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Job description
ACF-USA recruits a WASH Technical Advisor based in New York, USA
Action Against Hunger is part of the ACF International network which provides humanitarian relief in over 40 countries worldwide in the sectors of nutrition, health, water/sanitation, & food security. ACF-USA, an independent NGO, currently manages operations in 7 countries: Cambodia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Nigeria, Pakistan, South Sudan & Uganda. ACF-USA has over $45 million in programs, approximately 60 permanent staff based in NYC, 100 expatriate employees in the missions, & over 1,200 national staff. Additional growth is anticipated.
Summary of position
As a member of the ACF-USA technical team and specific focal point for a portfolio of countries (currently in East Africa but subject to change), the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Technical Advisor supports the development & implementation of WASH interventions, influences ACF-USA’s strategy & multi-sector approach, and is part of the global humanitarian WASH sector development & learning. The post’s main responsibilities are to provide technical support & guidance to ACF-USA’s WASH interventions by:
supporting country programs in Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, (other countries of intervention as needed)
providing technical leadership to the ACF WASH sector
representing ACF-USA at WASH sector external coordination meetings & maintaining communication with all key actors in the sector
participating in the selection, placement & training of WASH personnel
Essential requirements
Master’s degree, or higher, in Water, Sanitation, Public Health, Environmental Engineering, Hydrogeology or related field
At least 4 years work experience with an international humanitarian organization, leading a variety of WASH programs
Knowledge of related technical fields including WASH-related public health, community mobilization, & monitoring & evaluation
Competence in hydraulics, pumping, hydrogeology, drilling, geophysics, or use of emergency WASH equipment preferable. Good working knowledge of relevant computer software
Genuine interest in & commitment to the humanitarian principles of Action Against Hunger
Capacity to represent the organization within the ACF network & externally to other humanitarian actors, funding agencies & private donors
Must have strong organizational skills & ability to pay attention to detailed work
Ability to take initiative & prioritize multiple tasks with minimum supervision
Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work both independently & as a member of a team
Excellent written & verbal English communication skills are essential
Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish preferred
The salary range for the WASH Technical Advisor position is $64,000. ACF-USA provides all staff with an attractive benefits package.
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees & qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. ACF-USA complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
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