[wsnews] W&S News: Jobs listing for World Water Day

[Water and Sanitation Issues]

World Water Day: March 22, 2006
http://www.worldwaterday.org/

WaterAid: Country Representative - Uganda
Based Uganda - Competitive NGO rates
Reporting to the Regional Manager, East Africa (based in London), you will
ultimately be responsible for all aspects of WaterAid?s Country Programme in
Uganda.
You will provide leadership and support to a strong, multidisciplinary team of
Managers who are responsible for all aspects of the country programme. This
will focus on influencing policy, implementing project work, raising awareness
and carrying out research into water, sanitation and hygiene education in
Uganda.
You will also manage a wide range of external relationships at different levels,
including those with local partner organisations, international donors and the
Government of Uganda at national, regional and local levels. First and foremost
you will ensure that WaterAid?s programme focuses on issues that are relevant
to the country?s poorest people.
Educated to degree level, or holding a professional qualification in a relevant
subject such as development studies or public health, you will have at least
five years? senior programme management experience and proven strategic
vision and capacity to deliver in a developing country context, especially in
the water and sanitation sector.
For further information download a Country Representative - Uganda application
pack  (  Word 208K)or email jobs at wateraid.org. No CVs will be accepted. Closing
date: 31 March 2006.
Expected start date: beginning of July 2006.
More information:
http://www.wateraid.org/documents/app_pack__cr_uganda__mar_06.doc

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Programme / Senior Programme Officer  Knowledge Development and Advocacy
(KDA) section, Delft, The Netherlands

Organisation: IRC International Water and Sanitation Centre, Delft, The
Netherlands

Responsibilities include: independently and pro-actively initiate and
facilitate learning activities and partnerships for improved local
governance and sustainable WASH service provision; work with partners;
manage projects and prepare publications; and participate fully in the
multidisciplinary KDA team.

Requirements include: Academic degree at masters or comparable level in a
relevant discipline; Relevant professional experience, including a minimum
of five years in development processes in developing countries; Project
management skills and experience.

Language: Fluent in English. Other languages (French, Spanish, Portuguese,
Arabic etc) desirable.

Salary: gross monthly salary up to a maximum of ? 3.945,77 (? 4.483,75
for the senior position), scale 11 (12 for the senior position) BBRA

More information [http://www.irc.nl/page/28413]

Contact: to apply, please send your letter and cv to Ms. Colette
Snaathorst, Personnel Officer IRC, snaathorst at irc.nl
[mailto:Snaathorst at irc.nl].

- Apply before 8 April 2006


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Water & Sanitation (WatSan) Project Manager, Zambia

Organisation: British Red Cross, London, UK

Responsibilities include: support the host National Societies water and
sanitation activities as described in the ACP-EU Project Documentation;
ensure safe water, sanitation, health education and community participation
is encouraged and delivered using an integrated public health approach
while supporting every opportunity for WatSan capacity building within the
host National Society.
Requirements include: Basic Delegates Training Course or equivalent
knowledge Degree or Diploma in Public Health or in a Community/Social
Development field Minimum 2 years working experience in a less developed
country and/or minimum 3 years working ex-perience in a developed country.

More information
[http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-6MBHLA?OpenDocument]


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WATER & SANITATION (WATSAN) PROJECT MANAGER, ZIMBABWE

Organisation: British Red Cross, London, UK

Responsibilities include: Support the host National Societies water and
sanitation activities as described in the ACP-EU Project Documentation;
Ensure safe water, sanitation, health education and community participation
is encouraged and delivered using an integrated public health approach
while supporting every opportunity for WatSan capacity building within the
host National Society.

