Kunena Site Syndication http://forum.susana.org/ Tue, 21 May 2013 15:46:36 +0000 Kunena 1.6 http://forum.susana.org/components/com_kunena/template/default/images/icons/rss.png http://forum.susana.org/ en-gb http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/20-jobs-and-internships-on-offer/4398-recherche-experts-pour-assainissement-en-zone-lacustre-au-benin#4398 http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/20-jobs-and-internships-on-offer/4398-recherche-experts-pour-assainissement-en-zone-lacustre-au-benin#4398 - un chef de mission, ingénieur en génie civil / sanitaire avec 5 ans d'expérience dans le domaine du développement rural et de la construction d'ouvrages d'assainissement (pour une durée de 6 mois)
- Un technicien supérieur en génie civil ou génie rural (pour une durée de 2 mois).
L'expérience de construction de latrines en zone lacustre ou innondable est un atout supplémentaire.
Cette offre s'adresse à des experts Béninois ou régionaux.
Merci d'adresser votre CV jusqu'à 23/05 à Karen Mauret : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it sous la référence Bénin A0178]]> Jobs and internships on offer Wed, 15 May 2013 09:12:11 +0000 http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/20-jobs-and-internships-on-offer/4390-vacancy-ceo-irc-international-water-and-sanitation-centre-the-netherlands#4390 http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/20-jobs-and-internships-on-offer/4390-vacancy-ceo-irc-international-water-and-sanitation-centre-the-netherlands#4390
IRC wants every person in the world to enjoy their human right to safe water, sanitation and hygiene, now and forever.

To help achieve its ambitions IRC is currently seeking candidates for the position of CEO.

The CEO takes the lead in creating new funding opportunities, in supporting innovation and in developing and maintaining an international network of partners. The CEO is an inspiring personality who is able to further develop IRC as a professional organisation and to motivate staff to work as an effective interdisciplinary team.

Application deadline: 3 June 2013

For the full announcement and application details go to: www.irc.nl/page/79041]]> Jobs and internships on offer Tue, 14 May 2013 12:23:52 +0000 http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/20-jobs-and-internships-on-offer/4213-needed-sanitation-marketing-consultant-freetown-urban-wash-consortium#4213 http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/20-jobs-and-internships-on-offer/4213-needed-sanitation-marketing-consultant-freetown-urban-wash-consortium#4213 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Freetown INGO Urban WASH Consortium
Sanitation Marketing Consultancy
Background to the Freetown INGO WASH Consortium

• The Freetown INGO Urban WASH Consortium is made up of five INGOs: Action Contre la Faim (ACF), Concern Worldwide, GOAL Ireland, Oxfam and Save the Children International
• These organisations came together in 2009, to support the Government of Sierra Leone in improving the health status of selected vulnerable Freetown urban communities and attain water, sanitation and health Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
• The Consortium is currently being funded by DFID for a two year period from May 2013 to April 2015 and is considering piloting Sanitation Marketing in the urban areas of Freetown.

ACF are targeting up to 3 city sections (or specific communities with-in these city sections) for the pilot.

UNICEF previously carried out a national level study and GOAL a Freetown specify study to determine the feasibility of this approach with mixed findings for urban areas. However, there is scope to update this study and implement a more in-depth assessment.

Objectives:
a. Aim
To assist the Urban WASH Consortium in developing the Sanitation Marketing approach in urban Freetown.
b. Specific Objectives:

See pdf file below for the rest of the information...]]> Jobs and internships on offer Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:58:16 +0000 http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/20-jobs-and-internships-on-offer/4115-program-effectiveness-manager-at-wateraid-melbourne#4115 http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/20-jobs-and-internships-on-offer/4115-program-effectiveness-manager-at-wateraid-melbourne#4115 They will spend a significant amount of time in our Country Programs and will work with staff in WaterAid Australia and partners to develop and deepen their understanding on sanitation approaches, hygiene promotion and rural water supply systems. The person will be a key driver to embed our monitoring and evaluation systems and action learning culture.

Location: Melbourne
Contract Details: permanent contract after 6 months probationary period, full time (38 hours per week)

For more information about the position and application process please see the attached Program Effectiveness Manager recruitment pack.

Email applications to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by 5pm (AEST) 19 April 2013. The subject line of your email should read 'Application - Program Effectiveness Manager'.

