Roles and Responsibilities

  Facilitate the GLAAS process in Malawi. This includes:

• Developing an implementation plan and receiving approval from the government and WHO country offices.
•  Organizing, convening and write report on the GLAAS inception workshop with key stakeholders, including representatives from government ministries (Ministry of Finance, Education, Health, Water & Sanitation, and those working in water and sanitation) and partners (such as WHO, UNICEF, INGOs, etc.); and
•      Liaising with key stakeholders throughout the GLAAS process.

2. Coordinate data collection. This includes:

• Reviewing sector documents as necessary.
• Ensuring all the required data are compiled in GLAAS survey form.
• Following up with stakeholders to receive complete data.
• Having the survey answered as best and completely as possible; and
• Submitting the completed GLAAS survey data base to the Ministry.

1.  Manage post-data collection tasks. This includes:

• Organize a final review of the completed GLAAS survey data with key stakeholders during a validation workshop.
• Facilitate the completion and submission of the data release consent form, data collection process form, and country feedback form.
• Obtain the government verification and signing off on the data; and
• Work with the GLAAS team at WHO headquarters through WCO on any data quality issues and requests for additional validation, if necessary,  with     no cost attached.

 Expected Outcomes / Impacts

• The government and stakeholders, including donors and partners, use GLAAS data for evidence-based decision-making.
• Informed policies, decisions, programs, and effective planning will increase access to WASH services
•            Strengthening national WASH systems for collection and analyze WASH data for action

Deliverables

• Inception report (within 3 working days)

•              Draft Report of findings within 5 working days after the inception workshop;

• A validation workshop to vet findings of the survey 10 working days after inception

•      Submission of final technical report 12 days after validation workshop

Qualifications, experience, skills and languages

Educational Qualifications

Essential: Advanced degree or Equivalent in Economics, Environmental Health, Water Supply Development and Management, Public Health, or Environmental Management

Desirable: PhD in Economics, Environmental Health, Water Supply Development and Management, Public Health, or Environmental Management.

Experience

Essential: Five (5) years experience in the sanitation or drinking-water supply sector, planning, development, and/or service delivery in Malawi.

Desirable: Working experience in related areas with WHO, other UN agencies or other recognized national and international organizations.

Skills/Knowledge

• Experience using data software (e.g., MS Word, Excel, PPT, etc.)
• Knowledge of national WASH monitoring processes.
• Knowledge of key WASH sector stakeholders.
•  Strong communication skills.

Languages and level required

Good command of both written and spoken English.