International Water and Sanitation Centre (IRC) Recruits Regional Learning Facilitators

The International Water and Sanitation Centre (IRC) is leading multi-country six year international learning initiative known as Sustainable Services at Scale (Triple-S), to improve water supply to the rural poor.  Triple-S seeks to promote and support processes aimed at moving from project-based one off construction of water systems to water services that last. JOB SUMMARY Company     Community Water & ... Industry     Public Sector Category     Education/Tra... Location     Tamale/Ho Job Status     Full-time Salary     GH¢ Education     Bachelor̵... Experience     5 years Job Expires     22 Mar, 2011 Contact     ...   Company Profile Operating under the auspices of the Community Water and Sanitation Agency in Ghana and in partnership with other country stakeholders, the Triple-S Project is working within existing country frameworks to test models that will ensure sustainable water service delivery in Ghana..  It is expected that results/innovations from the piloting will inform the adaptation of policies and practices for delivering water services in Ghana. Job Description Reporting: Functionally report to CWSA Regional Director in assigned Regional Director but receive professional and supervisory direction form the Country Team Leader of Triple-S Ghana Job Purpose: Represent Triple-S & IRC in the assigned region and have overall responsibility for the operation of Triple-S and other relevant IRC programmes at that level with the objective of supporting the delivery of sustainable WASH services to communities in the regions. His/her responsibilities have a strong emphasis on piloting interventions aimed at sustainable service delivery including establishing and facilitating learning and documentation processes, research, and capacity building with key stakeholders in the WASH sector at the regional, district and water system level.  Together with the other team members, he/she will also be involved in developing the programme strategy and supporting implementation of a variety of programme activities The Ideal Candidate will:     Lead on establishing and Facilitating Regional & District Learning Alliance (LA) processes     Undertake action research activities in assigned zone around water service delivery approaches     Facilitate the conduct of institutional strengthening programmes to enhance the capacity of DWDs, service providers and civil society in pilot districts to deliver improved and efficient water services     Undertake communication & awareness creation activities around key water service delivery messages and themes within the assigned zone     Document local learning processes and events within the assigned zone     Support by contributing to development of papers on sustainable water service delivery approach based on learning and innovations from pilot districts     Support by contributing to the development of the project implementation strategy and plan     Compile comprehensive annual and four monthly reporting on activities in the assigned zone Required Skills or Experience The Ideal candidates must have:     Bachelor Degree in Development Studies, Community and Adult Education, Social Sciences, Engineering and Planning or related field with minimum of seven years professional working experience or a Masters with 5 years experience     Demonstrated experience in Participatory research and analytical skills     Process documentation skills     Facilitation and coaching skills     Communication and writing skills The following will count as advantage:     Knowledge of the local context and the water sector in Ghana     Ability to work in a team environment     Flexible/adaptable capacity to work independently     Results orientated     Ability to work in multi-cultural and racial environment How To Apply If you meet the above criteria, please send a CV with 3 referees, and contact details to: Director of Administration and Human Resource Community Water and Sanitation Agency Private Mail Bag K. I. A, Accra Community Water and Sanitation Agency E-mail soft copies to: triplesghana@gmail.com Please make sure you include a phone number and an e-mail address where you can be reached. Background documentation on the project can be found at: http://www.irc.nl/page/45530