Principal Water Supply and Sanitation Engineer, AHWS.2/RDNG
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Employer: African Development Bank (AfDB) |
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Job location: Nairobi Nigeria |
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Apply before: 06 Jun 2019 |
Summary
The position of the Water Supply and Sanitation Engineer, reporting to the Country Operations Manager RDNG and for sector support to the Division Manager AHWS.2, has the following work objectives:
1. Liaising with other experts in the Nigeria stakeholders, and maintaining close collaboration with regional hubs and other water-related complexes in the Bank, the purpose of this job is to contribute to the development of pertinent knowledge and provide technical inputs and strategic directio
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Duties and responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the Director AHWS in collaboration with the Senior Director of RDNG, the incumbent will be responsible for the following:
Policies and Strategies, and Processing
Monitor the implementation of the Bank’s water policy and provide technical inputs to the review, preparation and updating of the Bank’s strategies, business plans and guidelines related to water supply and sanitation;
Provide technical inputs to the country office’s contribution to the development and review of strategies, business plans and guidelines prepared by other departments from the water resource management, water supply and sanitation perspective;
Provide expertise to the Nigeria Water and sanitation sector for the preparation of national water and sanitation strategies, and investment plans towards the achievement of national goals and the SDGs;
Undertake preparation of project proposals and processing of lending to the sector to approval.
Support the dialogue and design of integrated water resources and development programs that incorporate best practice and leverage the comparative advantage of the Bank
Processing of Lending Program and Project Implementation
Undertake project identification for a robust pipeline, preparation, appraisal of water and sanitation projects/programs and secure co-financing;
Ensure loan processing, and efficient project/programme implementation;
Participate in joint water donor working groups with other multilateral and bilateral institutions (such as World Bank, UNESCO, UNICEF and regional institutions - AU, EAC, etc.) and other national agencies for a robust lending program and implementation of the Bank’s operations in Nigeria.
Water and Sanitation Knowledge Management
Undertake analytical work to generate and disseminate knowledge products on water and sanitation, and water resources management to inform the pipeline of projects, with particular focus on: (i) green and affordable technologies; (ii) water and sanitation value chain and private sector engagement; (iii) integrated water management and use; (iv) life cycle water costs; (v) sustainable service delivery; (vi) emerging water resources challenges including those attributed to climate change and urbanization among others;
Provide technical guidance and backstopping support in the preparation of country and/or sector studies to promote inclusive, sustainable and affordable water and sanitation services at country level;
Contribute technical inputs to the community of practice on water supply and sanitation to facilitate knowledge exchange within the Bank and to harmonize service standards across the regional hubs.
Coordination and Collaboration with Other Development Partners
1. Support the preparation of annual work plan and budget of the country water and sanitation activities related to water and sanitation;
2. Undertake coordination of water and sanitation activities with other task managers in the region for sharing of knowledge and experiences;
3. Foster and contribute to the coordination and collaboration with other development partners and non-government institutions to advance the water and sanitation agenda in Nigeria.
Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience
At least a Master's degree or its equivalent in Civil Engineering, Water Supply, Sanitary Engineering, or related discipline.
A minimum of six (6) years of relevant professional working experience, and desirably in a reputable development institution.
A very good understanding of water supply, sanitation and water resources management issues, challenges and opportunities in Africa;
Recognized ability to identify and articulate technological issues and to provide sound advice;
Demonstrated ability to plan, prepare schedules to address issues and communicate them effectively orally and in written briefs);
Capacity to prepare, analyze, review and disseminate knowledge products with easy uptake and that add value to the sector;
Capacity to initiate, manage and disseminate innovations;
Challenges the status quo; Initiates and implements creative performance improvements, and sustains forward momentum
Frequently communicates a clear, compelling vision and strategy; communicates with clarity and persuasively to get things done; keeps colleagues regularly informed about relevant topics and updates.
Analyzes complex situations or problems; makes decisions and acts quickly and decisively without turning to others for direction; applies knowledge of past situations/trends as appropriate; generates and tests multiple hypotheses or explanations for a given situation.
Anticipates and identifies client needs and
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