ACF- WASH Technical Advisor

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 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 & 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. Main responsibilities include:

• Provide technical support & guidance to ACF-USA’s WASH interventions by supporting country programs in Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, and other countries of intervention as needed.
• Provide technical leadership to the ACF WASH sector.
• Represent ACF-USA at WASH sector external coordination meetings & maintain communication with all key actors in the sector.
• Participate in the selection, placement & training of WASH personnel.

Essential requirements

• Masters’ 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.
• 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.

Benefits

The salary range for the WASH Technical Advisor position is $64,000. ACF-USA provides all staff with an attractive benefits package.

EEO Statement

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.