structural change at different levels (national, sub-national, and local), bringing together relevant stakeholders and creating conditions for change at scale. Our work is evidence based and promotes learning among peers in and across countries. Gender equality, social inclusion, and climate resilience are universal themes across all our work.

SNV Nepal was our first office in Asia, commencing in 1980. Since then we have directly impacted the lives of people in some of the poorest districts of the country. Currently we operate in 4 of 7 provinces across Nepal. The primary office is based in Kathmandu, with field offices in provinces. SNV’s WATER sector in Nepal presently has two major projects under implementation, encompassing both rural and urban sanitation, WASH in health care facilities and rural water. Our work is aligned with the development priorities of the government of Nepal and integrates the strengthening of the new federal structure at federal, provincial and local level.

Overview of the position

SNV seeks a talented, entrepreneurial, result-oriented and proven professional who will work with the country team in Nepal to further build on SNV’s Water programmes. We encourage passionate professionals looking to influence the sector. Under guidance of the global sector head, developing the transition from WASH to a broader WATER sector in the country.

The different roles for the Water Sector Specialists are:

Responsible for the overall supervision and management of Water portfolio, steering the quality of technical advisory services, and ensuring an alignment with SNV’s approaches;
Lead the identification and development of business opportunities for the Water sector and future water sector in the country.
Responsible for building and maintaining relations in-country with National Government, donors, and other organisations of the sector;
Enhance the quality and visibility of our Water programme and position SNV within the (inter) national Water sector; and
Assumes the role of in-country Program Manager for the WASH Programmes and potentially new portfolio for the sector.

The WATER Sector Specialist reports directly to the Country Director and collaborates closely with the WATER global sector team.

Table of Contents

Job Description for Water Sector Specialist | SNV | ngo jobs 2023

Strategic Leadership: develop country level water sector strategy aligned to corporate water sector frameworks; including climate resilience.
Advisory Services: lead complex assignments, set benchmarks for results, and monitor quality of advisory services of the water sector team;
Programme Management: deliver effective development results, planning and monitoring, financial management, and donor reporting;
Business Development: develop proposals and secure funding for innovative water sector programmes;
People Management: lead, manage, and coach the team of SNV advisors, partners and consultants;
Relationship Management: ensure cordial relationships with variety of partners connecting different processes in a competitive market and identify strategic alliances and networks to invest in;
Monitoring & Evaluation: ensure uniform understanding and practice in planning, reporting, monitoring, and evaluation of water programmes in line with SNV’s internal frameworks;
Representation & Promotion: develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders to improve SNV’s market position and actively participate in external and internal networks;
Knowledge management: Facilitate learning, documentation and evidence based knowledge development in collaboration with SNV’s global team and partners;
Contribute to SNV as a member of the Country Management Team.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in a relevant technical field
7+ years of relevant experience in rural and urban sanitation or a water sector-related field in rural and urban contexts including at least 5 years in a management role, preferably in Asia;

Competences

Experience in institutional development and systems strengthening in urban WASH and preferably one other water (sub) sector, beyond the community level;
Experience with development and performance strengthening of public-private partnerships in urban service delivery
A sound understanding of SDG 6, in particular in relation to the needs of women, girls and other vulnerable groups;
Understanding of climate change adaptation and mitigation in the broader WATER sector
International work experience and the ability to effectively coach and lead a team of advisors in a multi-cultural setting;
Demonstrated programme design, proposal writing, business development, and international donor relationship management;
Proven track record in project management, specifically in project planning, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and financial management for large scale comprehensive projects;
Interest to collaborate, contribute to and learn from peers in SNV’s global water sector network;
Analytical capacity and writing skills
Proficiency in English speaking, reading and writing required;
The successful candidate will be a self-motivated achiever with excellent intercultural leadership, teamwork, coaching, communication, networking and organisational skills.

Additional Information

Reports to : Country Director

Contract Duration : Initial 1 year with possibility of extension

Contract Type : National Employment Contract

Duty Station : Kathmandu, Travel to Project District s (30%)

Working at SNV : SNV offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. We offer a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from, and contribute to, an internal global network of WATER Sector experts.

How to Apply:

If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and letter of motivation indicating salary expectations with deadline February 12, 2023

We will require that you provide us with the full details of three people who are willing to act as a reference. We will not contact these references without your explicit permission.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. SNV is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply. All information will be in the strictest confidence.

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Water Sector Specialist | SNV | ngo jobs 2023

Job Description for Water Sector Specialist | SNV | ngo jobs 2023

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