SNV Netherlands Development Organisation is dedicated to a society where all people enjoy the freedom to pursue their own development. It contributes to poverty alleviation through (1) increasing Production, Income and Employment (PIE) and (2) increasing access to Quality Basic Services (BASE).

Job Summary

SNV Ghana Country Sector Programmes provide a framework for delivery of capacity development services for impact. The programmes are aligned to Ghana’s national development priorities and targets and the SNV global strategy for the period 2007-2015 “Local Impact Global Presence”. The overall objective of the sector programmes is to work together with strategic partners to deliver comprehensive integrated packages of services to groups of clients.

In the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector, SNV Ghana aims to contribute towards an increased access to sustainable, equitable and affordable Water, Sanitation and Hygiene services particularly in rural and peri-urban communities of Ghana.

As part of a team of WASH Advisors, the Senior WASH Advisor will be working at macro (national) and meso (districts and regions) levels.

SNV Ghana is seeking to recruit a results-oriented and proactive Ghanaian Senior Advisor with strong knowledge and experience in the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector to among others:

•  Boost the quality, visibility and relevance of SNV expertise in WASH and make SNV Ghana a bench mark in the WASH sector
•  Support strategic partnership building, business development and resource mobilization drive of the WASH team.

Principal Accountabilities:
1. Strategic positioning/Resources mobilization

•  Be a lead player in WASH country strategy, resulting in the right strategic choices for SNV within the WASH sector
•  Play a leading role in identifying and assessing the impact potential of proposed SNV investments in the WASH sector
•  Provide substantive inputs and guidance for the decision-making with regard to portfolio/national WASH positioning and development.
•  Support SNV’s management in mobilization of resources for its advisory support to clients as well as brokering funds for clients with third party financing agencies.

2. Advisory Practice:

•  Support Clients/Partners in a multi-stakeholder approach and stimulates building effective networks and partnerships between them.
•  Facilitate the micro - macro divide for improved policy formulation and implementation  based on an evidence based approach
•  Facilitate evaluation and impact assessment of the programme interventions both at Client/Partner level and beneficiary level.

3. Learning / teamwork:

•  Support networks and collaboration with partnerships with similar and complementary initiatives, undertaken by other organizations, institutions and programmes.
•  Provide leadership in developing and strengthening SNV knowledge base in WASH, at organisational and (through assignment based coaching) individual levels.

4. Knowledge management/development:

•  Introduce/share international best practices on WASH with clients, partners and team.
•  Document results and best practices in the form of case studies, advisory practice experiences, training materials together with the clients and the team, and present study and research findings at relevant forums. Active support to WASH advisors in developing case studies.

Duty station:  Wa and Tamale
Contract period: One (1) year renewable

Qualification Required & Experience

Educational background:

•  Master’s degree in Water Resource Management, Sanitary Engineering, Public Health or other relevant degree with specialization in water sanitation and hygiene service provision.

Work experience:

•  8-10 years of experience in water resource management and/or WASH service delivery including 5 years as senior advisor or consultant
•  Sound knowledge of WASH approaches and concepts and demonstrated experience with service delivery mechanisms, including financial management and cost recovery mechanisms
•  Application of theoretical models related to development processes, and institutional (inter-organizational development (Capacity Development Services)
•  Knowledge of good (water) governance practices, gender-sensitive and empowerment principles approaches
•  Strategic analysis of WASH environment both nationally as well as internationally
•  Strong writing skills and publishing articles on WASH
•  Advocacy, networking / lobbying and knowledge brokering and knowledge development
•  Knowledge of the legal and institutional framework for WASH service delivery in Ghana
•  Ability to build partnerships to mobilize  resources from donors both locally and international

Languages:

•  Proficient in English and working knowledge  in French

Desired Skills and attitude:

•  Leadership, entrepreneurship and coaching and self-reflection skills;
•  Good team player, pragmatic and patient negotiator with solution orientated approach.
•  Readiness to work and travel in rural districts with minimal amenities;
•  Computer literacy in MS Office and Internet use
•  Excellent listening skills combined with oral and written communication skills (in both English and French)

Location: Wa / Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Please send your  most recent CV to:

The Human Resource Advisor
SNV Ghana
No161, Maseru Road
East Legon Residential area
P. O Box 30284
KIA, Airport- Accra

Tel: +233 307012440. Email:  efenu@snvworld.org also visit our website: www.snvworld.org

Closing Date: 30 May, 2013