We will be filling a vacancy soon within our TWB-MRB Project in East Africa. Please pass this announcement to any suitable candidates. The position needs to be filled immediately by a candidate available to start June 15. Interested candidates should submit a detailed C.V., three references and an introduction letter via e-mail to [email protected].
Position: TWB-MRB Project Coordinator Duration: June 2010 - October 2011 Location: Mara River Basin, Kenya/Tanzania Supervisor: GLOWS Director Hiring Organization: Florida International University About GLOWS The Global Water for Sustainability (GLOWS) Program is financed by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) working to increase social, economic, and environmental benefits to people of the developing world through clean water, healthy aquatic ecosystems and sustainable water resources management (www.globalwaters.net). GLOWS is implemented by a consortium lead by Florida International University. About the Trans-boundary Water for Biodiversity and Human Health Program in the Mara River Basin, Kenya and Tanzania (TWB-MRB). The TWB-MRB program is a collaborative effort between Florida International University (FIU), WWF Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Programme Office (WWF-ESARPO), World Vision Kenya and Care Tanzania to support numerous governmental and local partners in the development and implementation of a basin-scale integrated water resources management and the provision of water and sanitation services in the trans-boundary Mara River Basin of Kenya and Tanzania. The project is funded by USAID/East Africa. The program began in October of 2005 and the current agreement extends through September of 2011. The overarching goal of the TWB-MRB Project is to implement a coordinated and highly participatory project to improve water resource management in ways that reduce and mitigate threats to biodiversity in the Mara River Basin and Mara-Serengeti eco-region while enhancing the health and livelihoods of communities living in the basin. This larger goal will be pursued through the following objectives: a) Development of a trans-boundary agreement between the countries of Kenya and Tanzania, under the auspices of the East African Community, to manage water resources in a manner that meets the basic needs of people and biodiversity conservation. b) Implementation of recommendations for how to improve and harmonize river basin management practices and policies to ensure sufficient flows of clean water to service multi-sectoral needs, especially biodiversity. c) Support of local communities and schools in the provision of safe water for multiple uses and adequate hygiene and sanitation. TWB-MRB Coordinator Responsibilities Grants and Contracts Management Support 1. Assist the GLOWS Directorate in review and finalization of the content of local subgrant and subcontract Scopes of Work, budgets, and Implementation Plans for all implementing organizations and program elements related to this project 2. Assist the GLOWS Directorate in overseeing project implementation (technical progress) on a day‐to‐day basis for all subgrants and subcontracts including site visits to monitor field level implementation; 3. Assist the GLOWS Directorate in the local oversight and financial management on a day‐to‐day basis for all local subgrants and subcontracts, in accordance with USAID guidelines. 4. Based on the collected quarterly activity and financial reports from the projects various partners and consultants prepare and submit to the GLOWS Directorate a consolidated progress report for review and approval on all local subgrants and subcontracts; 5. Collect and review all invoices of local subgrantees/subcontractors and submit them on a monthly basis to the GLOWS Directorate for final review and approval. Partnership Coordination 1. Convene regular meetings of implementing partners, at least on a quarterly basis. 2. Assist partners in carrying out their respective sets of activities in a coordinated and timely manner, and encouraging a spirit of partnership and synergy in program activities; 3. Establish and maintain a regular flow of information among all country program partners and USAID/EA. 4. Liaise with Lake Victoria Basin Commission to ensure fit between TWB-MRB activities and those of LVBC. 5. Assist in the development of proposals for future program funding as needed. USAID Coordination 1. Meet on a quarterly basis with the USAID/EA Mission staff to provide updates and ensure coordination; 2. Transmit the final approved consolidated Quarterly Report containing all partner activities to the USAID/EA Agreement Officer Technical Representative (AOTR); 3. Transmit the approved monthly summary of coordination visits and activities by the Project Coordinator at the end of every month to the USAID/EA AOTR. Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation 1. Collect electronic project activity summaries (2‐5 pages unless more detail is required) from each subcontractor or subgrantee as required according to the terms of specific grant or contract agreements, due no later than the fifth day of the month after the period being reported. The individual partner project activity summaries should include:  A description of achievements presented by task (as defined in the Scope of Work or Task Statement)  An overview of key tasks to be accomplished during the next reporting period 2. Work with local partners to report on indicators defined as part of the overall Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) system; 3. In conjunction with the subcontractors and subgrantees, developing final partnership summary reports that are due at the conclusion of the project. Communications 1. Work with the partners and USAID/EA to develop a local Outreach and Communications plan to increase the visibility and impact of the initiative in each country; 2. Work with the programme implementing partners to execute the communication plan; 3. Prepare monthly newsletter of project activities and interesting events and developments. Deliverables 1. Annual Report ‐ November 1st, 2010, November 1st, 2011; 2. Monthly Summary of Coordinator Visits/Activities ‐ first week of the following month; 3. Accruals Reporting Quarterly Basis (December 15th , March 15th , June 15th September 15th ); 4. Quarterly Report Quarterly Basis (January 15th, April 15th, July 15th, October 15th). 5. Monthly newsletter Minimum Applicant Qualifications 1. Minimum of 5 years of project management experience; 2. Advanced University Degree; 3. Knowledgeable of the project area (Mara River Basin); 4. Experience working with NGOs on development projects; 5. Knowledgeable about common water, sanitation and hygiene related technologies applicable to Kenya and Tanzania; 6. Experienced using the Microsoft Office Suite of applications; 7. Ability to work under tight deadlines; 8. Ability to work independently and as part of a team; 9. Good interpersonal skills; 10. Excellent writing and communication skills in English; 11. Demonstrable knowledge of Integrated Water Resources Management principles. Preferred Applicant Qualifications 1. Advanced University Degree; 2. 10 years of project management experience; 3. Experience working with CARE Tanzania, World Vision Kenya, WWF ESARPO and USAID/EA; 4. Knowledgeable about the United States of America congressional funding mechanisms relevant to this project (Biodiversity earmark and Water earmark); 5. Knowledgeable about the environmental reporting requirements of USAID/EA; 6. Knowledgeable about the water governance structures of Kenya and Tanzania. 7. Fluency in Kiswahili. How to Apply The position needs to be filled immediately by a candidate available to start June 15. A detailed C.V., three references and an introduction letter should be sent via e-mail to [email protected]. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted to arrange for interviews. Florida International University is an equal opportunity employer.
