CARE is hiring / WASH Senior Sector Specialist

From our friends at CARE - great job opening for the right WASHy person!

WASH Senior Sector Specialist

Location: TBC
Close date: 10/4/11

Previous applicants will be considered and need not apply.

The Senior Sector Specialist position provides overall leadership for CARE International (CI) in the Emergency Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector, within the framework of CI's overall humanitarian policies and integrated emergency strategies. The position is responsible for developing sectoral policies, strategies, best practices and guidelines for CARE's global work in the sector by:

•Supporting the development of CARE's human resources capacity in the sector
•Representing CARE International at the global level in the external emergency sector community
•Developing strategic partnerships and identifying funding opportunities to support CARE's work in the sector
•Ensuring that CARE offices receive effective technical assistance in the sector during emergency preparedness and response
•Guiding, learning and evaluating CARE's work in the sector and contributing as appropriate to CARE International's overall humanitarian policies and strategies.

View the Position Description

To apply complete and submit the online application form and send your CV and response to the selection criteria (found in the Position Description) to jobs ((at)) careaustralia.org.au