Project Leader - Inclusive Rural Water Services

SNV Nepal

At SNV we believe that no-one should have to live in poverty. We are dedicated to a society in which all people, irrespective of race, class or gender, enjoy the freedom to pursue their own sustainable development. We focus on increasing people's incomes and employment opportunities in productive sectors like agriculture as well as on improving access to basic services such as energy, water, sanitation and hygiene. SNV supports people to access and develop the capabilities, services and opportunities needed to live a healthy, productive and fulfilling life, while sustainably using the natural resources they depend on. Unlike many other development actors, we do not offer funding, but specialize in supporting the resourcefulness of development actors. We work with governments, businesses, knowledge institutes and low-income communities so that together we can transform ideas into policy, policy into action, and action into results. Through our technical knowledge, 50+ years of experience, passionate staff, extensive local presence and global footprint, we strive to make a lasting difference in people's lives. For Further details, please visit the website: http://www.snv.org

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Inclusive Rural Water Services, Project Leader

Kathmandu, Nepal

Company Description

SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation that applies practical know-how to make a lasting difference in the lives of people living in poverty. We use our extensive and long-term in-country presence to apply and adapt our top-notch expertise in agriculture, energy and WASH to local contexts. SNV has over 1250 staff in more than 25 countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. We are proud to be a not-for-profit organisation that uses project financing to implement our mission. This requires us to work efficiently and to invest in operational excellence.

In its new Strategic Plan period (2019 – 2022), SNV will more explicitly aim for systems change during project preparation and implementation - by strengthening institutions and kick-starting markets that help many more to escape poverty beyond our projects. We will continue to position ourselves as a premium organisation and invest in making knowledge flow to and from the frontline.

For more information on SNV, visit our website: www.snv.org

Job Description

Project Overview:

The Project Leader will lead a team of WASH advisors in the first phase of a new project “Beyond the Finish Line - Inclusive and sustainable rural water supply services”, 2018-2022. In partnership with Institute of Sustainable Futures (ISF)/University of Technology Sydney and government partners it aims to contribute to improved health, gender equality, social inclusion, and well-being of the rural communities in Nepal. In supporting inclusive, sustainable, and resilient rural water supply services and hygiene promotion in two districts it will be directly benefitting 40,000 people and 30 institutions. Supported by Australian Aid, it is part of DFATs flagship Water for Women Fund which seeks to lead practice globally in gender and socially inclusive analysis, design and program delivery in WASH and is linked to regional research and learning initiatives.

SNV’s WASH programmes are based upon the principle that access to water, sanitation and hygiene is a human right, and that local government is the duty bearer of that right. SNV’s role is to strengthen the capacity of local actors and systems to enable these rights within the population in their area. With Nepal transitioning to Federalism, the project will work in two new provinces, with a total of 6.5 million people, and include both gravity-fed and ground water systems. 

The project outcomes are as follows:

  1. Improved capacity of local government to lead multi-stakeholder sector planning, monitoring and targeting of investments following the human rights principles using evidence-based, transparent, and gender and socially inclusive decision-making.
  2. Improved performance of rural water supply implementers (construction of schemes) and operators of waters supply services to provide gender and socially inclusive, resilient, and sustainable water supply services.     
  3. Strengthened post-construction support services, on technical, management, financial and social aspects for operators to deliver gender and socially inclusive, resilient, and sustainable water supply services.
  4. Improved capacity of local government to implement evidence-based inclusive and accessible hygiene SBCC around key behaviours such as hand-washing with soap (HWWS), MHM, cleanliness of toilets, safe water use and conservation at households, schools, and health facilities, and address social norms and attitudes.
  5. National learning and harmonisation by using project learnings to develop role models for gender and socially inclusive, resilient, and sustainable services and wider gender and socially inclusive outcomes.
  6. Improved leadership, voice, and choice of women, people with disabilities, and people who are socially excluded in households, communities, and institutions by mainstreaming the “GESI lense” in all programme components and targeting tailored initiatives for people who may be disadvantaged.

Further information http://www.snv.org/project/inclusive-and-sustainable-rural-water-supply-services-nepal

Overall Purpose of the Job:

SNV Nepal is seeking a senior WASH professional in the position of Project Leader to lead the implementation of the project on inclusive and sustainable rural water supply services. The Project Leader will be responsible for the implementation of activities related to the project delivery including staff management, project planning, budgeting, implementation, evaluation, and supporting donor reporting.  S/he will provide technical leadership on overall strategic development as well as specific technical inputs for all project activities linked to the project outcomes. S/he will be responsible for supporting a range of assessments related to gender, social inclusive, and climate resilient rural water supply services to guide an evidence-based process in project development. S/he will develop staff and implementing partner capacities in project implementation.

S/he will play an active role in regional exchanges, learning and ongoing research activities as part of the broader fund and partnerships. S/he will be well informed about and contribute to relevant international knowledge networks and lead the development of quality knowledge products through the project learnings and their dissemination through different channels together with knowledge partners and senior advisors. 

The Project Leader will further develop the required networks with national and sub-national stakeholders including government, INGOs and development partners, local NGOs, private sector, and special interest groups linked to gender equality and social inclusion and climate resilient rural water supply services.  S/he will engage in various types of partnerships including collaborations, sub-contracting, and/or joint implementation.

The Project Leader will work closely with the senior management and knowledge partner ISF as well as other key collaborating partners directly linked to the project including, IWMI Nepal, and individual consultants, etc.

The Project Leader will report to SNV Nepal WASH Sector Leader in-country and the Multi-Country Project Manager for the “Beyond the Finish Line” based in Australia. The Project Leader will be based in Kathmandu with frequent travel to the districts.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in relevant field with qualifications in engineering.
  • Desirable 10 years’ experience in implementing (rural) water supply programmes.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English.
  • Proven track record and/or demonstrated knowledge in implementing activities linked to most or all of the stated project outcomes.
  • Demonstrated experience in developing quality donor reports, project documents, and knowledge products in English.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of monitoring and evaluation and its application for project development.
  • Demonstrated knowledge, commitment and understanding of gender equality and social inclusive principles and approaches to water service delivery.
  • Proven ability to understand and facilitate capacity building activities.
  • Demonstrated creativity, willingness to innovate, and to think systematically and strategically.
  • Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement and networking including government, I/NGOs, private sector, development partners.
  • Willingness to travel in remote areas.
  • Commitment to child protection principles and practice.

Additional Information

Contract Type:                National / International - highly competent Nepali nationals get preference over international candidates

Contract Duration:               1 year with the possibility of extension depending on performance

Expected Start Date:             As soon as possible

Information Duty Station:     Kathmandu, Nepal

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 WASH experts. For more information, please visit our website: www.snv.org

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 on the link below before Friday 14 December 2018.

https://www.smartrecruiters.com/ni/SNV/9fe320c2-0842-4cbc-8825-b596ec304039-inclusive-rural-water-services-project-leader

Overview

Category Development and Project
Openings 1
Experience Please check vacancy details.
Education Post Graduate / Masters in related field.
Posted Date 03 Dec, 2018
Apply Before 14 Dec, 2018
City Kathmandu