[posted by Tilmann Vorhoff on behalf of SusanA secretariat]]]> Jobs and internships on offer Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:14:05 +0000 http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/20-jobs-and-internships-on-offer/4046-trainer-for-decentralised-basic-needs-services#4046 http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/20-jobs-and-internships-on-offer/4046-trainer-for-decentralised-basic-needs-services#4046 Organisation Profile: The Consortium for DEWATS Dissemination (CDD) Society is a Bangalore based non-governmental organisation, working since 2002, to promote and improve social, economic and environmental conditions of the less privileged, disadvantaged and marginalised in South Asia through the provision of decentralised basic needs services (DBNS). CDD provides technical support for basic needs services in the areas of conceptualization, designing, quality control, certification, applied research, optimization and dissemination of decentralized wastewater treatment technologies, developing standard procedures, creating technologies and conducting/coordinating research, training and networking. We work through a network of 20 partners across India and Nepal.
Job Title: Trainer

Project: Capacity Building for Delivery of Decentralised Basic Needs Services

Location: Bangalore, with regular travel to project locations

Reporting to: Unit Coordinator, Capacity Building Unit

Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications, experience, assessment of capabilities, overall suitability and potential at a personal interview.

Background: CDD Society aims to scale up the provision of decentralised basic needs services through strengthening the capacity and effectiveness of sector professionals, Urban Local Bodies, and other Government departments. CDD Society’s aim is to create a critical mass of human resources in the Decentralised Basic Needs Services sector.

Job Summary: This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that develops and conducts practical and hands – on training programmes related to decentralised basic needs services. There would be ample opportunities to build ones skills in management as well as expertise in the field of sanitation.


Key Responsibilities:

• Independently assess training needs, organise and conduct training programmes
• Design and/or develop the contents of Training Programme in consultation with subject matter specialists and the Capacity Building (CB) Unit Coordinator.
• Plan the annual training program with the team as well as the annual schedule.
• Plan the schedule for each Programme
• Arrange logistics for the Training Programmes
• Identify and arrange for subject matter specialist from within and outside CDD Society
• Conduct the Training Programme in close coordination with the Coordinator, the CB team and subject matter specialists.
• Follow up on the training program i.e.
o Evaluate training program with trainees
o Track trainees on a periodic basis.
o Provide feedback and information to trainees in consultation with subject matter specialists especially in the development of training content and material.


Qualification and Experience:
• A post graduate degree in a relevant field
• At least 3 years of experience in organising and conducting training programmes
• At least 3 years of Experience in Training methodology and pedagogy
• Experience in the sanitation sector would be a plus

Skills & Competencies:
• Good communication and people skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to manage multiple tasks
• Highly motivated self-starter as well as a good team player
• Skilled at organizing events such as conferences and trainings
• Positive attitude and outgoing personality
• Ability to build and manage relationships
• Good report writing skills
• Proficient with MS Office and other software


Mail your CVs along with a cover letter to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it no later than April 15th, 2013. Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.]]> Jobs and internships on offer Wed, 03 Apr 2013 04:17:13 +0000 http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/20-jobs-and-internships-on-offer/4035-sanitation-technical-expert-giz-new-delhi-indian-nationals-only#4035 http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/20-jobs-and-internships-on-offer/4035-sanitation-technical-expert-giz-new-delhi-indian-nationals-only#4035
Here a position for experienced Indian nationals for the Sanitation Program in GIZ India. The deadline is on Sunday!! More details bellow.

Best regards, Cecilia.

Organisation: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Location: New Delhi, India
Application due date: 07 April 2013
Language requirements: Excellent English and Hindi language skills

Indian nationals only!

Qualifications:
Post graduation in Civil, Environmental, Process-Engineering , Environment Management or Environmental Sciences

Professional experience:
• Minimum 12 years of professional working experience in a similar position
• Minimum 7 years of experience in the field of infrastructure design and construction in the sanitation sector
• Minimum 5 years of management experience on programme level
• Minimum of 3 year of urban sector experiences
Other knowledge, additional competences
• Excellent command of MS-Office
• Excellent English and Hindi language skills

To apply:
Please send the following to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with the subject line [Reference No: 09/03/2013 / Technical Expert] latest by 07 April 2013, 5 pm, with below mentioned details.
• a covering letter not exceeding 200 words stating the competence and suitability for this position, expected salary and availability in terms of date of joining.
• CV - maximum 2 (two) pages

