Job Title: Institutional Development Specialist
Reference: IDS
Location: Ebonyi State, Nigeria
Organisation: Sustainable Water and Sanitation in Africa (SUWASA)
Sustainable Water and Sanitation in Africa (SUWASA) is a regional program financed by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by Tetra Tech (a company based in the USA) from the Regional Office in Nairobi, Kenya. The mission of SUWASA is to foster the transformation of water and sanitation services delivery in Sub-Saharan Africa to achieve long-term financial sustainability through the application of market-based principles and the engagement of the private sector within a clear policy and regulatory framework.
SUWASA, with funding from USAID, is expanding the model for the design and implementation of the urban water sector reforms of Bauchi State into Rivers and Ebonyi States to assist the two states in creating an environment of sustainable commercial viability for the autonomous financial and management operations of urban water service providers.
To implement its activities in the 2 new states, SUWASA is seeking to employ immediately Nigerian nationals for the two full-time positions openings at each office in Port Harcourt Town, Rivers State and Abakaliki Town, Ebonyi State. Interested candidates meeting the qualifications, experience, and skills outlined below are encouraged to apply for the respective positions openings.
Tetra Tech, implementing the SUWASA project, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in regards to applicant gender, creed or religious beliefs.
Key Responsibilities:
• Support the Team Leader in providing professional advice to the State Ministry on water sector reforms leading to water sector institutions that promote cost recovery principles, financial and management autonomy;
• Design and review existing institutional framework for the urban water services (water supply and sanitation) in Rivers/Ebonyi State, identifying clearly the roles and responsibilities of the key institutions;
• Design or review existing institutional framework for the regulation of urban water services–this may include economic and drinking water quality;
• Identify the roles to be played by the State Government, the Water Services Board and the proposed economic regulator within the framework of the Bauchi State Water Policy;
• Strengthen WSS networking and knowledge management capacity for systematic learning on cutting edge issues on institutional arrangements;
• Support a continuous dialogue between government authorities and cooperating agencies to reach agreement on the proposed institutional arrangements for urban water services;
• Liaise and collaborate with other donor-driven initiatives in the state on the proposed reforms;
• Lead and contribute to concept notes, 'think pieces' and best practice papers on innovative water and sanitation approaches related to institutional frameworks;
• Design a training program for key stakeholders on the institutional arrangements for urban water services to be used in public awareness campaigns.
Qualifications and Experience:
• At least a Master's degree in Institutional Development, Urban Planning, Business Management or Engineering;
• Minimum of eight years experience in position(s) focusing on public policy, institutional development, water and sanitation or infrastructure sector reform;
• A demonstrable understanding of the institutional framework of the water and sanitation sector in Nigeria;
• A good understanding of policies, strategies, technology and social components related to water supply and sanitation in Nigeria is a requirement;
• Strong analytical and communication skills, methodological rigor, and problem-solving ability;
• Highly motivated and experienced in providing high-level and results-oriented technical support to clients under a complex political environment.
How to apply:
Interested candidates should email an updated, current CV with three references and a cover letter to: recruit@ard-suwasa.org, with subject line indicating the specific office of interest: (e.g. IDS, Ebonyi State).
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview and successful candidates will be hired as soon as they are available. Compensation will be commensurate with qualification and relevant experience.
Salary and benefits offered will be in conformance with project local compensation plan.
For more information about SUWASA please visit www.usaid-suwasa.org. (Note: The SUWASA website may be unavailable at present due to site re-design currently in progress.)
The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, May 10, 2013 (Or later date as determined by SUWASA)
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