1. Private Sector Development Advisor
OPEN POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Water For People is a global non-for-profit international development organization working in Water, Sanitation & Hygiene. Water For People works across nine countries, bringing together communities, local entrepreneurs, and governments to build and maintain water and sanitation services that will last. We have a sustainable solution to end the global water and sanitation crisis, and our employees across the world help drive this solution. Water For People Rwanda is a key player in the Rwanda Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector effectively partnering with the Government of Rwanda and other stakeholders since 2008.
Water For People is currently recruiting for the proposal-based position of Private Sector Development Advisor (PSDA) for an anticipated USAID WASH Program in Rwanda. The PSDA will provide technical leadership of the private sector component in the program.
* This position is contingent upon award of funding and the donor’s approval of candidacy*
POSITION SUMMARY
Private sector engagement is one of the program’s key mechanisms for promoting sustainable development and ensuring lasting program impact. The Private Sector Development Advisor will be responsible for private sector engagement (PSE) and the development of entrepreneurs in the WASH sector. This will include leading the development of public-private partnerships, providing technical expertise on private sector development issues, including analysis of the evolution of the WASH private sector, the opportunities for entrepreneurs, and the role of regulation and standardization, policy, and strategic planning, as well as attending meetings with collaborators and donors.
This position is specifically responsible for execution of the following tasks:
- Increased knowledge and motivation to invest in sanitation and hygiene products.
- Increased availability of sanitation services and products.
- Increased access to financing for sanitation and hygiene.
- Improved access to affordable and reliable water service.
- Increased profitability of water business.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Technical
- The PSDA plays a leading role in the effort to facilitate the establishment of a sustainable market model, and thus to ensure that communities gain access to improved sanitation facilities.
- S/he contributes pro-actively to ensure that the Private Sector Development component is implemented in an integrated, complementary, and efficient manner in concert with the other components in order to achieve optimal project synergies. In concert with other project colleagues, s/he supports the work of the entire Multidisciplinary Team and field-based staff and consultants to ensure a fully integrated approach to project delivery.
- Coordinates all private sector engagement and the development of entrepreneurs’ activities in targeted districts and provide required technical guidance and training to guarantee an integrated program approach across all districts.
- Performs other relevant private sector engagement activities to meet program demands and needs.
- Designs and coordinates the implementation of activities needed to achieve the program’s goals with respect to the private sector, including analyses and review of relevant policies and any other legal framework. When and if applicable, carries out, supervises, or coordinates assessments to implement and/or readjust planned activities.
- Analyzes the WASH supply chain for gaps and blockages and increase business opportunities for WASH private entrepreneurs; Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs), including availability of good quality, affordable water storage and treatment, sanitation and hygiene products based on consumer needs.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning
- Assists the MEL Advisor in refining M&E plan, definition of indicators, monitor activity implementation and evaluate progress.
- Interprets and analyzes factual data and to prepare precise, accurate and complete monthly and quarterly reports to inform program implementation.
- Supports indicator data analysis to feed into M&E Plan, quarterly and annual reports.
- Assists the MEL Advisor in preparing and/or co-facilitating Collaborative Learning and Adaptation (CLA) sessions to share achievements and trends in performance data, and challenges.
Managerial
- Oversees/Manages all Private Sector Development related activities
- Reports any performance issues to the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) as soon as they occur.
- Works with the DCOP to develop a positive working environment for all staff members.
- As part of the project’s commitment to high quality and timely reporting, prepares and submits timely monthly reports and transmits them to the DCOP.
- When required, represents the project at official functions and USAID meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Advanced/Master’s degree in business, management, economics, finance, or related field is required.
Work Experience:
- At least seven (7) years of relevant private sector experience in Rwanda (including providing technical assistance and capacity building to improve private sector performance) is required; experience in the WASH sector will be advantageous.
- At least five (5) years of experience in the WASH private sector or experience providing technical assistance and capacity building to improve private sector performance in the WASH sector is required.
- Previous experience in private sector engagement in Rwanda is desired.
- Experience in the private sector or providing technical assistance to improve private sector performance is required; ten years of experience is highly desired.
- Demonstrated experience and in-depth knowledge and understanding of Rwandan private sector stakeholders required.
