Submit Cvs – New Recruitment SNV Netherlands Development Organisation
Full-Time
Founded in the Netherlands in 1965, we have built a long-term, local presence in many of the poorest countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors work with local partners to equip communities, businesses and organisations with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Officer SNV Kenya is seeking a qualified and results-oriented MEL Officer to coordinate the design, implementation and continuous improvement of TUMAI MAJI’s integrated consortium-wide MEL system. Working closely with the Project Manager, Programme Management Unit (PMU), system leads, partner MEL focal points and implementing partners, the officer will ensure that programme performance is monitored consistently, evidence is credible and timely, results are reported against the approved logframe and EKN indicator frameworks, and learning informs decisions across the four interlinked systems. The role will provide technical guidance and implementation support on indicator protocols, data collection and analysis, data quality assurance, evaluations, reporting, learning and knowledge management. The officer will help the consortium assess not only progress against targets, but also whether changes in institutional behaviour, coordination, governance and service performance are emerging, and how these contribute to wider water security and climate resilience outcomes. The position will be based in Nairobi. Key Responsibilities MEL system coordination and planning Coordinate implementation and continuous improvement of one integrated, consortium-wide MEL system across Systems A–D, working with SNV, RWMS, IHE Delft and implementing partners through designated partner MEL focal points. Develop, maintain and periodically update the programme MEL framework and tools (MEL Plan, indicator reference sheets and protocols, data collection tools, reporting calendar and responsibilities matrix), ensuring consistency with the approved Theory of Change, logframe, donor requirements and programme work plan. Support partners during inception to finalise indicator reference sheets/trackers (indicator definitions, baselines, annual targets, means of verification, measurement frequency, disaggregation and responsibilities); and contribute to the development of the baseline report, MEL Plan, Learning Framework and inception report. Ensure that monitoring arrangements cover outputs, outcomes and systems-change results, and that indicator methods and evidence requirements are applied consistently across all four systems. Lead in the development of relevant Monitoring tools and resources for the programme (partner performance forms, monitoring checklists, site visit forms, activity monitoring forms etc.) Monitoring, data collection and quality assurance Coordinate routine monitoring and partner reporting, track progress against logframe indicators and annual targets, identify implementation gaps and follow up on corrective actions. Establish and oversee data quality assurance procedures, including source-document checks, data verification and validation, completeness and consistency checks, documentation of assumptions, and periodic data quality reviews. Maintain an accessible, secure and well-organised digital MEL database or system, with clear data-management procedures, version control, audit trails and appropriate access arrangements. Plan and conduct risk-based field monitoring visits to verify reported results, assess the quality of data collection and implementation, and document findings, recommendations and follow-up actions. Ensure data are disaggregated in line with the logframe and programme commitments, including by sex, age and disability where applicable, and refugee/host status or other relevant characteristics where required and feasible. Triangulate quantitative and qualitative evidence from administrative records, household and facility surveys, key informant interviews, focus group discussions, dashboards, observatory data, decision logs and partner records. Evaluation and systems-change measurement Coordinate the programme baseline during inception in 2027, the midline assessment in 2029 and the internal endline evaluation in 2031, working with partners and relevant stakeholders to ensure methodological rigour and timely delivery. Lead in the development and application of a mixed-methods approaches to assess results across the four systems, including the use of outcome rubrics, scorecards and signal-of-change statements to assess system shifts. Support routine evaluation through contribution analysis approach to assess how programme activities and changes across Systems A, B, C and D plausibly contribute to wider outcomes in water security, climate resilience, wellbeing and more equitable access to water and sanitation. Track progress on relevant EKN Water, Private-Sector Development and Climate indicator frameworks, alongside programme-specific indicators for institutional capacity, delegated management and public-private-community partnership arrangements, policy progress and evidence-informed decisions. Learning, adaptive management and knowledge products Coordinate implementation of the programme Learning Framework and facilitate semi-annual Pause and Reflect sessions, an annual cross-partner learning workshop and yearly in-county learning sessions. Lead adaptive management in the programme by documenting evaluation methods, limitations, assumptions and findings transparently and support partners and programme leadership to translate findings into actionable recommendations. Ensure learning is connected to programme decisions, including annual work