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1. Improve community water supply and sanitation services at schools
2. Improve sector governance for WASH in Schools and related policies
3. Expand key hygiene behaviors among children and in surrounding communities.
4. Increase use of improved household sanitation
5. Leverage public/private partnerships to magnify the impact of USG investments

• Ensure that the program delivers quality technical programming, according to national and international standards and in coordination with other national health and WASH programs.
• Lead the in-country project team in achieving program targets.
• Oversee and support in-country partners’ performance based on sub-contract deliverables.
• Ensure that monitoring, evaluation, and learning processes are standardized throughout consortium partners to successfully manage knowledge on the project.
• Ensure regular monitoring of activities and submit timely feedback to USAID and partners.
• Ensure that cross-cutting themes such as gender equity and sustainability are fully integrated into programming.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of high quality reports.
• Work with in-country staff and regional WASH teams to ensure clear strategic direction in technical areas.

• Provide strong budget management and oversight to quickly identify problems and take corrective action.
• Ensure program compliance with CRS policies and USAID regulations.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of program finances and the status of activities.
• Review actual financial performance against the budget, USAID contract, and partner sub-contracts.
• Ensure strong communication and coordination with the Government and other WASH agencies throughout program areas.
• Work in collaboration with in-country staff to ensure good stewardship of resources and appropriate budget management.

• Oversee the hiring, orientation, and training of key staff to build a technically strong and motivated team.
• Provide direction and technical advice through quarterly coaching sessions and daily support.
• Supervise CRS and consortium staff members at the country level.

• Act as primary in-country project contact to USAID and other local and international stakeholders.
• Ensure the consortium’s presence and active participation in coordination meetings in the WASH and education sectors.
• Facilitate and document lessons learned and best practices within the consortium to realize improved WASH outcomes.
• Organize regular learning and sharing opportunities between program and external stakeholders.
• Oversee program communication strategies, including compliance with USAID’s branding and marketing requirements as well as CRS’ marketing and communication procedures.

• Master’s degree in a relevant field such as environmental studies, international development, engineering, and/or public health.
• At least 10 years of management experience in the development sector, preferably in WASH.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing and/or implementing programs in Africa.
• Technical proficiency in sanitation, Community-led Total Sanitation (CLTS), water supply, and/or hygiene program design, implementation; and monitoring and evaluation.
• Demonstrated experience leading coalitions, coordinating with and advocating among a broad set of diverse stakeholders.

• Demonstrated knowledge of current WASH situation, strategies and key relationships in Zambia.
• Proven success managing multi-million dollar development budgets.
• Thorough understanding of USAID rules and regulations strongly desired.
• Proven strategic planning and monitoring and evaluation skills.
• Proven ability to provide representation at high profile donor and governmental meeting.
• Fluency in written and spoken English required.
• Computer skills in MS Office package.

• Serves with Integrity
• Models Stewardship
• Cultivates Constructive Relationships
• Promotes Learning

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