Senior Project Management Specialist (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene – WASH)- US Embassy
Job Description
| Hiring Agency: | Embassy Khartoum |
| Announcement Number: | Khartoum-357572-22-004 |
| Position Title: | Senior Project Management Specialist – All Interested Applicants (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene – WASH) |
| Open Period: | 06/28/2022 – 07/19/2022 |
| Series/Grade: | LE – 4005 12 |
| Salary: | USD $64,781.9 |
| Work Schedule: | Full-time – The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (40 hours per week) |
| Promotion Potential: | LE-12 |
Duty Location(s):
in
Khartoum, SU
Telework Eligible:
Yes
For More Info:
- USAID HR Section
- 0187022000
- [email protected]
Overview
Hiring Path:
• Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
• For definitions use URL www.usaid.gov/ads/policy/glossary
Security Clearance Required:
Public Trust – Background Investigation
Appointment Type
Permanent
Appointment Type Details:
Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period
Marketing Statement:
USAID is an independent Federal Government agency that receives overall foreign policy guidance from the Secretary of State. With headquarters in Washington, D.C., USAID fosters transformational development around the world. Our work supports economic growth and trade; agriculture and the environment; education and training; democracy and governance; global health; global partnerships and humanitarian assistance. We operate in the following regions of the world: Afghanistan and Pakistan, Africa (all of Africa), Asia, Europe and Eurasia, Latin America and the Caribbean and the Middle East.
For more information about USAID, visit http://www.usaid.gov
Summary:
The USAID Project Management Specialist (WASH) is a senior professional and expert in strategic planning, program and activity design, budgeting,
implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the full spectrum of WASH service delivery. The incumbent serves as the team’s senior advisor on WASH issues and ensures that the Mission has the necessary strategic, technical, and management expertise to handle and successfully implement WASH programs.
Supervisory Position:
No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No
Travel Required:
Not Required
Duties
The Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Advisor is expected to guide, coordinate, manage and monitor the expanding and high-profile water, sanitation and hygiene related portfolio of the country, leading to successful outcomes. He/she serves as the in-house subject matter expert on WASH and the Mission’s senior representative in policy, strategic and technical engagements with the interagency, host country government, international and bilateral organizations, and donor agencies to address technical issues and coordinate efforts.
Sector Leadership and Strategy 40% of time
Serve as the lead technical specialist for the WASH portfolio and provide expert direction in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of WASH programs and interventions. Lead efforts to identify, prioritize and address key technical challenges, and policy and institutional structures, constraints and opportunities in sustainable water and sanitation service provision and management in the country, including those related to private sector participation in the sector. Identify opportunities to use available USAID field support mechanisms to expand water and sanitation coverage and improve hygiene and to leverage resources from other sources and related funding streams, e.g. climate adaptation, food security. Through literature review and regular communication with local and international stakeholders, keep abreast of emerging developments in the national and global WASH landscape and advise accordingly on how these policies, strategies and technical guidelines can most effectively be incorporated into Mission programming. Play a key role in identifying and coordinating among the various USG and internal USAID water, sanitation and hygiene-related activities and players.
Project Management 30% of time
Develop concept papers, scopes of work, USAID project and activity design documents and bilateral and multilateral agreements related to the design of water, sanitation and hygiene related programs, with the goal of ensuring that program design and implementation will achieve planned results and USAID goals. Maintain a technical portfolio as Contracting Officer’s Representative/Agreement Officer’s Representative (COR/AOR)
and/or Activity Manager, which includes review and approval of workplans, budgets, quarterly and annual reports, performance monitoring plans, monitoring activities through field visits and ensuring that financial reporting (accruals/vouchers) are submitted to the Financial Management Office as required. Lead the development of a performance-monitoring plan for all Mission activities contributing toward the objectives of the Senator Paul Simon Water for the World Act and its associated earmarks and contribute to data collection and synthesis. Lead routine meetings with implementing partners to discuss technical and programmatic direction of the WASH portfolio. Conduct field visits to USAID-supported WASH activities to meet with implementing partners and government officials as appropriate to provide technical, programmatic, and administrative guidance as necessary. Compile, analyze, and disseminate, on a regular basis, to USAID mission staff and USAID/Washington, progress in achieving sector objectives together with commentary on issues and recommended solutions.
