Main Responsibilities:

• Contribute to defining the country strategy as well as the strategy and positioning of the WASH technical department
• Coordinate the identification of needs and the formulation of project proposals
• Oversee the implementation of programs/projects and ensure that reports are submitted
• Guarantee the quality and cost-effectiveness of projects
• Ensure the active participation of ACF in national sectoral coordination and technical forums and develop sectoral partnerships
• Team Management
• Promote capitalization, technical development, and research within the WASH Department

Qualification and Skills:

• Master’s degree in Public Health / Engineering/ or a relevant field in line with the job profile
• At least five (5) years’ experience in WASH sector
• 2 years’ of experience of working in a Country Senior Management Role.
• Should have proven skills in Civil engineering and / or construction of WASH structures (wells, reservoirs,
  latrines), Health promotion/public health, Community mobilization, WASH in emergency situations, Project-related statistical analyses and investigative techniques
• Previous experience of working in matrix management.
• Knowledge and understanding of Logistical and administrative procedures, Cost-effectiveness analysis, indicators and capitalization (international standards and methodology of intervention)
• Expertise in project cycle management
• Advanced knowledge of the mechanisms for coordination (the Cluster approach, humanitarian strategies and financing, the principles of partnership)
• Advanced knowledge of the sectoral partners and the principal funding agencies
• Knowledge and understanding of DRM, the urban environment, Sustainable Development Goals, Decentralized cooperation, Water rights and sectoral government.
• Should have managerial and team management skill.
• Ability to prioritize simple solutions accessible to all depending on circumstances
• Sensitive and responsive to Gender and Diversity and Social Inclusion
• Excellent standard of written and spoken English and Nepali
• Excellent computer skills including navigating email, internet and MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Vacancy Ref: ACFWASHKAWHOD
Contract Type:  Fixed Term
Contract Duration: December 2018 (Extendable subject to Funding and Performance)
Duty Station: Kathmandu