Requirements include: Basic Delegates Training Course or equivalent
knowledge Degree or Diploma in Public Health or in a Community/Social
Development field; Minimum 2 years working experience in a less developed
country and/or minimum 3 years working ex-perience in a developed country

More information
[http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-6MBHHA?OpenDocument]


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Public-private partnership specialists - power and water
General Information
Date Posted:	20 Mar 2006
Organization:	IP3 - Institute for Public-Private Partnerships
Country/Region:	Global
Apply By:	19 Apr 2006
Contact Information :
 	Email:	jwuorinen at ip3.org


Description
IP3, the leader in consulting and capacity building in public-private
partnerships for traditionally state-supplied services, wishes to expand its
PPP associate base for dynamic consulting and capacity building projects
worldwide, particularly in the water and power sectors. Immediately available
assignments vary from one-week in-country training programs to four-year
resident advisor positions in Africa, South Asia, Middle East, and Central and
Eastern Europe. For our water and power sector programs we are currently
seeking a cross section of functional skills including financial, legal,
economic, regulatory, institutional development, and communications. Additional
sector expertise (transportation, ICT, waste management, health and social
services) is desirable. Candidates should hold a relevant advanced degree, be
fluent in English, have 10 years relevant experience, significant international
and developing country experience, have participated in more than five PPP
transactions.

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Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Programme, WSSPS II, Sector Policy Support -
Senior Adviser (N2)

General Information
Date Posted:	17 Mar 2006
Organization:	Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Country/Region:	Bangladesh
Apply By:	27 Mar 2006
Contact Information :
 	Email:	muo at mercuri-urval.com

 	Fax:	+45 39 45 65 65

Description
Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Danida seeks adviser

Bangladesh

Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Programme, WSSPS II, Sector Policy Support -
Senior Adviser (N2) - READVERTISEMENT

As Senior Adviser (N2) you will be the counterpart to the Project Director (PD)
of the Policy Support Unit (PSU) in the Ministry of Local Government Rural
Development and Co-operatives in Dhaka. Your duties will include facilitation
of policy and strategy formulation and implementation, policy reviews and
capacity building. Together with the PD you will have joint responsibility for
administration and accounting of the PSU. You have a degree in Public
Administration or Social Sciences and extensive experience with policy
formulation and implementation, programme management, institutional development
and capacity building in the water supply and sanitation sector or related
development programmes, preferably from Bangladesh or South Asia.

Reference no.: DK-32487-2006/BAN.02-W
Application deadline: 27 March 2006, at 9.00 am (Danish time).

Further information
A full job description is available at: www.mercuriurval.com/dk/danida/english.
Here you will also find a mandatory application form.

Applications with reference no. indicated should be sent to Mercuri Urval A/S at
muo at mercuri-urval.com, alternatively to the office address: Philip Heymans Allé
5, DK-2900 Hellerup, or faxed to: +45 39 45 65 65.

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International Institute of Rural Reconstruction (IIRR)
Program Specialist, Water/Watershed Management

The Program Specialist, Water/Watershed Management is responsible for planning,
developing, implementing and coordinating program activities particularly, but
not solely, those focusing on water resources and watershed management
consistent with regional center program goals and objectives. As a member of
one or more program teams, the post provides process-based and technical inputs
and resources to field program initiatives, education & training activities and
publication & communication processes.

The Program Specialist, Water/Watershed Management reports to the Director,
Regional Center for Asia; the post is a non-supervisory designation, except in
cases of project-based hires.

Key responsibilities:
1.	Plan, implement, monitor and evaluate projects and activities on water
resources and watershed management ? with other members of the program team -
with a focus on developing new program initiatives in line with regional center
program goals and objectives.
2.	Working as a resource person or facilitator, provide content and process
inputs to international training courses, study programs and community
education activities focusing on water resources and watershed management, and
other related themes.
3.	Assist in the preparation of publications and development communication
materials focusing on water resources, watershed management and other related
themes.
4.	Identify and implement suitable action research and documentation of
experiences and lessons learned in coordination with appropriate program
strategic and operational teams.
5.	Contribute to the development and implementation of planning, monitoring,
evaluation and learning at the project/activity and program levels.
6.	Identify opportunities for generating resources and develop concept notes,
project proposals and other relevant tools for resource development.
7.	Represent the Institute and its programs with external program stakeholders
including partners, clients and donors.

