WaterAid est une organisation non gouvernementale internationale, travaillant sur l’eau, l’assainissement et l’hygiène. Elle a été créée en 1981 lors de la Décennie des Nations unies sur l’eau, et opère dans 34 pays.
Description du poste
Location: Dakar or any of the WaterAid countries in West Africa region: Burkina Faso, Ghana, Mali, Liberia, Niger or Nigeria
It’s hard to believe that today 771 million people do not have clean water and 1.7 billion do not have a decent toilet – around 1 in 5 of the world’s population. Every two minutes a child under five dies from diarrheal diseases caused by poor water and sanitation.
Join WaterAid as our Regional Technical Advisor for West Africa to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good. On top of that you’ll be joining a 2020 Great Place to Work® award-winning organisation.
As our Regional Technical Advisor for West Africa you will ensure that our programmes are delivered to standards in West Africa and that our programme delivery is consistent with national and global best practice in the WASH sector, as well as contribute to raising the standards of technical competence in our country programmes to the highest levels.
This is a 2 years fixed term (full time) role and renewal will be subject to performance. The job will be require frequent travel within West Africa and occasional travel outside the region.
How to Apply
If you are interested in the position and have the right skills and attributes, send your application, consisting of a letter of interest and a CV to [email protected] using ‘Application for RTA West Africa’ as the subject of the email.
- Deadline 2nd September 2022
- Salary Grade G, with excellent benefits
Please note: to apply for this role you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in WaterAid West Africa countries (Burkina Faso, Ghana, Mali, Liberia, Niger & Nigeria).
Only candidates shortlisted for interviewing will be contacted
In this role, you will provide technical support to designing and implementing our programmes in West Afric, as well as ensure maintenance of our quality programme standards.
You’ll also:
- Contribute to developing capacity of staff and partners
- Identify and promote good practices in the region that enable us to achieve high levels of technical excellence
- Identify key opportunities for the region to be represented to promote and enhance our understanding and experience of technical issues on areas of particular interest to the region
To be successful, you’ll have:
- Minimum 10 years of cognate experience in WASH, working at a senior management level in International development sector
- Technical WASH experience: well-updated on innovative technologies, systems, and approaches
- Experience of developing, designing, and implementing WASH programmes
- Fluent in English and French
- Fully committed to WaterAid’s vision, mission and values and a way of working that demonstrates this, with the ability to communicate this enthusiasm to others
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We’re looking for people who share a commitment to our vision. We’re looking for people with an appreciation and respect for different people and ideas, and the energy and expertise to help tackle the most important challenges.
In return, you can expect to get inspiration from the change you help make happen, a sense of belonging and the feeling of being part of a global community. You will also experience stimulation and fulfilment, the chance to grow, and space to be yourself at your best. This is our pledge to you.
WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for abuse (of power, privilege or trust), inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, harassment, bullying or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of the communities in which we work, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.
We celebrate the diversity of our staff, partners and everyone with whom we work to create a culture where everyone feels respected, included and can be their best.
WaterAid is an equal opportunity and is committed to achieving the highest standards of diversity, inclusion and fairness. We welcome applications from all. Should you have a disability or special needs and require additional assistance with your application, please contact us at [email protected]. If a disabled applicant meets the minimum criteria for the role, they will be guaranteed an interview.
No recruitment agencies please.
