WASH Technical Expert - KARACHI, Pakistan - MicroMerger Private Limited

Description

Key Responsibilities:

Support the development and contribute to the implementation of Government of Sindh/SPHF

WASH-related strategies, standards, tools, and best practices through SHRRP that effectively

engage partners, donors, and government authorities.

Support in standardization of WASH approaches, technical guidelines, strategies and policies for

SPHF, government departments, and other partners in the recovery process.

Establish and convene the WASH Technical Working Group, and document meeting outcomes.

Propose technical solutions to and in coordination with SHRRP WASH Technical Working Groups,

remotely and on-site, for strategic planning and how to best apply standards, best practices,

partnership principles, tools and M&E, helping to ensure high-quality implementation of recovery

WASH programming.

Contribute to, and in some cases lead, the development of the technical design for proposals.

Support the process of preparation, design, submission and approval of project concepts and full-fledged proposals. As needed, act as a technical writer on proposal development teams. Advise project teams on integrating donor strategies, priorities, and technical requirements into

SPHF/SHRRP/UNICEF approach.

Support capacity strengthening initiatives in WASH recovery programming for staff and partner of all recovery actors through helping develop learning and training strategies and agendas/curriculums, conducting trainings and workshops, and coaching.

Provide guidance to the SPHF/SHRRP and recovery actors on the integration of climate change adaptation in WASH implementation. Identify capacity gaps and support development of capacity development plan for IPs and other actors were needed.

Contribute to maintaining relationships and key advocacy with other government authorities, development banks, donors, peer organizations, research and other institutions, participate in forums in the area of WASH coordination to collect and share best practices and promote SPHF/SHRRP's and partners' work.

Ensure WASH work under SPFH is in-line with wider WASH Sector planning for Sindh and participate in SINDH WASH coordination forums as relevant.

Contribute to advocacy initiatives in WASH recovery coordination to promote and institutionalize the best practices, with a focus on household sanitation.

Organize and lead the implementation of all assigned project activities as outlined in the detailed implementation plan in line with SHRRP program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices focused on Disaster Risk Reduction, Response and Recovery Management for Housing and Settlements.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Master's degree in civil, Water Resources and Management, Urban Development and/or Engineering or any other equivalent degree.

Minimum of 4 years of work experience in similar roles with an I/NGO, UN Agencies in WASH,settlement programming. Additional experience may substitute for some education.

Demonstrate knowledge of WASH and climate change effects in Sindh and in Pakistan in general.

Knowledge of current challenges and techniques to solve WASH related issues.

Knowledge of Government structure in Pakistan and working style in Sindh.

Proven experience in developing and implementing WASH related strategies and programmes.