Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 18 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Project Summary
The Sanitation Advisor will work together with partners to implement the sanitation component of the upcoming WASH project and will be tasked with facilitating the discussion and strategic planning between mandated national authorities, municipal governments, WASH partners and sanitation private sector to achieve the sanitation objectives of the wider WASH project. The Advisor will coordinate and have a dotted line to the CRS Zambia country program, especially the Head of programs, CRS WASH Team and report directly to the project Chief of Party. With the aim of scaling functional and viable sanitation service, chains at household, community and the municipal level and build upon the CP’s previous experience in WASH, the director will mainly focus on:
1) Designing, implementing monitoring and reporting on the sanitation component of the WASH project.
2) Continue to develop our knowledge and understanding of the Sanitation and Fecal Sludge sector and identify opportunities to increase the sanitation footprint in country through formative research.
3) Ensure the strong collaboration of the project with partners, local authorities, institutions and communities.
4) Mapping and understanding of opportunities to improve private sector engagement for sanitation, their function and capacity to propose solutions at scale for the sector.

Job Responsibilities:
1. Implement USAID -based sanitation approaches.
2. Leading or advising in the technical aspects of market-based sanitation.
3. Engage in the market aspects of the supply chain, expand and strengthen the technical and business skills building for sanitation and hygiene MSMEs or masons.
4. Integrate behavioral elements (market, income, and hygiene behaviors).
5. Advise on the supply and demand of sanitation and hygiene and how to achieve change and results in both.
6. Implement gender inclusive basic sanitation and hygiene products, services, and behaviors.
7. Ensure Increased equitable supply of diverse and affordable basic sanitation and hygiene products.
8. Improved coordination and learning among sanitation and hygiene actors including the private sector.
9. Intimate knowledge of USAID’s market-based sanitation approaches and tools.

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications
• Masters in environmental engineering/Sanitation Marketing.
• Project management.
• System thinking and experience in the reinforcement of sanitation systems.
• Sanitation, wastewater treatment, sludge treatment, sanitation in institutions.
• Community engagement and social behavior change expertise.
• Market based programing for WASH, sanitation marketing, private sector engagement, public private partnership and market analysis.
• Advocacy for Water sanitation and hygiene.
• District and local government engagement, WASH governance.
• Experience engaging/collaborating with partner organizations.
• Experience with WASH and proven application of WASH methodologies.
• MEAL skills and experience preferred.
• Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications and information management systems.
• Ability to work with stakeholders on multiple levels including government authorities at all levels, non-government organizations, CRS partners, donors and media groups.
• Project Process and Project Management Process Documentation.
• Ability to facilitate in group discussions with stakeholders and partners.
• Good written and interpersonal communication skills.

USAID Experience is required
Personal Skills
• Observation, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment.
• Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners and community members.
• Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities.
• Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented.
• Ability to work as part of diverse and multi-cultural team.
Required Languages
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English with ability to write technical reports
Travel Required
• Based in Lusaka but must be willing and able to travel up to 50% to the field.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills with ability to make sound judgment.
• Strong relationship management skills and the ability to work effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to write reports.
• Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented.

Key Working Relationships:
Internal: Country Representative, Head of Programs, CRS WASH Team
External: Chief of Party
***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 secular 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.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
• Please email a cover letter, and curriculum vitae which should include three references to: crszambiajobs@crs.org  Please include the position you are applying for in the subject line.
• The closing date for applications is Friday 26th July 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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