The USAID-funded Non-Revenue Water Management project, implemented by Tetra Tech International Development (International Development Jobs – Tetra Tech), is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for an Institutional Support Advisor (ISA). This is a full-time position that will be based in Hebron.
Position Description: The purpose of this project is to improve Palestinians’ access to safe, reliable, sustainable, and climate resilient water services through: 1) the development and strengthening of the institutional capacity of the Hebron, Halhul, and Dura water utilities for sustainable, reliable, and climate-resilient water delivery service; 2) the implementation of strategic infrastructure works to support the objective of the activity; 3) the design and implementation of innovative solutions to expand the use of smart water management technologies for efficient, timely, and transparent water management; and 4) the design and implementation of innovative measures and public awareness campaigns to promote effective water governance at the utility and foster social behavioral change toward more efficient and responsible water use practices and trends. The Institutional Support Advisor will lead capacity building of target water utilities and the formulation of their institutional development plans. The ISA will work closely with technical and administrative staff to ensure integration of technical areas and collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
* Supervises technical personnel.
* Directs the development and implementation of each water utility’s institutional development plan.
* Provides guidance and vision to ensure that capacity building efforts contribute to better water governance.
* Leads the institutional and human capacity development interventions, including assessments, trainings, and capacity strengthening program development and implementation, as well as policies, plans, and software development.
* Oversee day-to-day implementation of capacity strengthening activities in close collaboration with water utilities.
* Coordinates the efforts of all subject matter experts and ensures the coherence and complementarity of all capacity strengthening efforts under the Task Order.
* Be present at Task Order site (West Bank) on a full-time basis from the contract execution date, or no later than 21 days thereafter, and throughout the period of performance.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree in water resources management, engineering, or other related disciplines. A master’s degree is preferable but not required.
* Must have at least ten (10) years of professional experience in water resources management in developing countries.
* Must have a minimum of four (4) years of demonstrated experience working on institutional strengthening projects for water utilities and service providers in developing countries of a similar size and scope to that of the Task Order.
Qualified applicants from Palestine highly encouraged to apply.
How to apply
To be considered, please submit the following:
* Cover Letter
* CV
Please indicate where you saw Tetra Tech’s IDS ad posted.
Apply on-line at: Institutional Support Advisor for Non-Revenue Water Management Project – Tetra Tech International Development Careers (selectminds.com)
Please ensure that only the requested documents noted above are submitted. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
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