Senior Advisor for WASH
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps
people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC
offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. The
IRC has been present in Liberia since 1996 and is a leader in the health sector. The IRC Liberia supports
hospitals and primary health care facilities across three counties. It ensures access to vital medicines and
quality medical care at all facilities in accordance to the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MOHSW)
national standards.
The IRC is seeking a Senior Advisor for Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) for a 5-year, $24.8 million
USAID program to support integrated community-level health services and activities in Liberia. The
primary purpose of the program is to support community-based health and social welfare services,
health communications, and capacity building. The WASH Technical Advisor will work under the
direction of the Chief of Party to design, implement, and manage the WASH components and related
capacity strengthening activities of the program. This position is contingent on IRC being awarded
funding.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Oversee the implementation of all WASH aspects of the program;
 Support the MOHSW and Ministry of Public Works (MPW) in their mandates to comprehensively
improve access to and proper utilization of quality and sustainable WASH services at the community
level;
 Lead coordination efforts with and build the management capacity of relevant WASH-stakeholders
at the county level including MOHSW, MPW, Ministry of Internal Affairs (County Superintendent’s
Office) and civil society especially sub-grantees;
 Design, and implement activities aimed at strengthening community structures for improved
management and maintenance of water infrastructure;
 Oversee the implementation of county-level support for the scale up of sustainable sanitation
approaches including Community-led Total Sanitation (CLTS);
 Lead private sector engagement efforts around sustainable demand-driven WASH inputs;
 Ensure deliverables are met on time and within budget;
 Coordinate program activities with partners;
 Prepare monthly and quarterly reports.
REQUIREMENTS:
 Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in water, sanitation, and hygiene especially at the
community level, at least 5 years in a developing country;
 Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in water engineering or other relevant field, master’s
degree preferred;
 Demonstrated ability to collaborate with local government ministries, non-governmental
organizations, beneficiaries, community organizations and any other relevant stakeholders;
 Experience improving access to WASH services at a community level required, experience
implementing CLTS highly preferred;
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Strong oral and written communication skills;
Fluency in English is required.
Previous work experience in Liberia strongly preferred.
IRC is an equal opportunity employer
To apply: e-mail your CV and covering letter to:
IRCLiberia.Recruitment@rescue.org or address it to: Human Resources Manager, International
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Rescue Committee, 11 Street/Russell Avenue, Sinkor, Monrovia, or forward it to IRC’s nearest
offices in Nimba, Lofa or Grand Gedeh and Little Welbo, Mary Land County. Clearly label the
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envelope (Application: Senior Advisor WASH). Deadline for submission is June 11 , 2014 at 4:00
pm.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.