Oxfam NGO WASH Strategist Jobs in Kenya

Lead in the design of WASH and public health programming and implementation - piloting

innovative programme approaches, building partnerships, coalitions and networks and supporting partners to develop organisational capacity building to deliver high quality WASH programmes.

The WASH Strategist will establish and maintain linkages with other thematic areas and link with Oxfam campaigns, policy influencing and advocacy teams. Occasionally, as required by the programme design, the post holder will manage contracted programme or project staff. A key area of work will be to fundraise for the programme and to generate and manage knowledge resources through linkages with knowledge hubs and other institutions.

Key Responsibilities

Programme design, implementation and resourcing 40%

Provides thought leadership on the thematic area, staying up to date with the latest thinking, undertaking and commissioning research and analysis and spending time to develop a comprehensive understanding of the theme how it contributes to poverty and Inequality in the country.

In collaboration with colleagues ensures that women’s rights are developed and protected in the country program, that gender 2
developing understanding of potential impacts (positive and negative) on gender and ensuring
that programme interventions have been designed with gendered lens.

Deliver an integrated WASH programme with impact that contributes to the principle of one
program by seeking synergy with the other thematic areas.

Partcipates in the budget process by designing and effectively managing the WASH
programme budget

Working closely with the Director – Humanarian Sytems Strengthening and the MEAL Advisor ensures that an effective, transparent and robust monitoring, evaluation, learning and
accountability system and processes are in place to ensure that the program delivers on the OCS.

Working closely with the Program Funding Relationship Manager, participates in relevant
fundraising activities, through the development of fundable concepts (at all levels including
programme development with partners) and by taking lead in the development of donor
proposals, budget submissions and other necessary activities to secure funding for programme objectives

Monitors the humanitarian needs in response to drought and public health and provide
technical recommendations for appropriate intervention. Assesses and advises the Country
Director and Director – Humanitarian Systems Strengthening on risk emerging from the
programme.

Partnership and coalition building, networking and support 30%

Develops a comprehensive understanding of Oxfam’s partnership approach, including work
with coalitions and networks, adopting a strategic, proactive perspective on how to achieve partner led approaches to achieve sustainable change.

Develops and facilitates links with civil society, the private sector and governments, initiating contacts and building associations that can be used to enhance Oxfam’s work, and identifying key partners to collaborate with on the delivery of the program.

Liaise with all key stakeholders to strengthen Oxfam’s role as a lead agency in WASH.

Coordinates and mobilises technical support for the program partners, accompanying them and
ensuring high quality of programming.

Research, knowledge generation, campaigns and policy influencing 20%

Support the development of a joint advocacy strategy and plan with allies and implement
Oxfam’s role in the plan.

With campaigns and colleagues, develop appropriate influencing materials for consumption by targeted groups.

Source and analyse essential publications for relevant content, summary and distribution.

Provide regular information, briefings and publicity on the WASH program activities.

Develop written analysis and learning material for publication for the purpose of the
platform, Oxfam and wider civil society analysis and learn.

Document lessons learnt and best practice as part of institutional learning and ensures
research, learning and advice is disseminated for maximum impact.

Human resource management 10%

Manage staff,

consultants and researchers as required, in accordance with Oxfam policy
and procedures

Technical Skills, and Knowledge

Skills

Professional/Technical qualifications – Undergraduate/Post Graduate degree in Social
Science, Economics, with experience in WASH and public health in the humanitarian context –
especially in emergency conditions. Background in engineering is an added advantage.

Ability to engage and influence both corporate direction, contributing to and following it as appropriate and the ongoing development of program policy and quality to enhance the impact of Oxfam’s work

Assessment, analytical and planning skills, with ability to translate analysis into
recommendations for practical action, including proposal development.

Proven analytical and conceptual thinking, high level research, project management knowledge and skills and experience using participatory tools and methodologies for assessment, programme identification, implementation, monitoring and evaluation

Good oral and written English skills is essential with Swahili considered an advantage.
Knowledge

Comprehensive knowledge and experience of implementing WASH programs and initiatives,
ideally built on mature understanding of relevant issues derived from field experience in long term development and/or humanitarian contexts.

Knowledge and experience of the application of SPHERE and links to longer term development
practice.

Knowledge, understanding and a commitment to linking hygiene promotion with water and
sanitation activities.

Strong programme management and quality knowledge, with ability to ensure consistent
quality against standards and to implement effective monitoring and evaluation systems to
assess and adjust performance

Commitment to and good knowledge of working with networks, coalitions and a partnership
approach across the spectrum of Oxfam’s work, including innovative approaches to capacity
strengthening

Good knowledge of and experience in developing advocacy and campaign strategies and
plans and successfully achieving external impact and change.

Good knowledge of and experience with donor funding environment and good financial
management skills, with experience of project budgeting and controlling financial risks

Experience

At least 4 years practical experience in a similar role, in public health and links to appropriate water supply and emergency interventions.

Experience in structural Engineering would be considered an advantage.

Proven management experience at a strategic level in a complex, dispersed organisation with
evidence of leading, facilitating and integrating a specific area of expertise across a wide network, providing clarity and focus of vision and impact, strategic planning and decision making and the delivery of agreed results

Excellent knowledge of the Kenya socio-political and economic environment and issues,
supported by personal exposure through having worked and lived there

Politically astute, with high impact influencing and persuasive skills and personal gravitas to gain respect and build and maintain strong, credible relationships, with internal and external stakeholders at all levels

Strong organisational and personal management skills, with ability to prioritise work issues to meet deadlines with minimal supervision and adjust to constantly changing situations while maintaining focus on delivery and follow-through

Excellent personal communication skills

A high level of self-awareness, initiative, sound judgement, personal energy and flexibility.

How to apply

Interested candidates should apply online by 29th June, 2018

For more information and job application details, see; Oxfam NGO WASH Strategist Jobs in Kenya

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