Water & Sanitation Sector Advisor- Various Tearfund Disaster Management Locations

Based: Various Tearfund Disaster Management Locations

Start date: ASAP

Do you have proven management experience, a proven track record in project implementation and strategic planning and a good understanding of current relief and development issues?

We are seeking an experienced manager and credible Water and Sanitation specialist to work as part of the senior management team to provide technical advice for the design, implementation and management of innovative WATSAN projects through our Disaster Management Programmes.

You will be responsible for the assessment, management, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of water and sanitation projects.

More importantly, you will need to have a good understanding of new and innovative approaches on WASH in the developing world.

In addition, you will have responsibility for managing the programme's external advocacy activities regarding the WATSAN sector within the NGO community, government departments and active involvement in the country-wide WASH cluster.

You will have a degree or equivalent in a related sector and be a credible advisor with proven leadership, negotiation, analytical and representation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a divers group of people.  Relevant overseas experience and good cross-cultural awareness are essential, combined with a genuine heard for the poor.  A good working level of English.

All posts involve potential contact with children and the recruitment process will include specific checks related to child protection issues.

Closing date: Due to the urgent nature of this position this vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.

Salary: £26,724 plus competitive benefits package

The post is unaccompanied

To apply please visit http://jobs.tearfund.org/tearfund/jobs/