Specific scope of work
 In line with the project’s objectives and plan, design, deliver, monitor and evaluate capacity building activities for local WASH CSO using different formats (training face to face, training online, coaching, monitoring) across a range of WASH & IWRM related topics and with consistent consideration for Climate Change and GESI aspects.
 Build capacity of local civil society organisations for evidence-based WASH advocacy and provide regular and tailored support to strengthen their ability to hold WASH service
providers and policymakers accountable both at national and subnational levels
 Assist the CSOs to adopt and put in practice the new knowledge and skills gained through the project, ensuring that advice is timely provided and that bottlenecks are identified and adequately corrected.
 Ensure the timely and high-quality delivery of the activities stated in the project’s workplan,in compliance with budget and SNV’s procedures, ensuring coherence and mutual synergies with other team members and with the co-implementer NGO WASH Forum.
 Consistently report on activities conducted (workshop/training/field mission) highlighting
progress, challenges and opportunities. Implement guidance received from project manager adequately and timely. Furthermore, the WASH & IWRM capacity development project officer is expected to:
 Consistently monitor and critically assess progress, pro-actively providing input to
adjust/improve the outcomes whenever relevant
 Actively contribute to project’s evaluation and learning activities
 Ensure the project’s visibility and profiling in line with its branding guidelines
 Comply with SNV’s administrative and financial procedures for project planning,
implementation, reporting, monitoring and evaluation
 Comply with SNV’s Code of Conduct

Candidate profile

a) Advanced degree in a related field (e.g. public/environmental health, public policy)
b) At least 7 years of experience working in the WASH sector in Zambia
c) Sound understanding of the relevant WASH government stakeholders at local and national levels, existing policies, regulations and programmes and national commitments and targets
d) Expertise in strengthening the capacities of WASH CSOs and other WASH actors at different levels, including thematic issues on WASH & IWRM and skills issues (management capacities,
advocacy techniques, awareness raising approaches) and of leading them towards the
achievement of key targets
e) Ability to recognize and address equity and equality issues in WASH service provision;
capacity to mainstream climate change considerations in WASH & IWRM programming
f) Experience in timely managing, delivering and monitoring WASH related activities, including facilitating meetings at multiple levels and preparing/delivering trainings and workshops.
g) Advanced communication and negotiation skills with different types of stakeholders, from
National and subnational authorities, Traditional Authorities and communities
h) Strong monitoring and reporting skills