planning, willingness-and-ability gate reviews, Living Lab development, implementation adaptations and decisions on whether interventions should proceed, expand, be adapted or stop. Document lessons, promising practices, emerging outcomes, implementation challenges and unintended effects across the four systems, and develop or coordinate concise learning briefs, case studies, evidence summaries, presentations and other knowledge products. Support knowledge exchange between consortium partners, county governments, water service providers, WRA, WRUAs, communities and other relevant stakeholders, ensuring that evidence is accessible and useful to decision-makers. Maintain a record of decisions and actions arising from learning and review processes, and follow up with responsible teams to assess whether agreed actions have been implemented. Reporting, accountability and compliance Coordinate the timely consolidation and quality review of partner data and narrative contributions for annual reporting to EKN, as well as inception, midline and endline reports and other agreed programme deliverables. Prepare clear, accurate and evidence-based performance summaries, analysis and visualisations for programme management, consortium partners, the PMU and Programme Steering Committee. Support publication of programme results and budget data through the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), in coordination with the responsible programme and finance colleagues. Ensure that reported results can be traced to documented sources and are consistent with the approved logframe, indicator definitions, reporting periods and donor requirements. Maintain appropriate confidentiality, responsible data handling and ethical practices in data collection, storage, analysis and dissemination. Cross-cutting quality and collaboration Integrate GESI, climate resilience, human rights and conflict sensitivity into monitoring tools, analysis, evaluation questions and learning processes. Monitor relevant indicators and qualitative evidence relating to inclusion, participation, voice, accountability, climate resilience and conflict sensitivity; flag possible unintended negative effects and support timely escalation and adaptation. Work with system leads and partner focal points to strengthen MEL capacity, provide practical guidance on tools and protocols, and promote consistent evidence standards across the consortium. Participate in relevant SNV, PMU, consortium and programme meetings, and contribute MEL analysis to work planning, risk management and programme review processes. Undertake other MEL-related responsibilities agreed with the line manager that are consistent with the position’s purpose. Key Deliverables The officer will coordinate or contribute to the following deliverables, according to the approved programme work plan and reporting calendar: A harmonised MEL Plan, indicator protocols, data collection tools, reporting calendar and partner responsibilities matrix. Baseline data collection and baseline report, including agreed baselines, Year 1 targets and documented measurement methods. A functioning digital MEL system and documented data quality assurance and data-management procedures. Regularly updated indicator tracker/dashboard and consolidated partner monitoring data. Distributed monitoring and learning tools linked to a data quality assurance protocol Timely, quality-assured contributions to annual EKN narrative reports, IATI reporting and other agreed reporting requirements. Midline assessment report (2029) and internal endline evaluation report (2031), including systems-change assessment and contribution analysis. Facilitation and documentation of semi-annual Pause and Reflect sessions, annual cross-partner learning workshops and yearly in-county learning sessions. Learning products and documented management responses to evaluation, monitoring and learning findings. Qualifications and Experience At least five years of relevant experience in MEL for donor-funded development programmes, including responsibility for the MEL cycle from design and indicator development through data collection, analysis, reporting, evaluation and learning. Bachelor’s degree in monitoring and evaluation, social sciences, development studies, statistics, economics, water/environmental management or another relevant field. A Master’s degree is an added advantage. Relevant professional training or certification in monitoring and evaluation is required. Experience using mixed-methods approaches and analysing both quantitative and qualitative data, including surveys, interviews, focus group discussions, administrative data and qualitative outcome evidence. Experience measuring programme outcomes and institutional or systems change, and translating evidence into practical recommendations for programme adaptation and decision-making. Strong skills in data management, analysis and visualisation, and advanced skills in data analytics digital data collection, database development and maintenance, spreadsheets and MEL tools. Experience with digital dashboards or database-based reporting systems is an advantage. Experience coordinating MEL across multiple partners or geographic locations and strengthening the capacity of colleagues or partner organisations . Experience in water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), water resources management, climate resilience, governance, utility/service delivery, financial inclusion or private-sector development is an advantage. Familiarity with donor indicator frameworks and results-based reporting is desirable; experience with EKN/DGIS reporting or IATI is an added advantage. Strong analytical, report-writing, facilitation and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. High level of professionalism, integrity, attention to detail and ability to work independently, collaboratively and to deadlines. Excellent written and spoken English. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work constructively with diverse partners and stakeholders. Willingness and ability to undertake need-based travel to the five target counties and work in dynamic field contexts. County Coordinator-Turkana SNV Kenya is seeking to engage four qualified and result-oriented County Coordinators for the above-mentioned programme. Working closely with the project manager, project team and project partners, the County Coordinators will provide technical assistance and implementation support, with a focus on their county and respective area of expertise as outlined below. The four positions, one in each of Turkana, West Pokot, Samburu and Marsabit counties, will cover the following areas of expertise (one specialist per area): Water resource management and water, sanitation and hygiene services (WASH); Gender equality and social inclusion (GESI); Governance; and Business development and access to finance. Applicants must indicate their county preference (first and second choice) and their key area of expertise (first and second option, where relevant) in their application. Placement will be confirmed by SNV based on programme needs and the match between each candidate’s expertise and county. The positions will be based in Turkana, West Pokot, Samburu and Marsabit counties (one position per county) with need-based travel to the field including visits to the project sites. More specifically, the County Coordinators will: Responsibilities of the County Coordinators Common responsibilities (all positions) Provide technical assistance and implementation support to county governments, utilities, Water Resource Users Associations (WRUAs), communities and partners in the assigned county, in line with the TUMAI MAJI work plan and its four systems (A–D); Support the county Living Lab and coordination platforms, and document and share evidence and lessons to inform scaling within and across the two basins; Coordinate with consortium partners (RWMS, IHE Delft and implementing and capacity-strengthening partners), county departments, the Water Resources Authority (WRA) and other stakeholders; Integrate gender equality and social inclusion (GESI), youth employment and entrepreneurship, climate resilience and conflict sensitivity in all programme activities; Contribute to work planning, budgeting and monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL), and prepare timely progress reports and; Represent the programme in county and basin forums and contribute to building partnerships and mobilising follow-on investment. Area-specific responsibilities Water resource management and water, sanitation and hygiene services (WASH): Support System A lead, IHE Delft, and their implementing and capacity strengthening partners; including consistency across the two Living Labs and counties of implementation. This includes support to WRA, WRUAs and county water departments to strengthen water resource management, including water allocation, monitoring and use of the county- and WRA-owned water accounting platform (System A); Support System B lead, RWMS, and their implementing and capacity strengthening partners; including consistency across the implementation counties. This includes water service providers and rural and small water systems to improve performance, asset management, operation and maintenance and climate-resilient water and sanitation services, including sanitation and faecal sludge management linkages (System B). Gender equality and social inclusion (GESI): Lead GESI mainstreaming across the programme implementation counties, including gender and social inclusion analyses and the development and monitoring of GESI action plans; Promote the participation and leadership of women, youth, pastoralists and marginalised groups in water governance, service delivery, and water-sector jobs and enterprises. Governance: Support county governments and utilities to strengthen water and sanitation policy, legislation, planning and budget processes, and county coordination platforms (System C); Facilitate multi-stakeholder dialogue and conflict-sensitive water governance, clarifying roles and strengthening accountability and enforcement among counties, WRA, BWRCs, WRUAs and utilities; Coordinate System C activities across the counties of implementation and with all partners and stakeholders. Business development and access to finance: Support utilities, delegated management models, public-private partnerships and women- and youth-led water and sanitation enterprises to develop viable business models and bankable investment proposals (System D); Link enterprises and utilities with financial institutions and the Innovation Challenge Fund to unlock and mobilise follow-on investment; Coordinate System D activities across the counties of implementation and with all partners and stakeholders. Qualifications: Advanced degree in a field relevant to the area of expertise applied for (see below); At least 5 years of relevant experience working for international organisations in a technical advisory or programme implementation capacity in the area of expertise applied for; Experience in engaging with county governments on policy and legislative review processes Excellent facilitation, communication and quality writing skills; Experience working with local partners, including governmental agencies at county level Strong programme management skills (planning, administration, financial and monitoring) Good knowledge of the ASAL context and of the county applied for; fluency in a local language is an added advantage; Additional requirements by area of expertise (applicants should meet those for the area applied for): Water resource management and WASH: degree in water engineering, hydrology, environmental science, natural resource management or a related field; experience in water resource management, water supply and sanitation service delivery or WASH, preferably in ASAL contexts; GESI: degree in gender studies, social sciences, development studies or a related field; demonstrated experience in GESI analysis and mainstreaming, preferably in WASH, natural resource governance or livelihoods programmes; Governance: degree in public policy, public administration, law, political science or a related field; experience supporting county governments in policy, legislation, planning, budgeting and multi-stakeholder coordination; Business development and access to finance: degree in business, economics, finance, entrepreneurship or a related field; experience in enterprise or utility business development, public-private partnerships and access to finance, including working with financial institutions. County Coordinator-Marsabit SNV Kenya is seeking to engage four qualified and result-oriented County Coordinators for the above-mentioned programme. Working closely with the project manager, project team and project partners, the County Coordinators will provide technical assistance and implementation support, with a focus on their county and respective area of expertise as outlined below. The four positions, one in each of Turkana, West Pokot, Samburu and Marsabit counties, will cover the following areas of expertise (one specialist per area): Water resource management and water, sanitation and hygiene services (WASH); Gender equality and social inclusion (GESI); Governance; and Business development and access to finance. Applicants must indicate their county preference (first and second choice) and their key area of expertise (first and second option, where relevant) in their application. Placement will be confirmed by SNV based on programme needs and the match between each candidate’s expertise and county. The positions will be based in Turkana, West Pokot, Samburu and Marsabit counties (one position per county) with need-based travel to the field including visits to the project sites. More specifically, the County Coordinators will: Responsibilities of the County Coordinators Common responsibilities (all positions) Provide technical assistance and implementation support to county governments, utilities, Water Resource Users Associations (WRUAs), communities and partners in the assigned county, in line with the TUMAI MAJI work plan and its four systems (A–D); Support the county Living Lab and coordination platforms, and document and share evidence and lessons to inform scaling within and across the two basins; Coordinate with consortium partners (RWMS, IHE Delft and implementing and capacity-strengthening partners), county departments, the Water Resources Authority (WRA) and other stakeholders; Integrate gender equality and social inclusion (GESI), youth employment and entrepreneurship, climate resilience and conflict sensitivity in all programme activities; Contribute to work planning, budgeting and monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL), and prepare timely progress reports and; Represent the programme in county and basin forums and contribute to building partnerships and mobilising follow-on investment. Area-specific responsibilities Water resource management and water, sanitation and hygiene services (WASH): Support System A lead, IHE Delft, and their implementing and capacity strengthening partners; including consistency across the two Living Labs and counties of implementation. This includes support to WRA, WRUAs and county water departments to strengthen water resource management, including water allocation, monitoring and use of the county- and WRA-owned water accounting platform (System A); Support System B lead, RWMS, and their implementing and capacity strengthening partners; including consistency across the implementation counties. This includes water service providers and rural and small water systems to improve performance, asset management, operation and maintenance and climate-resilient water and sanitation services, including sanitation and faecal sludge management linkages (System B). Gender equality and social inclusion (GESI): Lead GESI mainstreaming across the programme implementation counties, including gender and social inclusion analyses and the development and monitoring of GESI action plans; Promote the participation and leadership of women, youth, pastoralists and marginalised groups in water governance, service delivery, and water-sector jobs and enterprises. Governance: Support county governments and utilities to strengthen water and sanitation policy, legislation, planning and budget processes, and county coordination platforms (System C); Facilitate multi-stakeholder dialogue and conflict-sensitive water governance, clarifying roles and strengthening accountability and enforcement among counties, WRA, BWRCs, WRUAs and utilities; Coordinate System C activities across the counties of implementation and with all partners and stakeholders. Business development and access to finance: Support utilities, delegated management models, public-private partnerships and women- and youth-led water and sanitation enterprises to develop viable business models and bankable investment proposals (System D); Link enterprises and utilities with