More information: www.devnetjobsindia.org/jobdescription.aspx?job_id=17711]]> Jobs and internships on offer Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:06:29 +0000 http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/20-jobs-and-internships-on-offer/4031-capacity-building-coordinator#4031 http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/20-jobs-and-internships-on-offer/4031-capacity-building-coordinator#4031 Consortium for DEWATS Dissemination (CDD) Society is a Bangalore based non-governmental organisation, working since 2002, to promote and improve social, economic and environmental conditions of the less privileged, disadvantaged and marginalised in South Asia through the provision of decentralised basic needs services (DBNS). CDD provides technical support for basic needs services in the areas of conceptualization, designing, quality control, certification, applied research, optimization and dissemination of decentralized wastewater treatment technologies, developing standard procedures, creating technologies and conducting/coordinating research, training and networking. We work through a network of 20 partners across India and Nepal.

We are looking for a Capacity Building Coordinator

Job Title: Unit Coordinator

Project: Capacity Building for Delivery of Decentralised Basic Needs Services

Location: Bangalore, with regular travel to project locations

Reporting to: Director – Knowledge Management, Training and R&D

Responsible for: A team of up to 5 members

Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications, experience, assessment of capabilities, overall suitability and potential at a personal interview.

Background: CDD Society aims to scale up the provision of decentralised basic needs services through strengthening the capacity and effectiveness of sector professionals, Urban Local Bodies, and other Government departments. CDD Society’s aim is to create a critical mass of human resources in the Decentralised Basic Needs Services sector.

Job Summary: This is an exciting opportunity to lead a small team and get hands on experience of coordinating a multi-stakeholder programme. There would be ample opportunities to build ones skills in management as well as expertise in the field of sanitation.


Key Responsibilities:

• Overall responsibility for planning, implementing, monitoring and reporting on CDD’s Capacity Building Programme
• Guide development and implementation of capacity building strategies (e.g., trainings, workshops, support networks, mentoring, etc.)
• Coordination between CDD and the other partners as well as sector clients for making the Capacity Building Unit sustainable
• Coordinate the development of training modules and provide subject expertise inputs as required
• Coordinate the implementation of training programmes
• Support identification of resource persons and trainees
• Be a part of the documentation, monitoring and assessment teams as required
• Manage and direct the assigned resources to best meet the unit’s objectives
• Coordinate the preparation of project reports and documents
• Help identify and build new projects (acquire external funds)
• Take up any other responsibilities as and when directed


Qualification and Experience:
• A post graduate degree in a relevant field
• At least 3 years of experience in managing/coordinating projects
• At least 5 years of Experience in Training methodology and pedagogy
• Experience of working on multi stakeholder projects is desirable
• Experience of managing finance and administration is desirable
• Experience of managing capacity building activities is desirable
• Experience in the sanitation sector would be a plus

Skills & Competencies:
• High level of coordination, networking and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to manage multiple tasks
• Highly motivated self-starter as well as a good team player
• Skilled at organizing events such as conferences and trainings
• Demonstrated organisational skills
• Positive attitude and outgoing personality
• Ability to build and manage relationships
• Good report writing skills
• Proficient with MS Office and other software


Mail your CVs along with a cover letter to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it no later than April 15th, 2013. Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.]]> Jobs and internships on offer Tue, 02 Apr 2013 04:36:09 +0000 http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/20-jobs-and-internships-on-offer/4001-lecturerresearcher-in-sanitationsanitary-engineering-mf-the-netherlands#4001 http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/20-jobs-and-internships-on-offer/4001-lecturerresearcher-in-sanitationsanitary-engineering-mf-the-netherlands#4001 (SENIOR) Lecturer/Researcher in Sanitation/Sanitary Engineering (m/f)

Location: Delft, The Netherlands

Main Role:

• Lecturing in the MSc Programme in Urban Water and Sanitation
• Organization of modules within that programme;
• Lecturing in and organization of International Short and Refresher Courses;
• Active participation in research, including the mentoring of MSc and PhD students;
• Developing new educational materials, including innovative learning products (i-learning);
• Active participation in acquisition and execution of research and capacity building projects.