Requirements:
?	At least five (5) years experience in water resources/watershed management
program planning, monitoring and evaluation within a rural development
framework. Preferably, with work experience outside of your own culture (i.e.,
regional or international experience).
?	Degree in agriculture, soil and water management or other related
discipline; Master's degree preferred.
?	Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; knowledge of one
or more Asian languages a plus.
?	Strong analytical skills.
?	Demonstrated ability in conceptual and operational skills suited to rural
development programs and projects.
?	Knowledge or experience in action research methodologies.
?	Familiarity with methods, tools and techniques in participatory planning,
monitoring and evaluation.
?	Team player and ability to work productively with teams.
?	Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary and multicultural work
environment.
?	Computer proficient.
Qualified applicants should send a letter of interest not later than March 31,
2006, together with curriculum vitae; contact information; and three letters of
references with address and contact numbers to:
The Human Resources Office
International Institute of Rural Reconstruction
Km. 39, Aguinaldo Highway, Silang, 4118, Cavite, Philippines
Telephone/Fax: +63 46 414 2420; +63 2 886 4385 to 87
E-Mail: HumanResources at iirr.org

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Civil Engineer
Job Code: 042394 	POSTED: Mar 17
Salary:	Open	 	Location:	Seattle, Washington
Employer:	Black & Veatch
 	Type:	Full Time - Experienced
Categories:	Engineering, Government official, Other	 	Required Education:	4 Year
Degree
Description
Are you a Civil Engineer interested in a challenging position and "Building a
World of Difference?"

If so, Black & Veatch has an opportunity located in Seattle, Washington that may
be just what you're looking for.

Key responsibilities of this position include:
?	Direct and coordinate work at the Seattle office under the FEMA Multi Hazard
Flood Map Modernization contract.
?	Client coordination with the FEMA Region X office in Bothell, Washington.
?	Direction of a team of 4 or more water resources engineers, GIS personnel,
and environmental scientists who will perform review/approval of FEMA Letters
of Map Revision/Amendment, coordination with and review of work by other FEMA
A/E contractors, meetings with communities, and training of communities in the
use of NFIP documents.

Requirements
The preferred candidate will possess:
?	B.S. Civil Engineering required; M. S. desired
?	7 to 12 years of experience
?	CFM desired.
?	Experience in the Pacific Northwest with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling
using the Corps of Engineers HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS programs and in floodplain
mapping.
?	Experience contributing to business development (proposal development,
project interviews) with Federal or municipal clients in the Pacific Northwest.
?	Good communication (verbal and written) and client coordination skills are
required.
?	Knowledge of GIS software.

To learn more about Black & Veatch, please visit us at www.bv.com.

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Environmental Engineers
Job Code: 04-0001 	POSTED: Mar 21
Salary:	Open	 	Location:	Ankeny, Iowa
Employer:	Snyder & Associates, Inc.
 	Type:	Full Time - Experienced
Category:	Engineering	 	Required Education:	4 Year Degree
Description
Water and Wastewater Engineer with project management responsibility. Successful
candidates should demonstrate 3 to 10 years of progressive responsibility in the
planning, design, construction and operations assistance of municipal water and
wastewater facilities. Candidate shall demonstrate thorough knowledge and
experience in planning and design of water and wastewater treatment facilities.
EOE/AA Employer
NOTES:	2 openings. International Candidates Will Be Considered. Employer will
assist with relocation costs. Competitive salary and fringe benefits


Requirements
Experience with state-of-the art treatment technologies, process, and hydraulic
modeling experience desireable. BSCE or related field, P.E. License, advanced
degree is preferred.

About Snyder & Associates, Inc.

Snyder & Assoc, Inc is a full-service Civil Engineering Firm. We are a 200
person firm with offices in Iowa (Ankeny, Atlantic, Cedar Rapids)and Missouri
(St Joe and Maryville). Client's range from Municipalities to Private
development. We offer a full range of benefits from health insurance to 401k
Plans.

http://www.snyder-assocaites.com

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