financial institutions and the Innovation Challenge Fund to unlock and mobilise follow-on investment; Coordinate System D activities across the counties of implementation and with all partners and stakeholders. Qualifications: Advanced degree in a field relevant to the area of expertise applied for (see below); At least 5 years of relevant experience working for international organisations in a technical advisory or programme implementation capacity in the area of expertise applied for; Experience in engaging with county governments on policy and legislative review processes Excellent facilitation, communication and quality writing skills; Experience working with local partners, including governmental agencies at county level Strong programme management skills (planning, administration, financial and monitoring) Good knowledge of the ASAL context and of the county applied for; fluency in a local language is an added advantage; Additional requirements by area of expertise (applicants should meet those for the area applied for): Water resource management and WASH: degree in water engineering, hydrology, environmental science, natural resource management or a related field; experience in water resource management, water supply and sanitation service delivery or WASH, preferably in ASAL contexts; GESI: degree in gender studies, social sciences, development studies or a related field; demonstrated experience in GESI analysis and mainstreaming, preferably in WASH, natural resource governance or livelihoods programmes; Governance: degree in public policy, public administration, law, political science or a related field; experience supporting county governments in policy, legislation, planning, budgeting and multi-stakeholder coordination; Business development and access to finance: degree in business, economics, finance, entrepreneurship or a related field; experience in enterprise or utility business development, public-private partnerships and access to finance, including working with financial institutions. County Coordinator-Samburu SNV Kenya is seeking to engage four qualified and result-oriented County Coordinators for the above-mentioned programme. Working closely with the project manager, project team and project partners, the County Coordinators will provide technical assistance and implementation support, with a focus on their county and respective area of expertise as outlined below. The four positions, one in each of Turkana, West Pokot, Samburu and Marsabit counties, will cover the following areas of expertise (one specialist per area): Water resource management and water, sanitation and hygiene services (WASH); Gender equality and social inclusion (GESI); Governance; and Business development and access to finance. Applicants must indicate their county preference (first and second choice) and their key area of expertise (first and second option, where relevant) in their application. Placement will be confirmed by SNV based on programme needs and the match between each candidate’s expertise and county. The positions will be based in Turkana, West Pokot, Samburu and Marsabit counties (one position per county) with need-based travel to the field including visits to the project sites. More specifically, the County Coordinators will: Responsibilities of the County Coordinators Common responsibilities (all positions) Provide technical assistance and implementation support to county governments, utilities, Water Resource Users Associations (WRUAs), communities and partners in the assigned county, in line with the TUMAI MAJI work plan and its four systems (A–D); Support the county Living Lab and coordination platforms, and document and share evidence and lessons to inform scaling within and across the two basins; Coordinate with consortium partners (RWMS, IHE Delft and implementing and capacity-strengthening partners), county departments, the Water Resources Authority (WRA) and other stakeholders; Integrate gender equality and social inclusion (GESI), youth employment and entrepreneurship, climate resilience and conflict sensitivity in all programme activities; Contribute to work planning, budgeting and monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL), and prepare timely progress reports and; Represent the programme in county and basin forums and contribute to building partnerships and mobilising follow-on investment. Area-specific responsibilities Water resource management and water, sanitation and hygiene services (WASH): Support System A lead, IHE Delft, and their implementing and capacity strengthening partners; including consistency across the two Living Labs and counties of implementation. This includes support to WRA, WRUAs and county water departments to strengthen water resource management, including water allocation, monitoring and use of the county- and WRA-owned water accounting platform (System A); Support System B lead, RWMS, and their implementing and capacity strengthening partners; including consistency across the implementation counties. This includes water service providers and rural and small water systems to improve performance, asset management, operation and maintenance and climate-resilient water and sanitation services, including sanitation and faecal sludge management linkages (System B). Gender equality and social inclusion (GESI): Lead GESI mainstreaming across the programme implementation counties, including gender and social inclusion analyses and the development and monitoring of GESI action plans; Promote the participation and leadership of women, youth, pastoralists and marginalised groups in water governance, service delivery, and water-sector jobs and enterprises. Governance: Support county governments and utilities to strengthen water and sanitation policy, legislation, planning and budget processes, and county coordination platforms (System C); Facilitate multi-stakeholder dialogue and conflict-sensitive water governance, clarifying roles and strengthening accountability and enforcement among counties, WRA, BWRCs, WRUAs and utilities; Coordinate System C activities across the counties of implementation and with all partners and stakeholders. Business development and access to finance: Support utilities, delegated management models, public-private partnerships and women- and youth-led water and sanitation enterprises to develop viable business models and bankable investment proposals (System D); Link enterprises and utilities with financial institutions and the Innovation Challenge Fund to unlock and mobilise follow-on investment; Coordinate System D activities across the counties of implementation and with all partners and stakeholders. Qualifications: Advanced degree in a field relevant to the area of expertise applied for (see below); At least 5 years of relevant experience working for international organisations in a technical advisory or programme implementation capacity in the area of expertise applied for; Experience in engaging with county governments on policy and legislative review processes Excellent facilitation, communication and quality writing skills; Experience working with local partners, including governmental agencies at county level Strong programme management skills (planning, administration, financial and monitoring) Good knowledge of the ASAL context and of the county applied for; fluency in a local language is an added advantage; Additional requirements by area of expertise (applicants should meet those for the area applied for): Water resource management and WASH: degree in water engineering, hydrology, environmental science, natural resource management or a related field; experience in water resource management, water supply and sanitation service delivery or WASH, preferably in ASAL contexts; GESI: degree in gender studies, social sciences, development studies or a related field; demonstrated experience in GESI analysis and mainstreaming, preferably in WASH, natural resource governance or livelihoods programmes; Governance: degree in public policy, public administration, law, political science or a related field; experience supporting county governments in policy, legislation, planning, budgeting and multi-stakeholder coordination; Business development and access to finance: degree in business, economics, finance, entrepreneurship or a related field; experience in enterprise or utility business development, public-private partnerships and access to finance, including working with financial institutions. County Coordinator-West Pokot SNV Kenya is seeking to engage four qualified and result-oriented County Coordinators for the above-mentioned programme. Working closely with the project manager, project team and project partners, the County Coordinators will provide technical assistance and implementation support, with a focus on their county and respective area of expertise as outlined below. The four positions, one in each of Turkana, West Pokot, Samburu and Marsabit counties, will cover the following areas of expertise (one specialist per area): Water resource management and water, sanitation and hygiene services (WASH); Gender equality and social inclusion (GESI); Governance; and Business development and access to finance. Applicants must indicate their county preference (first and second choice) and their key area of expertise (first and second option, where relevant) in their application. Placement will be confirmed by SNV based on programme needs and the match between each candidate’s expertise and county. The positions will be based in Turkana, West Pokot, Samburu and Marsabit counties (one position per county) with need-based travel to the field including visits to the project sites. More specifically, the County Coordinators will: Responsibilities of the County Coordinators Common responsibilities (all positions) Provide technical assistance and implementation support to county governments, utilities, Water Resource Users Associations (WRUAs), communities and partners in the assigned county, in line with the TUMAI MAJI work plan and its four systems (A–D); Support the county Living Lab and coordination platforms, and document and share evidence and lessons to inform scaling within and across the two basins; Coordinate with consortium partners (RWMS, IHE Delft and implementing and capacity-strengthening partners), county departments, the Water Resources Authority (WRA) and other stakeholders; Integrate gender equality and social inclusion (GESI), youth employment and entrepreneurship, climate resilience and conflict sensitivity in all programme activities; Contribute to work planning, budgeting and monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL), and prepare timely progress reports and; Represent the programme in county and basin forums and contribute to building partnerships and mobilising follow-on investment. Area-specific responsibilities Water resource management and water, sanitation and hygiene services (WASH): Support System A lead, IHE Delft, and their implementing and capacity strengthening partners; including consistency across the two Living Labs and counties of implementation. This includes support to WRA, WRUAs and county water departments to strengthen water resource management, including water allocation, monitoring and use of the county- and WRA-owned water accounting platform (System A); Support System B lead, RWMS, and