Wash - Technical Lead

Job Description

The WASH Technical Lead provides sector-specific technical leadership, thought leadership, donor engagement, and resource acquisition to position World Vision Ethiopia (WVE) as a partner of choice for high-impact programming. Reporting to the Technical Director, the Technical Lead is responsible for managing Technical Specialists within their sector, ensuring program quality assurance, evidence-based design, and alignment with organizational priorities and donor expectations.

Core Functions

• Lead donor engagement and drive resource acquisition for the sector.
• Develop and steward donor relationships.
• Integrate cross-cutting themes and mobilize resources.

Leadership and Team Building

• Foster a collaborative team environment.
• Provide mentorship and support professional development.

Capacity Building

• Support and mentor local institutions and smaller NGOs.
• Ensure compliance with project standards.

Resource Stewardship

• Enforce accountability by ensuring efficient resource utilization.
• Achieve satisfactory financial and operational audit results.

Resource Mobilization & Donor Engagement

• Lead technical input for proposals and donor engagement.
• Identify funding opportunities for WVE.
• Engage externally to build relationships with stakeholders.

Sector Strategy, Technical Guidance & Thought Leadership

• Lead the development and review of the sector strategy.
• Provide strategic technical guidance for programs.
• Offer thought leadership in national and global platforms.

Program Quality Assurance & Support

• Provide ongoing technical coaching and mentoring.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor quality.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEAL)

• Collaborate with MEAL teams to define sector-specific indicators.
• Document and share lessons learned for scale-up.

Engagement with Government & Sector Networks

• Represent WVE in national technical working groups.
• Influence national policy and practice.

Collaboration with Global & Regional Technical Teams

• Engage with WVI Global and Regional Sector Communities of Practice.
• Participate in regional/global technical events.

Qualification

• Master’s degree in civil engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Public Health, Hydrogeology, or other WASH-related field.
• Bachelor's degree with substantial relevant experience may be considered.
• Specialized training in WASH-related fields.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in technical leadership.
• Proven track record in resource mobilization.
• Demonstrated expertise in program quality assurance.

Skills Required:

• Civil / Engineering / Cotm
• Environmental / Natural / Resource
• Health / Medical
• Hydraulics / Water / Engineering