Expertise France Water and Sanitation Expert Jobs in Ghana
Job Description
To support the implementation of the “Sustainable Cities – Phase 1” project, Expertise France is looking for a Water and Sanitation Expert.
Based in Tamale, with regular travels in the six northern cities, the Expert works under the supervision of the Project Manager and is responsible for overseeing, implementing and providing technical support in the design, implementation and monitoring of interventions related to access to water, sanitation and recreational activities.
He/she works closely with other thematic experts (waste management, water and sanitation etc.) and support functions dedicated to the project: administration and finance, logistics and security officer etc.
The Key Responsibilities of the Water and Sanitation Expert include the following:
Coordinate the implementation of the access to water and recreational activities component
Provide strategic and technical leadership on the access to water, sanitation and recreational activities’ project component
Planning, implementation and overseeing of activities related to access to water, sanitation and recreational activities according to the criteria of quality, duration and costs contractually set with the donors and in close collaboration with the project team and other relevant stakeholders. Activities will include technical assistance to municipalities to :
Develop diagnostics on water and sanitation provision and management (institutional and stakeholders mapping, service coverage, involvement of public and private operators)
Develop/update master plans and sectoral plans for water and sanitation services, as well as recreational areas
Implement communal water access points in priority areas
Preparation of the peer-to-peer, capacity building activities work plan, documents and supervision of their implementation towards municipalities in the areas of water and sanitation services
Identification and implementation of digital solutions to improve monitoring and accountability for urban services
Organize and facilitate consultation/coordination meetings with project implementation partners (experts, public and private stakeholders, associations etc.) involved in water and sanitation services
Supervision of the short terms expertise and consultancies related to components’ activities (preparation of the ToR, selection of service provider, coordination of missions, quality control of deliverables, etc.)
Ensure the quality of activities within the access to water component and their technical alignment with expected results, ensuring overall compliance with technical results within the set deadlines
Participate to consolidate the planning of activities (contribution to the development of the action plan, monitoring tools, budget, and schedule, etc.)
Facilitate synergy among activities planned in other components.
Cross-cutting activities
Participate in the implementation of the methodological framework and analytical tools to monitor and measure results across the project (periodic operational and financial reporting, MEAL)
Participate in field data collection and analysis
Contribute to the development and consolidation of key project documents and deliverables
Contribute to and provide inputs for the preparation of interim and final activity reports (narrative and financial) in accordance with deadlines and contractual terms prior to HQ validation
Report on the difficulties encountered, the risks identified and/or the context elements (sector, security, policy, etc.) that may have an impact on the successful implementation of the activities, and participate in the identification of mitigation measures
Participate in the organisation of project monitoring and steering committees, in close coordination with stakeholders (Ghanaian authorities, EF, EU, etc.)
Participate in the sharing of experiences and dissemination of best practices and contribute to communication activities and program valorisation
Position Requirements
Education / Qualification
Master’s degree in Water/Environmental Engineering, Public Health or any relevant field on WASH related subjects
Fluent in spoken and written English
Computer literacy and IT savviness: text processing tools, spread sheet tools, financial and planning tools
Professional Experience
At least 10 years of working experience in the field of water and sanitation supply in low and middle income countries, and at least one experience in Sub-Saharan Africa
Demonstrated experience in institutional capacity-building of local authorities on water and sanitation subjects (conduction of training workshops, development of diagnostics and capacity building plans)
Experience in infrastructure projects, construction of WASH facilities is desirable
Good knowledge of decentralization processes, community participation, and coordination of local actors and initiatives
Experience in the field of multi-stakeholder consultation and high-level institutional dialogue
Strong experience in Ghana requested, authorization to work in Ghana is a bonus
Additional specific requirements
Demonstrated management experiences in a multicultural environment
A strong sense of organisation, rigour and autonomy is required
Proven skills in negotiation, listening, setting priorities, problem-solving and decision-making, in particular in interactions with local partners
Excellent communication skills: diplomacy and communication with private or public partners, local and international
Ability to analyse, design and deliver a context-specific solution
Excellent analytical and reporting skills
Strong experience in Ghana requested
Authorization to work in Ghana is a bonus
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Expertise France Water and Sanitation Expert Jobs in Ghana
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