Position Title: WASH Program Lead

Department: WASH

Reports to: Deputy WASH Director/DCOP, USAID Transform WASH

Direct Reports: Program Coordinator, Senior SBCC Advisor, Business Capacity Building Manager, Gender Advisor

Level: TBD

Based in: Addis Ababa

Duration of contract: Indefinite based on performance and availability of funds.

Remuneration: As per organization pay scale plus other PSI/Ethiopia staff benefits.

Application Deadline: June 29, 2023

Who we are?

We’re Population Services International (PSI), the world’s leading non‐profit social marketing organization. We work to make it easier for people in the developing world to lead healthier lives and plan the families they desire by marketing affordable products and services that range from mosquito nets to contraceptives to HIV testing. We are a $560m enterprise based in Washington, DC, operating in the private and public sectors in more than 65 countries.

 Join us!

There are over 9,000 “PSI’ers” around the world. It’s a diverse group of entrepreneurs and professionals with an unusually wide range of backgrounds - from the medical industry to the music business - all with unique skills we bring to the job.

PSI/Ethiopia wants to reimagine healthcare, put the consumer at the center, and whenever possible, bring quality care to the front door.  We achieve health impact in Ethiopia by working with both government and private partners and harvesting technology innovation to bring quality care closer to communities, schools, and homes.   We empower consumers by including them in the design of healthcare solutions, offering them more healthcare choices, and helping them to have a voice in influencing national priorities.  We work with all market actors in the health system to understand their needs, designing and delivering solutions so that market systems can sustainably serve consumers for the long term, helping to support the Government of Ethiopia in achieving Universal Health Coverage. 

We are looking for a WASH Program Lead to support the efficient, on-time, quality implementation of WASH projects at PSI/E by (i) creating opportunities for existing projects through engagement with the government, partners and stakeholders; (ii) identifying, designing and implementing innovative solutions and interventions to the problems faced in WASH program; (iii) planning, monitoring, and reporting on implementation and impact of WASH projects and fundraising activities; (iv) leading program initiatives and conducting regular reviews with WASH teams; (v) supporting the coordination of external and internal communication and program partnerships; (vi) fulfilling the role of Deputy WASH Director during absences.

Key Result Areas:

• Program planning and implementation (e.g., work planning, quality M&E, reports, and budget management to ensure program implementation efficiency, such as timeliness, cost effectiveness, quality, and sub grantee management).

• Stakeholder engagement, including GoE, consortium, and sectoral partners.

• Problem solving, solution development, and data use for effective project decisions and implementation.

• Knowledge management and effective use of project management tools.

• Operational and technical team leadership (e.g., supervising program management unit, managing technical support and capacity building for GoE and other partners).

Sounds like you? Read on!

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead overall WASH program management initiatives through team strategy, workshops and management of activities using digital management tools (e.g., Asana and Teams/SharePoint.)

• In close collaboration with other project leads, coordinate internal and external communication to ensure strategic coordination with consortium partners, effective partnerships, and program management.

• Provide technical assistance on WASH research, strategic planning, and knowledge management.

• Plan and coordinate WASH projects, including work planning processes, budget management, and monthly reviews with Finance and other relevant support teams.

• Follow up with program teams to ensure that WASH projects are implemented on time, on budget, and according to work plans, and take corrective action, when necessary, with support of the deputy WASH Director.

• Participate in GoE WASH technical working groups and represent PSI Ethiopia's market-based WASH strategies and activities.

• Support and contribute to the development and implementation of market-based business models for more sustainable WASH programs.

• Contribute to WASH program fundraising by supporting donor mapping, concept notes and proposal development for new program development.

• Provide support for product and tool development to facilitate WASH program rollout at the field level.

• Lead the learning agenda for strategic WASH programming, including drafting of presentations, case studies and learning notes.

• Oversee effective implementation of PSI Ethiopia objectives as they relate to WASH programs, coordinate with M&E team to ensure the timely collection of program data and preparation of reports.

Generic Duties of the Position:

• Take on acting Deputy WASH Director role during absences.

• Develop and oversee progress against the department's annual plans and objectives.

• Monitor and ensure the proper utilization of departmental budgets.

• Identify human resources requirements of the department and develop plans for meeting these requirements.

• Lead the development, implementation and review of relevant departmental policies and procedures.

• Prepare, review, and submit Departmental reports to relevant institutions.

• Support the development of supervisees through periodic performance evaluations, coaching, mentoring, ongoing performance dialogue and feedback.

• Represent PSI/E in external relationships related to the department.

• Participate in group decision-making processes by leading relevant groups/committees.

Job Requirements

Background

Qualification and Experience:

• Master’s degree in management, Business Administration, Economics, Finance or related fields with eight (8) years of demonstrated experience, including six (6) years at a supervisory/managerial level.

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in management, Business Administration, Economics, Finance or related fields with ten (10) years of demonstrated experience, including eight (8) years at a supervisory/managerial level.

• Proficient in MS office applications and program management tools.

• Detail-oriented with ability to ensure high degree of organization of documentation and other resources.

• Excellence in oral and written communication, including impactful presentations, with proficiency in English and Amharic languages.

• Willingness to travel frequently throughout Ethiopia.

How to Apply

Are you intrigued? Apply!

By following our 3 steps application process:

1. Fill out the mandatory application form using the following link: Online Application Form. It will only take 5 to 10 minutes.

2. Send your CV and application letter to recruitment@psiet.org clearly mark “Application for WASH Program Lead Position” in the subject line.

3. Check your email and make sure you receive an automatic response acknowledging receipt of your application which means your application was successful. If you don’t receive the automatic response, check again your subject line and if needed, re-submit your CV and application letter with the correct subject.

Application deadline is June 29, 2023. We’ll call or e-mail you back if there is a good fit on both sides.

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.