Senior Technical Advisor at Catholic Relief Services in Kenya

Job Title: Senior Technical Advisor - WASH and Nutrition

Job Ref.2013/22

Company: Catholic Relief Services - CRS

Job Location: Nairobi Kenya


Job Purpose:

This position is for an anticipated USAID-funded Kenya Integrated Water Sanitation and
Hygiene (KIWASH) program in Kenya.

The Senior Technical Advisor will develop and oversee activities aimed at integrating nutrition and WASH interventions and will work to incorporate WASH activities into current health initiatives.

S/he will strengthen evidence base and programming guidance for coordinated WASH-nutrition programming.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities
• Responsible for strategic direction and ensuring, in coordination with other consortium members, results against Component 3: access to integrated WASH and nutrition services improved and meet expected technical quality standards
• Develop tools and training materials based on a review of literature from WASH and nutrition sectors.
• Manage training of trainers on Essential Nutrition Actions (ENA) and Essential WASH Actions (EWA).
• Coordinate with prime contractor to ensure compliance with donor, prime contractor, and CRS standards.
• Provide input in the compilation of monthly/quarterly donor reports or data information sheets in a timely manner.
• Please note that this Job Description is not an exhaustive list of all duties required of this position.
• A full JD can be obtained from CRS Office

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirement:

• University degree required; Master’s Degree preferred in engineering, hydrology, health, or related subject.
• Minimum 8 years working in a technical or program management role on WASH or nutrition projects, with at least 3 years in a technical advising role.
• Demonstrated experience with similarly complex projects in African countries, involving coordination with multiple programs, and partner institutions. Strong preference for experience in East Africa.
• Proven experience with WASH and nutrition programming, experience with WASH and nutrition integration strongly preferred
• Experience working on USAID contracts strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets for USG donors.
• A professional with high level of integrity and good stewardship of resources
• Ability to cultivate constructive relationships and promote safety and security.

How to Apply:

Written applications indicating the reference number of position applied for and CV including day-time contact phone numbers, as well as names and contact information of three references to;
Human Resources Manager
Catholic Relief Services – Kenya Program
E-mail: hr@ke.earo.crs.org

Note: Please indicate the Reference Number of the position you are applying for on the ‘email subject’.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application Deadline: 1st Nov 2013