WASH Engineering / Infrastructure Advisor

SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation that applies practical know-how to make a lasting difference in the lives of people living in poverty. We use our extensive and long-term in-country presence to apply and adapt our top-notch expertise in agriculture, energy and WASH to local contexts. SNV has an annual turnover of €130 millions, over 1,600 staff in more than 25 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We are proud to be a not-for-profit organisation that uses project financing to implement our mission. This requires us to work efficiently and to invest in operational excellence.

SNV currently aims more explicitly for systems change during project preparation and implementation - by strengthening institutions and kick-starting markets that help many more to escape poverty beyond our projects. We continue to position ourselves as a premium organisation, with decentralised management. Our Global Support Unit (70 staff) backstops our teams around the world.

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SNV has been working in Ghana since 1992 and currently has offices in Accra, Tamale and Nandom, while working directly and through local partners within the sixteen (16) regions of Ghana. Presently, SNV Ghana is implementing a Water, Sanitation, Hygiene and Nutrition in the Upper West Region of Ghana, precisely in the Nandom and Lambussie Districts. With funding from the Helmsley Charitable Trust, the Healthy Future for All (HF4A) project aims at improving the quality of life for all and specifically increase the number of children under 15 years growing up in a hygienic environment at home and in school. The project focuses on creating demand for sustainable WASH infrastructure, change in behaviour on the usage of these facilities, support the private sector to improve on sanitation markets through creating of an enabling environment for them to operate in whilst also ensuring the functionality of these facilities. 

We currently seeking applicants for a full-time position for a WASH Engineering / Infrastructure Advisor. The position is based in Nandom, Ghana.​​​​​

The Engineering / Infrastructure Advisor is part of the WASH Team. S/he will be based in the district with focus on WASH facilities functionality and technical overview on infrastructure development. S/he will be responsible for supporting the designing and supervision of construction of WASH Infrastructure and strengthen its functionality.

The key Duties & Responsibilities of the Advisor will include the following:

Technical Support

• The Engineering / Infrastructure Advisor will support the design and delivery of high-quality WASH infrastructure and carrying out of assessment, design, planning, implementation and monitoring of all WASH construction Activities.
• Support with the supervision of the design and preparation of all technical documents, Bills of Quantities (BOQ) and drawings, the execution and handing over to relevant authorities.
• Develop detailed implementation plan for water and sanitation related activities.
• In consultation with the WASH Advisor/Project Engineer, work closely with consultants in developing detailed technical design of water and Sanitation infrastructure interventions in the district based on results from stocktaking survey.
• Supervise the construction of key WASH facilities at both the community, schools and health facilities level.
• Work closely with identified water management systems for each of the water facilities for effective delivery and sustainability purposes.

WASH Capacity Building

• Support in the Development of training tools for WASH interventions and implement training and coaching measures for communities and sub-national government in WASH. These will include pre-construction, construction and post-construction trainings and engagements to ensure efficient development of Facility Operation and Maintenance.
• Advice and support the Project Manager in rolling out of evidence generated from baseline surveys and tools developed.
• Provide system strengthening advice to government staffs, coaching for results and support to the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) thematic area to institutional development and performance management in the selected areas of implementation.

Knowledge Management, Learning and Innovation

• Support in the development of relevant stories of change and report to the WASH Infrastructure lead and Project Manager to be disseminated to larger audience/ stakeholders including Government of Ghana, SNV global and other NGOs working in the WASH sector.
• Capture lessons learned, stimulate internal and external knowledge exchange and suggest ways on how to translate this into practice and report to the WASH Infrastructure lead and Project Manager.
• Periodically collect information about what other organizations are best doing/working within WASH sector more specifically at district to gain institution knowledge of the environment.

Program Monitoring and Reporting

• Support the team in the development of an efficient Monitoring & Evaluation system to ensure on-time usage of data captured from the field during implementation. This will include actively supporting in the proposed baseline, mid-line and end-line surveys. S/He will also play a key role in undertaking the technical evaluation at the end of the project.
• In coordination with Project Manager ensure that all water and sanitation reports are accurate and submitted in a timely manner.
• Implement periodic project monitoring and evaluation to ensure targets are being met and where needed re-alignment of project interventions to meet targets.
• Coordinate with other WASH actors in the district and region, the communities, and other NGOs in order to incorporate best practices into programme planning.

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Hydrogeology, Hydraulics and Water Engineering relevant fields.
• Minimum of three (3) years in the water points construction, Operation and Maintenance, management and capacity building and familiar with to current local government context.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with strong track record in meeting deliverables and donor deadlines.
• Experience in institutional development and systems strengthening in rural water supply services/WASH.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Commercial drive and quality orientation.
• Competent and motivated.
• Ability to work independently and under stressful conditions.
• Team player and able and willing to perform tasks assigned

Application and Selection Process

Application Guidelines: Please read these carefully. Failure to comply will adversely affect your application.

• This is a full-time national employment with the successful candidate being contracted on an initial two years with possibility of extension. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes a competitive secondary benefit package.
• SNV offers a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from, and contribute to, an internal and global network of experts. 

If you believe that your credentials meet the above profile, we invite you to apply by submitting through upload applications in English in the form of a one-page letter and current CV outlining experience, qualifications and three reference contacts, not later than 5:00pm, November 20, 2024.

• Expected Start Date: 1 January 2025.
• This position is open to internal and external applicants.
• Only those applicants whose work experience and education meet the mandatory requisites above, would be considered for the position.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.