AJIRA TANZANIA 2019 / NAFASI ZA KAZI 2019
Position: Governance and Behaviour Change Advisor
Location: Mwanza, Tanzania
Contract type: National employment contract
SNV
is currently implementing an Urban Sanitation and Hygiene programme
focused on two cities: Shinyanga Municipality and Arusha City. The
programme is currently in its’ second year of a five year programme
(2017-2022). To support the work on this programme, we are looking for a
Governance and Behaviour Change Advisor to be the technical lead in
relation to governance related interventions (e.g.: sanitation
legislation and enforcement, planning and monitoring, citizens
engagement etc.) and behaviour change communications activities (e.g.
implementation of the BCC strategy, consumer studies etc.).
Programme Summary
Urban
Sanitation and Hygiene for Health and Development is a multi-country
programme that works with municipal governments to develop inclusive,
safe and sustainable city-wide sanitation services. SNV Tanzania is
seeking an experienced professional to be part of the SNV Tanzania team
(already comprised of a Programme Manager, an Urban Sanitation &
Hygiene Engineer and a Business Development Advisor, and assisted by two
volunteers and one intern).
The
programme integrates insights in WASH governance, investment and
finance, behavioural change communication, business models and
management of sanitation services. It will engage private sector, civil
society organizations, users and local authorities to improve public
health and development opportunities in the target cities (Arusha and
Shinyanga)
Recommended:
The key components of the programme are:
• COMPONENT 1: BCC and awareness for safe urban sanitation and hygiene
• COMPONENT 2: Safe and affordable (consumer) services
• COMPONENT 3: WASH Governance
• COMPONENT 4: Smart finance and investment
• COMPONENT 4: Safe treatment, disposal and re-use
The
programme began with an inception period up to the end of June 2018,
which consisted in a series of assessments (including a baseline study
on WASH at household, school and health facility level, a Gender &
Social Inclusion assessment, a Climate Vulnerability & Resilience
study) which helped shape and guide the current implementation period
which will run until September 2022.
Job Description
Governance and Behaviour Change Advisor – Lead and manage the activities associated with the following objectives:
a) WASH GOVERNANCE: City-wide service delivery framework and enabling conditions developed and adopted by local authorities
Key
considerations and focus areas relating to governance issues this
position will be working on include (among others): improving
sanitation/hygiene information (particularly related to On-Site
Sanitation and Faecal Sludge Management) within policies, laws,
frameworks and standards at both national and city level; supporting
increased effectiveness of enforcement mechanismsto monitor and ensure
compliance with sanitation policies and legislation; advocating for and
securing buy-in from key leadership for urban sanitation improvements;
contributing to the integration of sanitation ambitions, targets and
related budget allocation in mainstream public administration planning
processes; supporting improved data management and monitoring (in
relation to sanitation and hygiene) and its use in informing/selecting
interventions; assisting with approaches and strategies that ensure
services reach the poorest communities.
Current
ongoing activities the candidate will be working on include:
following-up and supporting the implementation of the recommendations
from the urban sanitation legal scan study (e.g.: legislation
improvements, licensing of emptying services etc.); developing capacity
of local government on smart enforcement measures for compliance with
sanitation laws and standards; strengthening sanitation information
systems (e.g.: digitalised data collection/management, sanitation
mapping etc.); fostering a sustainable sanitation multi-stakeholder
platform; contributing to the prioritisation of sanitation within
planning and budgeting; supporting measures to ensure citizen engagement
in sanitation decisions.
b)
BCC & AWARENESS: Strengthening capacities (within local government
authorities) and institutional embedding of effective Behaviour Change
Communications (BCC) focused on urban sanitation and hygiene issues
Key
considerations and focus areas relating to behaviour change this
position will be working on include (among others): building capacities
of local government authorities (city council and utilities) and private
sector (emptying service providers), for effective communication and
outreach; increasing consumer demand and willingness to pay for safely
managed services; promoting specific individual hygiene behaviours (Safe
emptying, Safe disposal of solid waste, handwashing with soap);
aligning BCC efforts within the broader National Sanitation Campaign.
Current
ongoing activities the candidate will be working on include: roll-out
of the BCC strategy and action plans (focused on Safe emptying
practices, Safe disposal of solid waste, and handwashing with soap);
developing and testing IEC materials informed by the BCC strategy;
supporting relevant National Sanitation Campaign efforts; capacity
building on communication and marketing skills for service providers and
local authorities; leading consumer and willingness to pay studies
Key Responsibilities
• Governance Technical Expertise – Provide technical expertise in relation to Governance issues related to policy analysis, legislation improvements, planning and budgeting, data management and use
• Government Liaison and Networking – Build and maintain effective relationships, with the government (Ministry and Regional level) and local authorities (City Council and Urban Utility management and technical staff), and other external partners (Donors, NGOs, Research Institutions, Private Sector Service Providers)
• Behaviour Change Expertise – Provide guidance and facilitation expertise in the coordination and implementation of the behaviour change communication strategy that aims to stimulate sanitation demand and improve the professionalisation of services
• Technical assistance management – Identify and manage experienced technical service providers and consultants (linked to governance and BCC activities) – including developing ToRs with key deliverables and services required by the project, and manage agreements/contracts within the advisor’s control
• Workplan implementation – Ensure the timely implementation of the project work plan in the key areas of Governance and BCC, as per the SNV project management procedures, accounting principles and donor requirements and contract
• Procurement, administrative & finance procedures – Collaboratively work with the support staff in procurement, admin and finance to comply with SNV procedures and ensure the smooth and timely implementation of processes and activities
• Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting – Contribute to the SDG programme’s M&E framework implementation and reporting (specifically in relation to component 1 (BCC) and 3 (Governance) impact and outcome indicators).
• Knowledge, documentation and communication – Ensure full synthesis, analysis and documentation and sharing of project insights and results, and engage in research and studies that contribute to gathering evidence-based knowledge
• Other – Engage in any other activities discussed with the programme manager that contribute to SNV, the WASH Sector and the project’s successnsumer and willingness to pay studies.
Qualifications Candidate profile
Relevant advanced academic qualification in Governance and/or Behaviour Change or related field, preferably in relation to WASH;
• 7+ years of relevant experience in overseeing Governance and Behaviour Change interventions, preferably in the WASH sector and in particular Urban Sanitation;
• Strong relationship management skills and experience in engaging government officials (at both national and sub-national levels) and in playing a key role in sector platforms (e.g. Technical Working Groups, Joint Sector Reviews, National Guidelines development task forces etc.)
• Proven track record in policy/legislation reviews and analysis and implementing successful governance-related recommendations;
• Proven track record in implementing successful behaviour change communication strategies and approaches, particularly in collaboration with local governement departments and citizen groups
• Solid facilitation skills with the ability to coordinate/guide local government officials, service providers and community groups
• Proficiency in English and Kiswahili required, both written and oral
• The successful candidate will be a self-motivated achiever with excellent intercultural leadership, teamwork, coaching, communication, networking and organisational skills
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Additional Information
Contract Type: National
Contract Duration: 2 years, extendable by upon performance and successful completion of activities
Expected Start Date: 23rd September 2019
Information Duty Station: Based in Mwanza, with significant travel to Arusha, Dodoma and Dar es Salaam.
Reporting to: Programme Manager
How to apply?
Interested candidates who meet the key qualifications are encouraged to send in their applications. The application should contain a CV, motivation letter, a selection of relevant samples of your work from previous jobs, and your salary history for the last three years. Your CV should contain at least three referees from previous employers only.
The deadline for sending in applications is 16th August 2019. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
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