Please note that this position is contingent upon funding. Reports To: Private Sector Engagement and Financing Lead Country/Location: Kenya/Western Kenya Region Length of Contract:** 4 years and
6 months About CRS
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, WASH, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding. Western Kenya Water Program:
Western Water program seeks to strengthen the water sector in Western Kenya by
addressing underlying constraints in the system through data and technology, process innovation, coordination between sector stakeholders, and behaviour change. The project goal is to ensure efficiency of water service delivery, better use of water resources, strengthened sector governance, and increased investment by the private sector. The pr
oj
ect targets the rural and urban water services, and water resources management in 8 counties: Kisumu, Kakamega, Busia, Bungoma, Kisii, Migori, Homabay and Siaya. On the Western Water program, CRS is part of a consortium led by Kenya Markets Trust. Job Summary:
Reporting to the WASH Finance and Partnerships Technical Lead, you will be responsible to support private sector engagement interventions. This includes but is not limited to; sector mapping, establishing and cultivating strategic relationships between water utilities and private sector players. Roles and Key Responsibiliti
es:
- Work with the county government and water services provider to creatively design Private Sector Engagement strategies
- Support the county government to identify viable opportunities in water sector for Private sector engagement
- Design and develop market-led solutions to water services del
iver
y and identify and guide appropriate partnerships with private sector players - Participate in WASH networks, meetings, and select technical working groups as appropriate to champion Private Sector Engagement in the WASH sector
- Maintain relationships with key staff of consortium partner organizations regarding private sector engagement in line with CRS partnership principles
Required Languages – English Fluency, Knowledge of a main national language preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Very good strategic, analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills, with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment and decisions.
- Very good relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally. Strategic in how you approach each relationship.
- Proactive, resou
rceful
, solutions-oriented, and results-oriented.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Key Working Relationships:
Internal: Private Sector Engagement and Financing Lead, Chief of Party, Deputy chief of Party Donor, Western water program consortium members, Country Representative, Head of Programming, Programming staff, Finance Manager, Deputy Regional Director for Program Quality, Regional Technical Advisors, HQ based Public Donor Liaison.
External: Government agencies, partner INGOs and local NGOs, peer agencies, community representatives, private sector actors, including financial institutions.
Basic Qualifications
- Graduate/Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., finance, business administration, economics, public policy etc.) required.
- Relevant professional qualifications an adde
d advant
age. - Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in WASH sector.
- Demonstrated experience of successful management, including management of functions of complex, multi-activity projects.
- Experience engaging partners and strengthening partnerships.
- Experience in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications, and information and budget management systems.
- Demonstrated commitment to respect, equity, diversity and inclusion including gender equality.
Further Qualifications:
- Good knowledge of gender responsive and/or transformative WASH system strengthening and governance principles, methods, and monitoring tools.
- Knowledge/experience in working with finance and business development agencies to improve WASH services.
- Knowledge/experience in market-based approaches to develop WASH services.<
/li> - Experience working in USAID funded project.
Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
- Integrity
- Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Builds Relationships
- Develops Talent
- Strategic Mindset
- Accountability & Stewardship
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
What we offer:
CRS offers a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, mission-driven culture that is committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world.
CRS’ emphasis on family values supports benefits, including maternity and paternity leave, policies that promote exclusive breastfeeding, the availability of a baby room at the office, and flexible working hours where possible.
*Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secul
ar traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
CRS Kenya strives to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and work, stay, and do their best.
CRS provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and a
pplicants for
employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability or handicap, medical condition and any other status protected by law. As an equal opportunity employer, CRS will recruit, hire, train and promote persons solely on their qualifications and abilities. Women are highly encouraged to apply. *By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to
treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to the above safeguarding-related topics.*
Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops o
f the United Sta
tes to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.
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