Company Description
SNV is a non-profit international development organisation established in the Netherlands in 1965. For over 50 years, SNV has been at the forefront of development, helping to build local capacity and empower local families and communities to break the cycle of poverty. We are present on the ground in 30 developing countries in Africa, Asia, Middle East and South America and operate in Agriculture & Food Security, Renewable Energy, and Water, Sanitation & Hygiene. Our 1,200+ advisors in the field come from a variety of cultural and technical backgrounds, and the vast majority are nationals of the countries where we work.
Programme Overview
SNV has been engaged by DFID under the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Results Programme (WASH) to reach 2.73 million people with hygiene promotion and support at least 2.084 million people to gain to access to sanitation through the Sustainable Sanitation and Hygiene for All (SSH4A) results programme. The SSH4A Programme aims to improve access to sanitation and hygiene for rural populations in nine (8 in Africa and 1 in Asia) countries of operation. The SSH4A approach aims at ending open defecation, stimulating business people to offer affordable toilets, encouraging communities to maintain safe hygiene by washing hands and supporting the county government to fulfil the constitutional right to a reasonable standard of sanitation for all its residents. In Kenya, SNV is implementing this exciting programme in a total of fourteen sub counties that are spread in four counties namely Elgeyo Marakwet, Homa Bay, Kericho and Kilifi.
Job Description
Reporting to the WASH Advisor, the WASH Consultant will support field level engagements in the implementation of the programme. He/she will support the WASH Advisor in planning, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating programme interventions in the county. He/she will regularly assess field level programme interventions and report on the same giving recommendations for corrective action. With guidance from the WASH Advisor, the WASH Consultant will also facilitate processes at the field level to strengthen programme implementation.
Responsibilities
- Support coordination and implementation of programme interventions
- Support in strengthening the capacity of the field level programme partners;
- Support in planning and facilitation of review processes;
- Provide technical support for post-triggering, verification, certification and post ODF activities;
- Support in monitoring and reporting on programme interventions, establishment and maintenance of database of all the villages in the project area and support County teams in updating CLTS/BCC data at national level.
- Support strengthening and institutionalization of the county WASH Forums in the targeted counties
- Support sanitation business enterprises in maintaining sales volume with appropriate marketing strategy, product quality, and revenues
- Facilitate behaviour change communication activities through coordination with partners and other stakeholders in the region.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor from time to time
Qualifications
- Degree in environmental health, community development, social sciences or relevant field;
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in a WASH field level position;
- Excellent facilitation and communication skills;
- Experience working with local partners, including governmental agencies at county level
- Experience in implementing CLTS and supply chain programmes
- Knowledge in sales and business development will be an added advantage
Additional Information
Contract duration
The position is offered on a Consultancy Contract for a term of 1 year with possible extension.
Working at SNV
SNV offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, per international standards. We offeropportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. For more information, please visit our website: www.snv.org
Deadline for application: 22nd March 2018
More Information
- Job City Nairobi
