Advocacy Project Officer at WaterAid

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Project Panning, Implementation and Reporting
• Actively contribute to planning and guiding the implementation of WASH in Health Care Facilities activities and follow-up to ensure the CNHF project is on track to achieve intended objectives
Develop activity concept notes, Terms of Reference for trainings and other consultancy works
• Organise key sub-national WASH events in collaboration with partner local governments
• Conduct regular monitoring of all projects sites; planned, ongoing and completed activities
• Prepare project documentation including monthly project reports on implementation status, intermediate and final narrative reports as per donor requirements
Develop and conduct related trainings to health workers, health Unit Management Committees (HUMC), WASH committees and to other relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate and participate in project reviews and project closure workshops, baseline survey and end of Project Evaluation for the project as per project design and within the project implementation deadlines
• Liaise with WAU Finance Department in tracking project expenditure, reviewing financial reports, and addressing queries related to expenditure in timely manner.
Carry out specific administrative, operational/control tasks for project activities, arrange for the recording and administrative processing of payment requisitions and accountabilities for planned and implemented activities
• Build relationships and coordinate outreach among stakeholders participating in the project planning process.
• Liaise with Advocacy Manager in development of advocacy policy briefs and position papers, from key issues emerging from the project implementation.
• Participate in district level health stakeholder meetings – document meeting minutes, assists with planning and following up actions points.
• Work closely with Communications Officer in management of project information and documentation processes and ensure effective communication of the project results.
• Build, maintain and effectively manage strategic partnerships and collaborations with the various district and partner offices, including Ministry of Health, regional technical deconcentrated structures
Support collaboration with other Implementing partners and other partners at field level
• Represent WAU at district and in-country engagements and other professional meetings as requested by the Line Manager.
• Participate in the Development and Maintenance of an Effective WASH in HCF

M&E System, Documentation and Learning
• Participate in the continuous review of the M&E system with specific emphasis on providing support to the update and management of the WASH and HMIS reach database.
• Support updating project data as per the WaterAid Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (PMER) procedures
Provide on-going support supervision and monitoring to health facility structures to ensure delivery of quality WASH services
• Communicate learning for internal and external audiences on project implementation progress
• Develop and share success stories on WASH in HCFs occasioned by the project
• Track best practices in monitoring and evaluation of the CNHF projec
• Organise joint partner reflection and planning meetings
• Coordinate partner monitoring visits and performance review meetings
• Ensuring that project implementation conforms to quality standards and best practices
• Risk Management – Monitor and address or report any risk to management.

JOB REQUIREMENTS/PERSON PROFILE:
• University degree in communications, advocacy, Development, or related technical field
• Experience in WASH in HCFs would be a strong advantage.
Proven knowledge of and professional experience in project management.
• 3-5 years’ experience in advocacy positions in humanitarian, development, and similar contexts
• Strong background in working with INGOs and familiarity with key humanitarian coordination forums/mechanisms.
• Proven ability to articulate clearly, with impact and respect
• Relevant work experience in policy analysis, communications, research, data gathering and/or information management.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Management and leadership experience.
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
• Good verbal communication, presentation, and networking skills.
• Good research skills and academic ability.
• Strong personnel leadership skills, particularly mentoring skills
• Demonstrated capacity to develop and implement influencing strategies, particularly related to WASH in the health sector.
• Ability to initiate action and change through communication strategies
• Initiative, able to prioritize effectively and work under pressure.
• Commitment to WaterAid’s values and a working style that reflects these.
• Existing links and network within the WASH sector
• Track record of gender sensitive advocacy approaches

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