Population Services International Woreda WASH Business Facilitator Jobs in Ethiopia

Population Services International Woreda WASH Business Facilitator Jobs in Ethiopia

Job Id: 226372

Category: Business and Administration, Business Development, Water and Sanitation

Location: Tehuledere, Amhara

Career Level: Mid Level ( 2+ - 5 years experience)

Employment Type: Full time

Salary: XXX

Job Description

Vacancy Announcement

Position Title: Woreda WASH Business Facilitator

Department/Program: WASH

Level: A2

Reports to: Regional WASH Business Advisor

Based in: Dessie-Tehuledere

Duration of contract: Indefinite based on performance and availability of fund

Remuneration: As per organization pay scale plus other PSI/Ethiopia staff benefits

Application Deadline: October 29, 2019

Who we are?

We’re Population Services International (PSI), the world’s leading non‐profit social marketing organization. We work to make it easier for people in the developing world to lead healthier lives and plan the families they desire by marketing affordable products and services that range from mosquito nets to contraceptives to HIV testing.

We are a $560m enterprise based in Washington, DC, operating in the private and public sectors in more than 65 countries.

Join us!

There are over 9,000 “PSI’ers” around the world. It’s a diverse group of entrepreneurs and professionals with an unusually wide range of backgrounds - from the medical industry to the music business - all with unique skills we bring to the job.

PSI/Ethiopia wants reimagine healthcare, put the consumer at the center, and whenever possible, bring quality care to the front door.

We achieve health impact in Ethiopia by working with both government and private partners and harvesting technology innovation to bring quality care closer to communities, schools, and homes.

We empower consumers by including them in the design of healthcare solutions, offering them more healthcare choices, and helping them to have a voice in influencing national priorities.

We work with all market actors in the health system to understand their needs, designing and delivering solutions so that market systems can sustainably serve consumers for the long term, helping to support the Government of Ethiopia in achieving Universal Health Coverage.

We are looking for a passionate Woreda WASH Business Facilitator who is responsible for the delivery of results related to Transform WASH field-level deliverables, including business development, follow-up with GoE officials and health extension workers, and regular collection of project data, according to USAID requirements and PSI/E’s internal policies and management requests.

The business facilitator will follow pre-agreed program work plans and objectives and support program implementation at all stages throughout the project cycle.

Sounds like you? Read on!

Your contribution

Under the supervision of the Regional WASH Business Advior the Woreda WASH Business Facilitator will be responsible for:

Oversee routine planning and reporting among WASH business partners (i.e. retailers, masons) and business-affiliated sales agents

Ensure complete, accurate daily sales registration by sales agents and business partners in appropriate

formats (hard copy and digital)

Monitor and report on implementation and appropriate use of sales and marketing tools by business partners and sales agents

Routine follow-up of business practices and report any capacity issues to regional PSI/E Business Advisors

Support Business Advisor in facilitating periodic meetings

Prepare quarterly and annual woreda WASH work plans with the Business Advisor

Monitor the woreda sub-award budget utilization and timely liquidation, in consultation with woreda finance officials;

Attend woreda WASH team (WWT/WWTT) and other relevant meetings and document highlights for communication to Transform WASH team; help coordinate and prioritize key tasks with WWTs;

Represent Transform WASH at the woreda level, establishing and maintaining links and productive relationships with relevant government authorities and NGO(s), including private sector

Support linkages between community saving groups with WASH product retailers, producers and/or suppliers;

Link and act as a liaison between health extension workers and sales agents and support saving group members to procure WASH products

Support the RSBCC to facilitate monthly/quarterly review meetings with HEWs and VSLA volunteers/agents; ensure linkage meetings between demand creators and suppliers

Support the M&E team through periodic collection of data and information in the assigned woredas

Monitor and ensure quality and timely reporting and documenting of project activities.

Job Requirements

What are we looking for? The basics

Diploma or BA degree in Business Administration, Public Health, Social Science, Rural/Developmental studies, Sociology, Rural extension, Economics or related fields;

Four years of related work experience in business development, capacity building or similar skills at the community level;

Sound skills of motorcycle driving and license.

What would get us excited?

M&E / data collection

Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with business and/or government officials

Flexibility, adaptability and team orientation; ability to work independently yet productively is essential

Excellent planning, prioritization and multitasking skills

Attention to detail

How to Apply

Are you intrigued? Apply!

By following our 3 steps application process:

1. Fill out the application form using the following link: Online Application Form. It will only take 5 to 10 minutes.

2. Send your CV and application letter to recruitment@psiet.org clearly mark “Application for WASH Business Facilitator- Tehuledere Position” in the subject line.

3. Check your email and make sure you receive an automatic response acknowledging receipt of your application that means your application was successful. If you don’t receive the automatic response, check again your subject line and if needed, re-submit your CV and application letter with the correct subject.

Application deadline October 29, 2019. We’ll call or e-mail you back if there is a good fit on both sides.

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.

Population Services International Woreda WASH Business Facilitator Jobs in Ethiopia