Advisor, Humanitarian WASH (Global Remote Locations)

Save the Children

For over 100 years, Save the Children has been fighting for the rights of children. The right to a healthy start in life. To have access to education. To be in a safe environment, protected from harm. We work in some of the world's hardest-to-reach places - over 100 countries, including the U.S. No matter what your role is, when you join Save the Children, you're creating positive, irreversible change for children, and the future we all share.

The Role

As the Humanitarian Water, Sanitation & Hygiene Advisor, you'll be integral to our work in helping vulnerable children achieve a brighter future. The Humanitarian WASH Advisor will be a key member of the US Department of State (DoS)-managed PRO-WASH & SCALE activity which provides technical support, knowledge sharing and learning on water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) among DoS implementing partners. In coordination with the WASH Technical Director, the Humanitarian WASH Advisor will lead capacity strengthening, research & learning, and coordination support to DoS partners implementing humanitarian activities, the Global WASH cluster (and cluster system), technical working groups, and other relevant PRO-WASH & SCALE stakeholders.

NOTE - this role is contingent on award funding that is anticipated to end late February 2027.

Location

International Remote - open to applicants based in countries with a Save the Children office

or

Hybrid US - Washington DC, Fairfield, CT or Lexington, KY office locations

What You'll Be Doing (Essential Duties)

Technical Guidance and Support (55%)

• Capacity Strengthening




• Provide targeted remote and in-person technical support to DoS Implementing Partners (IPs), local and regional partners, national and international working groups on humanitarian WASH, to deliver quality programming, research studies, capacity-strengthening, learning activities, and other technical assistance needs as requested by the donor or implementers.
• Design and deliver remote or in-person technical assistance, training, mentorship, or coaching using evidence-based training packages, technical guides, and tools developed by PRO-WASH & SCALE and other entities as well as identifying training opportunities and institutions and linking partners to those.




• Learning: Support peer-to-peer learning by designing peer-to-peer learning groups, learning journeys, and knowledge-sharing activities that would be useful for partners working in humanitarian programing
• Quality Assurance: ensure the quality of project-generated knowledge and learning products, trainings, etc.
• Coordination and Collaboration: Contribute to requests from Regional and National Working Groups, Global WASH Cluster's Technical Working Group (TWG), and other humanitarian WASH initiatives to identify and implement priority activities (based on partners' demand) including mapping research, learning, and capacity strengthening gaps and opportunities, updating standard and customized training modules, and working with national TWGs to customize and pilot test such materials

Program Learning, Knowledge Management, and Innovation (30%)

• Knowledge Management: Contribute to stakeholder consultations to identify ways PWS could support partners' needs assessments, and prioritization exercises related to humanitarian WASH, including capturing best practices, effectiveness, and learnings for WASH in Humanitarian Response.
• Innovation: Monitor new developments, approaches, and evidence within the humanitarian WASH sector, identifying evidence gaps, priorities and future documentation needs as well as contribute to identifying innovations to improve the effectiveness of WASH interventions in humanitarian programming.
• Coordination and Collaboration




• Work with IPs, PRO-WASH & SCALE colleagues, DoS , and other stakeholders to develop, document, and disseminate project findings, best practices, lessons learned, and effectiveness for technical and non-technical audiences. This includes organizing and contributing/participating in webinars, international events, and drafting content for learning briefs, stories, social media, video tutorials, and other formats to increase engagement.
• Work with PRO-WASH & SCALE leadership to identify and build partnerships and/or networks with external agencies and organizations including multi-laterals, NGOs, and contractors to share and promote humanitarian WASH learning, and innovation, and pursue opportunities to disseminate developed tools, with a special focus on local partners.
• Support internal and external humanitarian WASH learning and represent PRO-WASH & SCALE at global forums including workshops, conferences, and meetings.
• Identify and link practitioners to learning, sharing, and capacity-strengthening opportunities conducted by other organizations (e.g., academic institutions, research bodies, and other international agencies).

