WASH Specialist (USAID) Full-Time

DevTech Systems, Inc. (DevTech) is an international consulting firm dedicated to development, with 35 years of experience providing advisory services and technical assistance to government, private sector, and civil society stakeholders in more than 100 countries. We are a data driven organization that specializes in informing policy making by delivering focused data-driven evidence-based analysis products and services.  DevTech core practice areas include: Economic and Data analysis, Monitoring and Evaluation, Education and Youth Development, Gender and Inclusive Development, and Public Financial Management.

DevTech is seeking a full-time WASH Specialist for USAID’s Local Governance Strengthening (LOGOS) program in Mozambique. The WASH Specialist is expected to provide direct oversight for the Water, Hygiene and Sanitation (WASH) related interventions under this activity. The WASH Specialist is expected to guide, coordinate, manage and monitor interventions aiming to build the capacity of participating subnational governments to plan, budget, spend and report WASH services funds, increase the percentage of population with access to basic and safely managed drinking water and basic sanitation services, leading to successful outcomes in targeted areas. In addition, the WASH Specialist will bring about changes that will improve WASH outcomes in targeted areas through managing and monitoring interventions. Lastly s/he will conduct dialogues widely with subnational governments. The WASH Specialist will be reporting to the COP.

• Must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree (master’s degree is preferred) in engineering, public/global health, water resources, sanitation, or other closely related field;
• Must have experience with international development programs in Mozambique in the aeras of WASH, social behavior change, governance, and/or institutional development;
• Must have experience collaborating with subnational government officials;
• At least 5 years of professional experience in implementing large and complex water and sanitation development projects;
• Must have demonstrated experience in key performance indicators of a utility will be a necessity, experience in working on urban water supply systems, community-based water supply and sanitation program implementation and operations

Additional Requirements:

• Must be a Mozambican or a holder of Mozambique Permanent Residency;
• Proficient in English and Portuguese;
• Must be a team player.

NOTE: This job posting should not be construed to imply that the requirements are the exclusive standards of the position nor will it be the sole basis for any subsequent employee evaluations. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or other status protected by applicable law.