- A proven ability to work collaboratively with and build consensus among private and public sector stakeholders.
- Experience working with stakeholders to develop finance/investment products and provide Business Development Support.
- Ability to work independently and effectively within tight deadlines.
- Proven experience developing high-quality written deliverables, such as training materials, work plans, and periodic performance reports.
- Experience working with USAID or other donors is an asset.
Skills
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills is highly desired.
- Strong organizational skills, including ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced and detail-oriented, with a proactive planning and execution.
- High standards of integrity, professionalism, and impartiality.
- Ability to work collaboratively in teams, build consensus, and effectively coordinate with internal and external actors is highly desired.
- Ability to coordinate with partners from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.
- Ability and willingness to travel to target districts.
- Strong working knowledge of English (spoken and written).
- Fluency in Kinyarwanda.
BEHAVIORS AND COMPETENCIES
- Connect to Mission – Works to integrate own behaviors with the mission of the organization; connects the organization’s mission with established structure and activities; actively works to improve the capabilities of teams.
- Manage through Ambiguity – Adapts to people, shifting demands, and changing priorities with ease; creates clear picture of the importance and relevance of change; finds way to apply innovative ideas to enhance business results
- Demonstrate Cultural Awareness – Establishes an inclusive environment; is appreciative, affirming, and inclusive of all cultural backgrounds; demonstrates active listening, empathy, and effective engagement to increase cultural competence
- Action-oriented – Integrates a variety of information or translates corporate strategy; drives innovation to create competitive edge; introduces substantive improvements to enhance performance throughout a functional area; creates something that stands out against the norm to help deliver industry-leading performance
- Teamwork – Facilitates collaboration; invests in building relationships; advocates ideas and effectively negotiates to achieve mutually successful outcomes; knows and considers the capabilities of coworkers in own actions; brings people together across boundaries, leveraging differences to achieve results as a team
- Impact and Influence – Empowers teams to perform; appropriately uses the power of the position as well as personal influence to achieve outcomes; persuades others to willingly pursue a course of action against their initial inclination; creates a team spirit of excitement and positive motivation; holds the group/team accountable to higher goals based on greater empowerment.
Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.
Additional Information
This is a full-time position.
Only national candidates will be considered.
Type of Contract: National
Report to: Deputy Chief of Party
Duty Station: Kigali, with frequent travel to the program target 10 districts.
Contact and Further Information:
If you are both qualified and Water For People interests you, please visit the local job advert websites for more information. Please apply with your CV and cover letter to this position in English torwanda@waterforpeople.org In person visits or phone calls are not allowed!
Deadline for submitting your application is 5 pm MDT, February 5, 2021.
Perpetue Kamuyumbu
Country Director
2. Deputy Chief of Party
OPEN POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Water For People is a global non-for-profit international development organization working in Water, Sanitation & Hygiene. Water For People works across nine countries, bringing together communities, local entrepreneurs, and governments to build and maintain water and sanitation services that will last. We have a sustainable solution to end the global water and sanitation crisis, and our employees across the world help drive this solution. Water For People Rwanda is a key player in the Rwanda Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector effectively partnering with the Government of Rwanda and other stakeholders since 2008.
Water For People is currently recruiting for the proposal-based position of Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for an anticipated USAID WASH Program in Rwanda. The DCOP is expected to be knowledgeable of the state-of-the-art WASH service delivery approaches in Rwanda. S/he will be responsible for the technical, managerial, and coordination roles, and s/he will assume responsibilities of the COP in his/her absence.
* This position is contingent upon award of funding and the donor’s approval of candidacy*
POSITION SUMMARY
The Deputy Chief of Party will provide programmatic leadership and collaborate with the COP in the overall staff management of the five-year USAID THRIVE WASH activity, aiming to improve access to, and utilization of, safe drinking water and sanitation services in ten (10) districts in Rwanda. DCOP leadership, management, and technical knowledge will ensure the delivery of high-quality programming and advance the position of Water For People as a leading organization in the implementation of the THRIVE activity.
Under guidance from the COP and the Country Director, DCOP will oversee the development, management, and implementation of the anticipated THRIVE program and he is expected to lead the program team to:
1) Strengthen decentralized WASH governance, including improving District WASH Boards performance and increasing public funding for the WASH sector.
