Technical Director, USAID Global Fragile Waters

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FHI 360 is currently seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Technical Director for the anticipated multiyear USAID Fragile Waters project. This position is subject to project award and funding. The USAID Fragile Waters activity aims to enhance water security in fragile contexts, with a focus on supporting locally-led approaches. Water security encompasses water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), as well as water resources used for everything from ecosystems to livelihoods and industry (e.g. irrigation, hydropower). To achieve this goal, Fragile Waters has four primary objectives: 1) conduct rapid analyses to inform water security programming in fragile contexts; 2) support capacity strengthening for local organizations to implement water security programming in fragile contexts; 3) provide direct assistance to support evolving water security needs in fragile contexts; and 4) advance learning for water security programming in fragile contexts.

The Technical Director will be supervised by the Chief of Party. Working with the Chief of Party, the Technical Director will direct and drive the technical planning and implementation process of the project including planning and directing activity schedules, monitoring budget/spending on project activities to ensure completion of the project target deliverables on schedule and within budget constraints.

Responsibilities include:

• Provides technical oversight of the project.
• Manages and guides project team with capacity development and developing process improvement initiatives to ensure compliance with government, USAID, and company standards.
• Provides technical management expertise and is involved in the decision making for technical issues on the project.
• Oversees the direction, budgetary planning, and technical process of the project to ensure project deliverables are met.
• Supports performance management and professional development of direct reports, including ongoing feedback, coaching, and career support.
• Designs, monitors, and evaluates activities regarding recruitment, orientation, and supervision of teams who implement project activities.
• Coordinates and works with USAID staff on technical issues.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or its International Equivalent in engineering related to water resources, water supply, sanitation and hygiene, or other relevant field.
• A minimum of 12 years of relevant technical/project management experience with water resources, water supply, sanitation and hygiene projects in fragile contexts with both humanitarian and development objectives (including 8+ years of leadership, strong business acumen and/or line management experience)
• Profession Engineer registration or international equivalent is preferred.
• Proficient with applicable rules, regulations, and policies associated with international development, USAID and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
• Demonstrated strategic planning, staff development and capacity building experience.
• ​Demonstrated experience in leading and managing teams in complex projects that are strategic in nature and international in scope.

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

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