their implementing and capacity strengthening partners; including consistency across the implementation counties. This includes water service providers and rural and small water systems to improve performance, asset management, operation and maintenance and climate-resilient water and sanitation services, including sanitation and faecal sludge management linkages (System B). Gender equality and social inclusion (GESI): Lead GESI mainstreaming across the programme implementation counties, including gender and social inclusion analyses and the development and monitoring of GESI action plans; Promote the participation and leadership of women, youth, pastoralists and marginalised groups in water governance, service delivery, and water-sector jobs and enterprises. Governance: Support county governments and utilities to strengthen water and sanitation policy, legislation, planning and budget processes, and county coordination platforms (System C); Facilitate multi-stakeholder dialogue and conflict-sensitive water governance, clarifying roles and strengthening accountability and enforcement among counties, WRA, BWRCs, WRUAs and utilities; Coordinate System C activities across the counties of implementation and with all partners and stakeholders. Business development and access to finance: Support utilities, delegated management models, public-private partnerships and women- and youth-led water and sanitation enterprises to develop viable business models and bankable investment proposals (System D); Link enterprises and utilities with financial institutions and the Innovation Challenge Fund to unlock and mobilise follow-on investment; Coordinate System D activities across the counties of implementation and with all partners and stakeholders. Qualifications: Advanced degree in a field relevant to the area of expertise applied for (see below); At least 5 years of relevant experience working for international organisations in a technical advisory or programme implementation capacity in the area of expertise applied for; Experience in engaging with county governments on policy and legislative review processes Excellent facilitation, communication and quality writing skills; Experience working with local partners, including governmental agencies at county level Strong programme management skills (planning, administration, financial and monitoring) Good knowledge of the ASAL context and of the county applied for; fluency in a local language is an added advantage; Additional requirements by area of expertise (applicants should meet those for the area applied for): Water resource management and WASH: degree in water engineering, hydrology, environmental science, natural resource management or a related field; experience in water resource management, water supply and sanitation service delivery or WASH, preferably in ASAL contexts; GESI: degree in gender studies, social sciences, development studies or a related field; demonstrated experience in GESI analysis and mainstreaming, preferably in WASH, natural resource governance or livelihoods programmes; Governance: degree in public policy, public administration, law, political science or a related field; experience supporting county governments in policy, legislation, planning, budgeting and multi-stakeholder coordination; Business development and access to finance: degree in business, economics, finance, entrepreneurship or a related field; experience in enterprise or utility business development, public-private partnerships and access to finance, including working with financial institutions. Project Driver-Marsabit SNV Kenya seeks to engage a driver to provide driving services for the various project sites. The driver will support project teams in fieldwork, logistics, and other operational needs. Assignments will be made on a need basis depending on field activities and workload. The driver shall perform the following duties when engaged: Provide safe, timely, and professional transportation services for SNV staff, visitors, and consultants. Drive to project sites and field locations, often under different conditions and terrains, while ensuring the safety of all passengers. Ensure the assigned vehicle is clean, roadworthy, and well-maintained at all times. Conduct routine checks and report any mechanical issues or damage promptly. Verify and maintain the validity of the vehicle’s insurance, inspection certificates, and other statutory documents. Carry out basic mechanical repairs, refuelling, and other routine servicing tasks as required. Accurately maintain the vehicle logbook/work ticket, recording daily mileage, fuel usage, and service history. Adhere to SNV policies and procedures as well as code of conduct. Undertake office errands, such as deliveries and pick-ups, when requested. Report any accidents, incidents, or violations involving the vehicle immediately to the relevant SNV staff. Perform any other driving or logistical duties as may be reasonably assigned by the supervisor. Competencies Ability to take responsibility for one’s own actions Ability to adapt and work under pressure in changing circumstances and environments Ability to embrace and work within diverse teams and cultures Solutions oriented team player Qualifications Basic Requirements: KCSE level of education, with a good command of English and Swahili Clean driving licence with over 5 years driving experience Basic computer skills Basic mechanical skills Defensive driving an added advantage Regional experience is an added advantage Project Driver-Turkana SNV Kenya seeks to engage a driver to provide driving services for the various project sites. The driver will support project teams in fieldwork, logistics, and