Senior WSS Sector Performance Monitoring and MIS Expert at The Human Dynamics

Locations: Adamawa, Ekiti and Plateau States (one of the 3 states will be chosen as the expert’s main base), Nigeria
Project: TA service contract for the implementation of the Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Reform Programme Phase III (WSSSRPIII)
Engagement: Short-term, 100 working days in the period August 2019 – end April 2020

Scope of work
The Senior WSS Performance Monitoring and MIS Expert, in coordination with the other experts, will work on/contribute to the following activities as spelt out in the TAT Terms of Reference:

Technical lead:

• Sustain and further improve the implementation of the Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for the water resources sector, and capacitating the independent water monitoring body in leading it; and
• Design and implement ICT tools (including Management Information System and website) for water utilities operating water services under commercial principles in the three states.” (Design & Strategy).

Technical contribution:

• Ensure stakeholders sustained engagement, commitment and coordination with regard to the implementation of policies and plans.

Duration of the Assignment
The foreseen start date of the above assignment is beginning of September 2019. This position forsee a full-time input (Ca. 20 man days/month)

Requirements
Required education and skills:

• University Degree (minimum Bachelor level; Master preferred) in Economics, Sociology, Law, Statistics, Social Sciences, Accounting and Finance, Development Planning, Project Management, Water Engineering or other relevant discipline. In the absence of a Master degree, additional 10 years to the general professional experience required.
• Ability to coach, motivate and nurture workmen at different levels, communicate fluently, work as a team member, and a matured level of sensitivity and diplomacy in dealing with key stakeholders;
• Excellent writing and reporting skills;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Fluency in English.

General professional experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance and accounting, monitoring and evaluation, statistics and/or data management, obtained in an institutional and/or corporate setting, with progressing responsibility;
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the water supply and sanitation sector;
• Must have significant experience in sub-Saharan Africa, experience in several other developing countries is an asset);

Specific professional experience:

• At least 3 years water sector commercialization experience;
• Significant experience with regard to performance indicators (IWA or other system) and benchmarking / performance monitoring of water services;
• Knowledge in the assessment of water sector institutional capacity, operational and contractual issues, staffing levels and projections.
• Commensurate experience in one or more relevant fields: water company management, accounting, financial management, economics, and operations.
• Experience in managing, facilitating / conducting community water and sanitation meetings and capacity building.