Project Management/Coordination (15%)

• Coordination
• Ensure that PRO-WASH & SCALE work is coordinated with efforts of other agencies and Governments in West Africa and the Sahel, Central and Southern Africa, and East Africa, and the Horn regions.
• Participate in regular PRO-WASH & SCALE team meetings and coordination meetings with Save the Children humanitarian WASH colleagues to support internal knowledge sharing and coordination.
• Project Management
• Work with the PRO-WASH & SCALE Technical Director, Project Director and other PRO-WASH & SCALE colleagues to provide input into Scopes of Work, Expressions of Interest, and RFAs to solicit short-term technical advisors and research and learning partners.
• Work closely with SCUS colleagues, Country Offices, and procurement colleagues to undertake logistical preparations for events/activities.
• Reporting: Contribute to PRO-WASH & SCALE's routine activities such as activity reporting, program monitoring, work planning, operational planning, monitoring and evaluation activities, and other donors and SC requirements.

Required qualifications for the role

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a related field, including, but not limited to, civil and/or environmental engineering, environmental science/health, public health, behavioral science, hydrogeology, natural resources management, emergency management, plus at least 5 years of relevant experience that includes humanitarian WASH experience across contexts (e.g., internally displaced persons camp/refugee camps, natural disaster, urban, and/or rural WASH)
• Francophone or able to provide highly specialized technical support in French
• Willing and able to travel international primarily in countries with DoS funded programming including field offices, up to 20% of the time
• Demonstrated strong technical knowledge of promoting hygiene, sanitation, and water supply in emergency and humanitarian contexts. Such experience should also include coaching and training others on these approaches and working with WASH coordination mechanisms (e.g. Clusters)
• Proven adult education, facilitation, and training skills, with experience designing curricula, tools, and other learning/training materials for adult audiences in multiple country contexts.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with individuals and teams at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Professional proficiency in MS Office suite
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English

Preferred qualifications for the role

• Previous experience with prior USAID/BHA funded programs preferred or in countries with prior USAID/BHA funded programming.
• Language skills in Swahili, Spanish, Arabic, or Portuguese is an asset.

Compensation

Save the Children is offering the following salary ranges for this position, dependent on candidate location:

• Geo 1 - NY Metro, DC, and other locations with labor costs significantly above national average: Target Salary for this position is $84,150 - $94,050 base salary

• Geo 2 - Locations around the US National Labor Cost Average: Target Salary for this position is $76,500 - $85,500 base salary

• Geo 3 - Locations significantly below the US National Labor Cost Average: Target Salary for this position is $68,850 - $76,950 base salary

The salary ranges listed above are for US based candidates. For candidates located outside of the US, salary ranges will be based on the salary scales of the local employer of record. Actual base salary may vary based on, but not limited to, relevant experience, base salary of internal peers, business sector, and geographic location (more information on job structure is available here).

About Us

We are looking to build an inclusive team at Save the Children. We offer a range of outstanding benefits to support this goal:

• Flexible schedules and time off: Flexible schedules, generous PTO, 11 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays, and hybrid working opportunities
• Health: Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Family: A variety of paid leaves: caregiver, parental/adoption, critical child illness and fertility benefits
• Employee Rewards Program: Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees
• Retirement: A retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year)
• Wellness: 15 safety and wellness days annually (if hired on or after July 1, safety and wellness days prorated to 8 days), mental health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events
• Employee Assistance Program: free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services
• Learning & Growth: Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities and mentorships

Click here to learn more about how Save the Children US will invest in you.

Save the Children is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the children it serves and helping protect the children with whom we are in contact. All Save the Children representatives are explicitly prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in any kind of child abuse.

Save the Children is committed to minimizing safety and security risks for our valued employees, ensuring all are given training, support and information to reduce their risk exposure while maximizing the impact of our programs for children and families. Our shared duty, both agency and individual, is to seek and maintain safe working conditions for all.

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