WaterAid International invited applications for appropriate candidates to fill their vacant position advertised in daily Classified Source newspaper dated 03 January, 2024.
WaterAid International
Date Posted:
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03 January, 2024
Department:
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WaterAid International
Category | Sector
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INGO
Newspaper:
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Classified Source Newspaper
Education:
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Master
Total Vacancies:
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Details in attached ads
Vacancy Location:
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Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
Job Type:
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Full Time
Expected Last Date:
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18 January, 2024
Vacant Positions: Health & WASH Specialist
HEALTH & WASH SPECIALIST
Currently, the WaterAid International Islamabad is searching for candidate for their vacant position i.e. Health & WASH Specialist
to join their team
JOB Description: Health & WASH Specialist
1. Lead Programme and Projects Development Processes on Health and WASH
Lead the development and implementation (with the support of Provincial Teams and other concerned departments) of a Health and WASH Programme (as part of WaterAid’s strategy for the next 5 years).
Develop challenging and innovative projects based on a compelling, contextualized theory of change and for transformational change at scale.
Support new funding opportunities by developing innovative and context-specific concepts and proposals on Health and WASH.
Lead in operationalizing evidence-based, innovative behaviour change approaches including the assessment, design, implementation, monitoring, and adaptation of hygiene programmes.
Provide and coordinate targeted technical support and advice in line with the Quality Programme Standards when required.
Support WaterAid Pakistan in developing the capacity of the relevant staff and partners on Health and its links with WASH.
2. Programme Learning and Influencing
Lead designing and execution of influencing/advocacy plan related to Health and WASH programme. · Ensure the capture and documentation of Health and WASH models and practices for influencing WASH and Health policy and practice. · Develop and deliver robust advocacy strategies necessary for pro-poor health sector reforms and policy change at different levels (using analysis of published documents, research, public debates and WaterAid’s own country programme experience).
Develop and guide the implementation of WASH in Health advocacy campaigns at the national and provincial levels, together with sector partners and stakeholders. This includes an analysis of risks and their mitigation.
Remain abreast of the global, regional and national situation, processes, policies and plans related to Public Health/Health and their links with WASH. · Commission research and studies for deepening WaterAid and WASH sector partners’ knowledge and understanding of the linkages between Health and WASH. · With support from the Programme Quality team, document the qualitative and quantitative outcomes and impacts of WaterAid and partners’ work on Health and WASH, to ensure successful implementation and adaptation in line with our theory of change. 3. Sector engagement and networking
As delegated by the Head of Programme Strategy & Policy, represent WaterAid in relevant national CSO, donor, and government forums related to Health and WASH so as to influence the thinking of other stakeholders, persuasively advocate for WaterAid’s WASH and Health change agenda and build/strengthen WaterAid’s reputation as a sector leader.
Represent WaterAid in regional and global processes and debates on Health and WASH.
Develop and strengthen effective partnerships, networks, and alliances with sector stakeholders (especially the UN), government counterparts, research institutes and think tanks, private sector and NGOs involved in Health issues, to foster mutual learning and to identify innovations that would increase the impact, efficiency and effectiveness of sector performance (Health and WASH sectors).
Encourage and actively promote cross-sectoral linkages, especially with climate change, health financing, education, disaster mitigation and risk reduction.
Establish and maintain a strong network of key players – both within the WASH and Health sectors– to increase influence and position WaterAid as a leading organisation in terms of addressing issues related to WASH and Health.
Collaborate with other members of the country programme team to help ensure WASH and Health and hygiene behaviour change is integrated into all areas of our work.
Interested applicants can ship their CVs (required documents as per attached ads) before closing date: 18 January, 2024. Applicant required to virtually mention the job name inside the situation carried out for the location. WaterAid International affords the same opportunity for all similarly qualified applicants.