other operational needs. Assignments will be made on a need basis depending on field activities and workload. The driver shall perform the following duties when engaged: Provide safe, timely, and professional transportation services for SNV staff, visitors, and consultants. Drive to project sites and field locations, often under different conditions and terrains, while ensuring the safety of all passengers. Ensure the assigned vehicle is clean, roadworthy, and well-maintained at all times. Conduct routine checks and report any mechanical issues or damage promptly. Verify and maintain the validity of the vehicle’s insurance, inspection certificates, and other statutory documents. Carry out basic mechanical repairs, refuelling, and other routine servicing tasks as required. Accurately maintain the vehicle logbook/work ticket, recording daily mileage, fuel usage, and service history. Adhere to SNV policies and procedures as well as code of conduct. Undertake office errands, such as deliveries and pick-ups, when requested. Report any accidents, incidents, or violations involving the vehicle immediately to the relevant SNV staff. Perform any other driving or logistical duties as may be reasonably assigned by the supervisor. Competencies Ability to take responsibility for one’s own actions Ability to adapt and work under pressure in changing circumstances and environments Ability to embrace and work within diverse teams and cultures Solutions oriented team player Qualifications Basic Requirements: KCSE level of education, with a good command of English and Swahili Clean driving licence with over 5 years driving experience Basic computer skills Basic mechanical skills Defensive driving an added advantage Regional experience is an added advantage Project Driver-West Pokot SNV Kenya seeks to engage a driver to provide driving services for the various project sites. The driver will support project teams in fieldwork, logistics, and other operational needs. Assignments will be made on a need basis depending on field activities and workload. The driver shall perform the following duties when engaged: Provide safe, timely, and professional transportation services for SNV staff, visitors, and consultants. Drive to project sites and field locations, often under different conditions and terrains, while ensuring the safety of all passengers. Ensure the assigned vehicle is clean, roadworthy, and well-maintained at all times. Conduct routine checks and report any mechanical issues or damage promptly. Verify and maintain the validity of the vehicle’s insurance, inspection certificates, and other statutory documents. Carry out basic mechanical repairs, refuelling, and other routine servicing tasks as required. Accurately maintain the vehicle logbook/work ticket, recording daily mileage, fuel usage, and service history. Adhere to SNV policies and procedures as well as code of conduct. Undertake office errands, such as deliveries and pick-ups, when requested. Report any accidents, incidents, or violations involving the vehicle immediately to the relevant SNV staff. Perform any other driving or logistical duties as may be reasonably assigned by the supervisor. Competencies Ability to take responsibility for one’s own actions Ability to adapt and work under pressure in changing circumstances and environments Ability to embrace and work within diverse teams and cultures Solutions oriented team player Qualifications Basic Requirements: KCSE level of education, with a good command of English and Swahili Clean driving licence with over 5 years driving experience Basic computer skills Basic mechanical skills Defensive driving an added advantage Regional experience is an added advantage Project Driver-Samburu SNV Kenya seeks to engage a driver to provide driving services for the various project sites. The driver will support project teams in fieldwork, logistics, and other operational needs. Assignments will be made on a need basis depending on field activities and workload. The driver shall perform the following duties when engaged: Provide safe, timely, and professional transportation services for SNV staff, visitors, and consultants. Drive to project sites and field locations, often under different conditions and terrains, while ensuring the safety of all passengers. Ensure the assigned vehicle is clean, roadworthy, and well-maintained at all times. Conduct routine checks and report any mechanical issues or damage promptly. Verify and maintain the validity of the vehicle’s insurance, inspection certificates, and other statutory documents. Carry out basic mechanical repairs, refuelling, and other routine servicing tasks as required. Accurately maintain the vehicle logbook/work ticket, recording daily mileage, fuel usage, and service history. Adhere to SNV policies and procedures as well as code of conduct. Undertake office errands, such as deliveries and pick-ups, when requested. Report any accidents, incidents, or violations involving the vehicle immediately to the relevant SNV staff. Perform any other driving or logistical duties as may be reasonably assigned by the supervisor. Competencies Ability to take responsibility for one’s own actions Ability to adapt and work under pressure in changing circumstances and environments Ability to embrace and work within diverse teams and cultures Solutions oriented team player Qualifications Basic Requirements: KCSE level of education, with a good command of English and Swahili Clean driving licence with over 5 years driving experience Basic computer skills Basic mechanical skills Defensive driving an added advantage Regional experience is an added advantage Don't Keep Share!: WhatsApp Tweet