Position Title: Specialist, WASH Services 

Department/Program: Urban WASH

Level: TBD 

Reports to: Regional WASH services lead

Based in: Mekelle

Required number: One

Vacancy type: Internal/External

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

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

Vacancy posted date: December 13, 2024

Application Deadline: December 26, 2024

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 Services Specialist who will closely work with the regional government offices, utilities, municipalities, and city administrations. Based on utility and municipality assessments, they will access targeted technical assistance and organizational support from the technical WASH teams and assist in the design and implementation of targeted activities to strengthen the capacity of utilities and municipalities. 

This position will report to Regional Service WASH Lead and will be based in Mekelle We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world as well as demonstrated capacity building expertise; experience supporting projects to achieve scale and objectives; and experience building relationships. 

Sounds like you? Read on! 

Responsibilities: 

• Oversee technical design and implementation of WASH services activities in Mekelle.

• Working with the Regional WASH services lead in supporting capacity building interventions for utilities by working with the Senior Water Engineer and Senior Hygiene and Sanitation Expert to expand WASH services, citizen access and citizen satisfaction.

• Provide side by side capacity development and coaching to Water Service providers as defined in the capacity building plan.

• Work with the WASH Governance Advisor to integrate city wide inclusive sanitation into municipality planning and management.

• Work with the WASH Governance Advisor to support improved coordination and integration of relevant stakeholders to improve municipality planning and management, as well as to reinforce roles and responsibilities:

• Provide support to the determination of the location of infrastructure development activities i.e. water and/or sanitation.

• Identify and mitigate potential issues and risks related to project implementation in a timely manner and drive appropriate programmatic adjustments. 

• Other duties as assigned by the Regional WASH Service lead. 

Job Requirements

What are we looking for? The basics

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in relevant field such as water supply engineering, sanitary engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience in a relevant field. 

• Minimum of 2 years with a Master’s degree or 4 years with Bachelor’s degree, demonstrated experience in WASH sector either in a water utility or with government and/or international development on donor funded programs.

• Working with utilities and / or capacity building activities for the government sectors bureaus is highly preferable. 

Skills:

• Strong ability to collaborate and build partnerships with host country governments, U.S. government agencies, donor agencies, international organizations, and the private sector.  

• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity. 

• Proficiency with software such as Microsoft Office Suite. 

• Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication skills required; proficiency in the local language is highly preferred.    

How to Apply

Are you intrigued? Apply!                 

By following our 3 steps application process: 

1. Fill out the mandatory application form using THIS LINK. It will only take 5 to 10 minutes.

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

3. Check your email and make sure you receive an automatic response acknowledging receipt of your CV. 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 December 26, 2024. 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