Competency Requirements:

• PhD degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or other relevant field;Minimum two years of professional experience in the sanitation / sanitary engineering field;
• Experience in developing countries is a plus;
• Experience with and/or affinity for capacity building (education and training) activities;
• Affinity for laboratory and field work;
• Proficiency in English is a prerequisite; working knowledge of one or more 'large' languages is a plus;
• Excellent communication and writing/reporting skills;
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams;
• Ability to function in a multi-cultural environment;
• Readiness to travel and participate in education, research and capacity building projects abroad.

Application:

Applications in English can be sent by 30 April 2013 (closing date) including curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and research interests and motivation letter (as one PDF file with your family name as the filename), to UNESCO-IHE, attn. Human Resources Management (E: vacancies@unesco-ihe.org), PO Box 3015, 2601 DA Delft, The Netherlands, stating vacancy-number 13-EEWT-02.
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from Dr. Saroj Sharma, Deputy Head of Environmental Engineering and Water Technology Department (+31 15 215 1772 or s.sharma@unesco-ihe.org).

For more information follow this link: www.unesco-ihe.org/About/Vacancies/Senio...ing-m-f-1.0-FTE-open

[posted by Tilmann Vorhoff on behalf of SuSanA secretariat]]]> Jobs and internships on offer Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:39:04 +0000 http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/20-jobs-and-internships-on-offer/3971-job-offer-water-and-sanitation-expert-philippines#3971 http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/20-jobs-and-internships-on-offer/3971-job-offer-water-and-sanitation-expert-philippines#3971 Title: Water and Sanitation Expert, Philippines

Location: Office in Cotabato City

Starting Date and Duration: As soon as possible, 1 year with possible extension

Main Role:

The incumbent supports a Philippine partner with technical expertise in water and sanitation. The role includes three major tasks:

• capacity development of the partner organization,
• monitoring of the rehabilitation and construction of sanitation facilities in elementary schools in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), which is implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH (GIZ) and partners under AusAID’s Basic Education Assistance to Muslim Mindanao (BEAM ARMM)-Program and
• liaison with GIZ and partner NGOs.

Competency Requirements:

• Expertise in water and sanitation, ideally with experience in low-cost public facilities’ sanitation
• Demonstrated procurement, management and communication/networking skills
• Experience in organizational development is a bonus
• Ability to communicate and to relate with the culturally diverse people in ARMM
• Ability to tailor communication to different types of audiences
• Results- and performance–oriented approach
• Organized working style
• Experience in conflict-sensitive approaches is desired

Professional Qualifications:

• University degree in engineering or architecture, specialization in water and sanitation is a bonus
• Minimum of 5 years of professional working experience in a similar position or related field
• Note: The extent of professional working experience may justify an educational attainment of the incumbent/candidate that is lower than a Masters degree.

Contact: Mr. Melf Kuehl ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

For more information see the attached document.


[posted by Tilmann Vorhoff]]]> Jobs and internships on offer Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:40:05 +0000 http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/20-jobs-and-internships-on-offer/3854-wash-coordinator-goal-kenya#3854 http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/20-jobs-and-internships-on-offer/3854-wash-coordinator-goal-kenya#3854
Applications can be made through the GOAL website at www.candidatemanager.net/cm/Micro/JobDet...EVAZF&site=Goal#

Niall Boot
GOAL Global WASH Advisor]]> Jobs and internships on offer Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:20:28 +0000 http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/20-jobs-and-internships-on-offer/3825-iwa-project-officer-accra-ghana#3825 http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/20-jobs-and-internships-on-offer/3825-iwa-project-officer-accra-ghana#3825
PRIMARY ROLE:

To support the development and deployment of the Association’s World Water Monitoring Challenge programme and related projects lead by the Regional Office Director, Africa both internationally and regionally.

DUTIES, RESPONSIBILTIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Under the supervision of the Regional Office Director for Africa and the WWMC Programme Co-ordinator, the Project Officer will be responsible for supporting the operation of the regional office and contributing to specific programmes and projects associated with the WWMC programme. In particular, the incumbent will contribute to the following programmes and projects:

World Water Monitoring Challenge – Regional Coordination for Africa (50%)
• Development of an operational plan that outlines goals, activities and processes in mobilising community members to participate in simple water quality monitoring activities, though the WWMC programme
• Development of educational materials that will support teachers at primary and secondary schools to introduce water quality and its importance into their established teaching curricula
• Outreach to appropriate national counterparts in the region to develop national level programmes

