Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 14 Jun 2015
As a federal enterprise, GIZ supports the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development.
For our location in South Sudan / Juba we are looking for an
Advisor (f/m) to develop the water and sanitation sector
JOB-ID: 21642
Field of activity
South Sudan needs to redevelop its water and sanitation sector. During long period of conflict and war, available infrastructure was destroyed and the administration paralyzed. Beside missing infrastructure and low performing sector institutions, the demand for qualified personnel and specific knowledge on all levels (managerial and technical) persists. The objective of the programme is to improve the frame conditions of the urban water and sanitation sub sector with focus on the urban poor population.
Your tasks
- Professional advise and support in developing and implementing poverty oriented urban supply concepts (e.g. water kiosks, public sanitation)
- Develop regulatory instruments
- Advise local authorities in introducing and implementing regulatory instruments
- Support the preparation of contracts as well as the monitoring of local subsidies etc.
- Support procurement processes
- Plan and organize Human Capacity Measures (HCD)
- Ensure reporting of project and public relation activities
- Ensure quality and knowledge management
- Coordinate closely with the programme manager
Your profile
- Master degree or equivalent in social economic or another relative discipline
- Professional work experience in pro-poor water supply and/or sanitation services
- Work experience in Africa is an asset
- Sound understanding of governance structures in the water and sanitation sector
- Experience to work with different stakeholders
- Very good communication skills and networking ability
- Ability to work in difficult environment s and to deal with stress
- Knowledge on conflict sensitive process design is an asset
- Fluent knowlegde of English, knowledge of German is an asset
Assignment period
As soon as possible - 31.12.2015 (extension of contract most likely)
Information on place of assignment
Frequent business travels to the project sites in Yambio, Yei and Torit are necessary. South Sudan is a CTO location.
What we offer you
We create prospects for people and with people. As GIZ has an international mandate, we offer a multicultural working environment. We are committed service providers and dedicated professionals, even under difficult circumstances. We take pride in enabling our employees to develop their professional and personal skills. There are plenty of reasons to join our motivated team – ranging from the diverse challenges you will face on a daily basis in one of our 130 partner countries, to the broad scope you will have for shaping your work.
How to apply:
Your application
Please note that we basically can only receive and process applications sent via our e-recruiting system. Further information on this position can be found at JOB-ID 21642
If you are interested, please do not hesitate to apply until 14 June 2015.
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