Description
ARD, Inc. requests expressions of interest from qualified specialists in water and saniation utility operations and management, for a long-term position in ARD’s Sustainable Water and Sanitation in Africa (SUWASA) project office in Nairobi, Kenya.  SUWASA is a new regional initiative of the US Agency for International Development, with a mission of fostering the transformation of urban and peri-urban water and sanitation service delivery in Africa to achieve long-term financial sustainability through the application of market-based principles. Over the four-year life of the project, SUWASA will support at least 12 reform activities in multiple countries of sub-Saharan Africa.

Position Responsibilities:
–Lead the design of SUWASA activiities to support utility reforms that improve service delivery, particularly to the poor.
–Assist the Chief of Party in managing SUWASA activities involving utility reforms and service delviery improvements.
–Provide technical assistance to individual SUWASA activitities involving utiltiy operations and management.
–Coordinate with the international donor community in water and sanitation utility and service delivery reforms.
–Draw on existing professional networks and further develop professional network of utility operators in support of SUWASA objectives.

Qualifications:
–A minimum of 10 years of professional experience, with a proven track record in utilty manageement and operations improvements;
–Experience in designing, structuring and implementing infrastructure projects for water supply and waste water management;
–Advanced degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or other degree relevant to utility operations and management;
–Experience in working in a donor-funded environment will be an advantage;
–Working experience in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly with regard to water and sanitation utility operations and management;
–Ability to plan, direct, manage, control and take initiatives independently, communicate fluently, work as a team member at a matured level of sensitivity and diplomacy in dealing with key stakeholders;
–Proficiency in written and spoken English is essential.  Fluency in French is desirable.

To apply:
Please email full, current CV in reverse chronological format to pgaetjens@ardinc.com. Please refer to “Water Utilities Specialist” in the subject line. Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted.
 
ARD, Inc. is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations—in the US and overseas.  We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workforce.  We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups.  ARD, Inc. is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply by: 11 April 2010

Website: www.ardinc.com