Capacity building in Water Quality Monitoring and Surveillance in Ghana (30%)
• Coordinate a group of local partners including organisations of periodic meetings
• Develop awareness creation programmes for communities
• Launch a website including major study materials, oriented towards primary schools and communities
• Test community level water quality monitoring in a number of communities
• Provide reports and other inputs upon request required for the project completion

Support to other regional programmes programmes (20%)
• Young Water Professionals programme
• Coordination of meetings, workshops and conferences


KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL:

 Degree level in any of the following disciplines: Water and Environmental Science, Social Work and Social Administration;
 At least two years demonstrable experience of managing projects preferably in a development context;
 Experience of working with NGOs and CBOs in Sub-Saharan Africa
 Experience of developing and distance-managing partnerships with international or local agencies;
 An understanding of logical frameworks, monitoring and evaluation methodologies and the measurement of project impact;

DESIRABLE:

 Proficiency in additional languages (French is highly desirable)
 Understanding of and experience with the development community and donor agencies in Africa
 Experience and / or knowledge of Ghanaian water sector


TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

The International Water Association (IWA) provides a friendly, challenging and fulfilling environment to work in, supporting the development of the global water and sanitation sector. The position will require some regional and international travel (approximately 15%). Basic terms of employment include:

 Initial 12 month contract with strong possibility of extension depending on performance.
 Salary: competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

If you are interested in this position, please send a cover letter and CV/ resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ]]> Jobs and internships on offer Fri, 08 Mar 2013 23:30:25 +0000 http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/20-jobs-and-internships-on-offer/3597-consultancy-co-composting-in-sierra-leone#3597 http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/20-jobs-and-internships-on-offer/3597-consultancy-co-composting-in-sierra-leone#3597 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ]]> Jobs and internships on offer Tue, 26 Feb 2013 10:54:55 +0000 http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/20-jobs-and-internships-on-offer/3546-internship-in-the-water-integrity-network-secretariat-berlin-germany#3546 http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/20-jobs-and-internships-on-offer/3546-internship-in-the-water-integrity-network-secretariat-berlin-germany#3546 Application Closing Date - 24 Feb 2013

Job Start Date - 15 March 2013 (or earlier if possible)

Duration - 6 months

Pay Scale - 450€ / month

Location - WIN-Secretariat, based at the Transparency International Secretariat (TI-S), Berlin, Germany

For further information check this link:
www.transparency.org/whoweare/work/inter..._network_secretariat

[posted by Agazi Medhanie]]]> Jobs and internships on offer Fri, 22 Feb 2013 09:42:42 +0000 http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/20-jobs-and-internships-on-offer/3531-job-offer-senior-water-and-sanitation-specialist-the-world-bank-dar-es-salaam-tanzania#3531 http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/20-jobs-and-internships-on-offer/3531-job-offer-senior-water-and-sanitation-specialist-the-world-bank-dar-es-salaam-tanzania#3531 Job: #130261

Job Title: Senior Water and Sanitation Specialist

Job Family: Water and Sanitation

Job Type: Professional & Technical

Grade: GG

Location: Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Recruitment Type: International Hire

Language Requirement: English [Essential]; French [Desired]; Portuguese [Desired]

Closing Date: 24-Feb-2013

If you are interested check out this link for more information:
web.worldbank.org/external/default/main?...ical&JobGrade=GG

[posted by Agazi Medhanie]]]> Jobs and internships on offer Wed, 20 Feb 2013 13:48:11 +0000 http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/20-jobs-and-internships-on-offer/3530-job-offer-senior-water-and-sanitation-specialist-the-world-bank-delhi-india-and-islamabad-pakistan#3530 http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/20-jobs-and-internships-on-offer/3530-job-offer-senior-water-and-sanitation-specialist-the-world-bank-delhi-india-and-islamabad-pakistan#3530 Job : #130260

Job Title: Senior Water and Sanitation Specialist

Job Family: Water and Sanitation

Job Type: Professional & Technical

Grade: GG

Location: To Be Determined

Recruitment Type: International Hire

Language Requirement: English [Essential]

Closing Date: 24-Feb-2013

If you are interested check out this link for more information:
web.worldbank.org/external/default/main?...ical&JobGrade=GG


[posted by Agazi Medhanie]]]> Jobs and internships on offer Wed, 20 Feb 2013 13:36:11 +0000