2) Improve Rural Drinking Water Services, including improving the capacity of district WASH services regulator, provision of reliable water services, and increasing funds for operations and maintenance.
3) Improve rural sanitation services through increasing user’s willingness to pay for sanitation services and products and availability of sanitation services and products.
PROJECT SET-UP AND DESIGN
Under guidance and supervision from the COP:
- Lead the implementation and management of the THRIVE activity.
- Ensure that the project is designed and implemented to meet donor expectations in terms of timely and quality results and budget, including strategies for phase-out and sustainability.
- Ensure effective coordination between program partners and operations leads.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent management skills and good knowledge of US Government procedures and policies, agreement compliance, financial planning and management, procurement, sub-award management, and other management support areas/functions, including the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams.
- Master’s degree in Water Resources Management, Water Engineering, international development, Environment, or related field of study.
- At least seven (7) years of professional experience in WASH;
- Prior experience as a Deputy Chief of Party or comparable senior leadership position with significant budget management experience on USAID funded awards;
- Demonstrated experience of successful program management, including management of complex, high-value, multi-activity projects;
- Strong understanding of WASH governance structures in Rwanda;
- Solid foundation in a broad range of WASH subjects preferred, including areas such as sanitation marketing, tariffs and cost recovery, hygiene promotion, water scheme operation and maintenance, institutional strengthening, and sector reforms;
- Excellent communication in English both written and verbal.
SKILLS
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills is highly desired.
- Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced and detail-oriented, with proactive planning and execution.
- High standards of integrity, professionalism, and impartiality.
- The ability to work collaboratively in teams, build consensus, and effectively coordinate with internal and external actors is highly desired.
- Ability to coordinate with partners from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.
- Ability and willingness to travel to target districts and abroad when required.
- Strong working knowledge of English (spoken and written).
- Fluency in Kinyarwanda.
BEHAVIORS AND COMPETENCIES
- Connect to Mission – Works to integrate own behaviors with the mission of the organization, connects the organization’s mission with established structure and activities, and actively works to improve the capabilities of
- Manage through Ambiguity – Adapts to people, shifting demands, and changing priorities with ease; creates a clear picture of the importance and relevance of change; finds a way to apply innovative ideas to enhance business results
- Demonstrate Cultural Awareness – Establishes an inclusive environment; is appreciative, affirming, and inclusive of all cultural backgrounds; demonstrates active listening, empathy, and effective engagement to increase cultural
- Action-oriented – Integrates a variety of information or translates corporate strategy; drives innovation to create competitive edge; introduces substantive improvements to enhance performance throughout a functional area; creates something that stands out against the norm to help deliver industry-leading performance
- Sense of Team – Facilitates collaboration; invests in building relationships; advocates ideas and effectively negotiates to achieve mutually successful outcomes; knows and considers the capabilities of coworkers in own actions; bring people together across boundaries, leveraging differences to achieve results as a team
- Build Talent and Team – Builds sustainable talent pipeline; looks beyond own team, towards building organizational capacity; reviews employees’ capabilities to assess organizational capacity to deliver on strategy; challenges individuals to champion the talent management agenda; benchmark people capability and people process
- Impact and Influence – Empowers teams to perform; appropriately uses the power of the position as well as personal influence to achieve outcomes; persuades others to willingly pursue a course of action against their initial inclination; creates a team spirit of excitement and positive motivation; holds the group/team accountable to higher goals based on greater
Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.
Water For People offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. We offer a conducive work environment, opportunities to innovate and lead, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from and contribute to an internal global network of experts.
Additional Information
This is a full-time position.
Only national candidates will be considered.
Type of contract: National
Report to: Chief of Party
Duty Station: Kigali, with travels to the program target 10 districts.
Contact and Further Information:
If you are both qualified and Water For People interests you, please visit the local job advert websites for more information. Please apply with your CV and cover letter to this position in English to rwanda@waterforpeople.org In-person visits or phone calls are not allowed!
The deadline for submitting your application is 5 pm MDT, February 5, 2021.
Perpetue KAMUYUMBU
Country Director
