POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Deputy Chief of Party – Technical

Effective with the release of this position announcement, Winrock International is recruiting applicants for the Deputy Chief of Party – Technical for the Improved Access to Safe Drinking Water in Liberia Activity; responsibilities, duties and qualifications are described in the attached position description.

GENERAL:

Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to increase economic opportunity, sustain natural resources, and protect the environment. Winrock matches innovative approaches in agriculture, natural resources management, clean energy, and leadership development with the unique needs of its partners. By linking local individuals and communities with new ideas and technology, Winrock is increasing long-term productivity, equity, and responsible resource management to benefit the poor and disadvantaged of the world.

SALARY:

The annual salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

APPLICATIONS:

Applicants should visit https://winrock.org/join-us/careers/job-openings/?gh_jid=6944048002&gh_src=72a6f7e52us on Winrock’s Job page to submit their application, consisting of a current resume and cover letter referencing Liberia DCoP Technical, Liberia by November 2, 2023.

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Winrock International is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Winrock does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (resume submission, interview, processing, training, visa, or other fees).

POSITION TITLE: Deputy Chief of Party – Technical

LOCATION: Monrovia, Liberia

Starting Date: Immediately

Duration: Renewable Annually to the end of the Activity – October 31, 2027 GROUP: Agriculture, Resilience and Water

REPORTS TO: Chief of Party, USAID Improved Access to Safe Drinking Water in Liberia Activity

POSITION SUMMARY:

Winrock is seeking a qualified Deputy Chief of Party – Technical for the USAID Improved Access to Safe Drinking Water in Liberia Activity. The Activity aims to improve access, use, and sustainability of water services in Margibi and Montserrado counties in Liberia. The Deputy Chief of Party will oversee the technical team and will be reporting to the Activity’s Chief of Party.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

▪ Diagnose key systems challenges affecting water service delivery and access, identify capacity gaps across the broad range of water market actors, particularly water supply operators and facilitate the design and implementation of capacity building plans.

▪ Work with Chief of Party to establish service standards for water utilities in both counties. ▪ Develop training materials for water supply operators to improve their planning, budgeting, and implementation of construction and water supply activities.

▪ Design, test, and scale market-led and customer-responsive mechanisms for improved water service delivery. ▪ Identify and foster partnerships with local government agencies, private sector firms and service providers, and communities to develop consensus and accountability around service standards for water utilities. ▪ Ensure community members are active participants in water supply planning and service delivery. ▪ Oversee the expansion, renovation, and/or construction of water points.

▪ Collaborate with the Chief of Party to oversee the strategic planning of activities in support of the project goals and objectives, including the determination of project priorities and appropriate technical initiatives. ▪ Understand and manage expected project results, including evaluation of ongoing activities as part of a collaborating, learning, and adapting approach.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

▪ Work across teams to ensure women, youth, and vulnerable groups are integrated into the Improved Access to Safe Drinking Water in Liberia Activity office’s operations and the technical activities.

▪ Collaborate with Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Director to ensure results and lessons learned are effectively captured.

QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND:

Education:

▪ Master’s Degree (or foreign equivalent) in environmental engineering, civil engineering, water resources management, natural resource management, or a similar relevant field (a bachelor’s degree and at least 15 years’ experience may be substituted). Additional educational qualifications in economics, public policy, business administration or business leadership will be a plus.

Work Experience:

▪ At least 10 years of technical leadership experience in issues related to a mix of WASH, sustainable water management, and capacity building in Liberia.

▪ Demonstrated experience establishing and maintaining strong relationships with government ministries and the ability to foster and maintain good working relationships with senior officials.

▪ Experience managing complex donor funded projects is strongly preferred.

▪ Demonstrated competence in negotiation and communication.

▪ Demonstrated experience in Public-Private Partnership and private sector led utility service delivery models preferred.

▪ Proven ability to manage diverse and remote workforce. Experience integrating Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) into water security and livelihoods programming.

Skills:

▪ Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

▪ Ability to build coalitions and networks that can provide synergies and sustainable solutions for the project. ▪ Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software (Microsoft). ▪ Experience with design software such as AutoCAD preferred.

This position is open to Cooperating Country Nationals in Liberia.

Winrock does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (resume submission, interview, processing, training, visa, or other fees).