Wash: Technical Lead

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Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

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
• Aligning with organizational priorities and donor expectations

Core Functions of the Role:

• Lead donor engagement and drive resource acquisition
• Develop and steward donor relationships
• Integrate cross-cutting themes into proposals
• Mobilize resources to achieve targeted growth

Leadership and Team Building

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

Capacity Building

• Support and mentor local institutions (CBOs, FBOs, etc.)
• Enhance capabilities and ensure compliance with project standards

Resource Stewardship

• Enforce accountability through efficient resource utilization
• Achieve satisfactory financial and operational audit results

Resource Mobilisation & 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 evidence-based programs
• Contribute to strategic learning agendas

Program Quality Assurance & Support

• Provide ongoing technical coaching and mentoring
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor technical quality
• Support orientation and training of new staff

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEAL)

• Collaborate with MEAL teams to define sector-specific indicators
• Use data and evidence for decision-making
• Document and share lessons learned across the organization

Engagement with Government & Sector Networks

• Represent WVE in national technical working groups
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders
• Influence national policy through field-based evidence

Collaboration with Global & Regional Technical Teams

• Engage with WVI Global and Regional Sector Communities of Practice
• Provide feedback into global model development
• Participate in regional/global technical events

Required Education, Training, License, Registration, and/or Certification

• 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

Required Professional Experience

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in technical leadership roles
• Proven track record in resource mobilization
• Demonstrated expertise in program quality assurance

Required Language(s)

• Amharic
• English

Required Travel and/or Work Environment Accommodations

• Based in Addis Ababa or project location
• Frequent travel to field offices and project sites
• Willingness to travel internationally as required

Skills Required:

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