Representation and Coordination 30% of time
Represent USAID at designated national, regional and international meetings that relate to WASH, including regular participation in national level WASH technical working groups and related committees. Develop, maintain and strengthen working relationships with key partners, including national ministries, local governments, international organizations and other donors, private sector, NGOs, universities and the media to identify and implement efforts to increase synergy among the key stakeholders. Provide briefings to USAID and its partners on the status of USAID water, sanitation and hygiene activities in country. Prepare and deliver presentations on the same issues to local government and USG officials and international and local program partners and colleagues. Serve as the Mission’s representative on all inter-agency forums related to WASH. Organize site visits and prepare orientation materials for delegations from USAID Headquarters, State Department, other agencies, and Congress.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
Physical Demands: The work requested does not involve undue physical demands.
Post Entry Training: On the job training in USAID programming and implementation procedures. ADS related training. Formal AOR/COR training may be required for successful performance in the position and will be provided. Appropriate training courses will be offered, subject to course offerings and the availability of funds.
CCN PSCs may participate in temporary duty (TDY) travel to USAID/Washington and other Missions in order to participate in the Foreign Service National Fellowship Program described in ADS 495maa.
Education Requirements:
Education: A minimum of a master’s degree in environmental management, public health, engineering, economics or related field is required.
Evaluations:
Applications that do not meet the required minimum qualifications will not be scored. Candidates meeting the required qualifications for the position will be evaluated based on information presented in the application. USAID reserves the right to conduct interviews with the top ranked short-listed candidates. If the interview is conducted, the interview will be one of the determining factors in the final selection.
USAID IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: All qualified candidates will be considered regardless of age, race, color, sex, creed, national origin, lawful political affiliation, non-disqualifying handicap, marital status, sexual orientation, affiliation with an employee organization, or other non-merit factor. Management may consider the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status.
Qualifications:
Experience: At least 7 years of progressively responsible technical experience in water supply, sanitation, and hygiene improvement, including work in environments comparable to those of the country. The position requires a combination of managerial, technical, and analytical abilities. Expertise in the areas of sustainable water and sanitation services, hygiene promotion, private sector engagement, finance, sector policy reform, and program design. Experience and demonstrated proficiency in using software applications to analyze sector data and translating into practice. Prior management or leadership experience leading a team and portfolio of a similar size and complexity is required.
Job Knowledge: Direct experience in the management of or other bilateral or multilateral donor-funded projects. Direct hands-on experience on improving water and sanitation services and hygiene promotion. Experience in strengthening policy frameworks and capacity of local governments, utilities, regulatory agencies, etc. Good understanding of strategy, programming and implementation activities. Knowledge of water and sanitation sector development in the relevant region, including understanding of emerging, evidence-based approaches in technology selection, policies/enabling environment, institutional structures, governance, financing, environmental sustainability, and social/cultural issues including gender.
Skills: Demonstrated ability to function independently in complex, frequently changing political and economic conditions. Ability to manage resources, programs and people and interact effectively with representatives of national and local governments and USG agency staff. Good interpersonal and team building skills.
Language:
English: Level IV (Fluent, speaking, reading and writing) is required. (This may be tested)
Arabic: Level IV (Fluent, speaking, reading and writing) is required. (This may be tested)
Benefits and Other Info
Benefits:
Agency Benefits:
Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in U.S. Mission may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.
Other Information:
- USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR), Appendix J, “Direct USAID Contracts With a Cooperating Country National and with a Third Country National for Personal Services Abroad,” including contract clause “General Provisions,” available at https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1868/aidar_0.pdf
- Contract Cover Page form AID 309-1 available at https://www.usaid.gov/forms
- Acquisition & Assistance Policy Directives/Contract Information Bulletins (AAPDs/CIBs) for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals available at http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs
Ethical Conduct. By the acceptance of a USAID personal services contract as an individual, the contractor will be acknowledging receipt of the “Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch,” available from the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, in accordance with General Provision 2 and 5 CFR 2635. See https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/OGE%20Regulations
How to Apply
How to Apply:
To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the U.S. Embassy, Sudan. or ERA Application Video.
Eligible applicants are required to complete this on-line application process and submit any applicable required documents by the closing date of this announcement.
Please note that all required documents must be received by the closing date, via online , and that we will determine your eligibility and qualifications based solely on the material received by the closing date.
Required Documents:
- University Degree
- Masters or Equivalent
- Other Document (Experience Certificates)
- Other Document 2 (Experience Certificates)
- Proof of Citizenship
- Passport
Next Steps:
Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in U.S. Mission.
