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WASH Knowledge, Learning and Communications Specialist – Lao PDR

SNV

Company Description

SNV is a mission-driven global development partner working across Africa and Asia. Our mission is to strengthen capacities and catalyse partnerships that transform the agri-food, energy, and water systems, which enable sustainable and more equitable lives for all.

SNV established its presence in Lao PDR in 1993. It operates under an agreed framework with the government of Lao PDR. We are well positioned within the '9th National Socio-Economic Development Plan' and the 'National Growth and Poverty Eradication Strategy'. Our advisory work focuses on agri-food, energy, and water sectors. Three cross-sectoral core themes on gender equality and social inclusion (GESI), climate adaptation and mitigation, and strong institutions and effective governance underpin our interventions in all three sectors. Our work is implemented across the country's north, south, and central provinces.

SNV’s WASH program aims to accelerate progress in water, sanitation and hygiene by strengthening capacity of provincial and district level local governments, private sector actors and other local stakeholders for more efficient and effective service delivery in climate resilient water, sanitation and hygiene. The activities of the team are focused on strengthening decentralized climate resilient WASH systems with an emphasis on climate change adaptation, gender, disability, social inclusion and safely managed water, sanitation and hygiene services.

Job Description

The WASH Knowledge, Learning and Communications Specialist will lead the development of knowledge products and communications material for the SNV WASH team in Laos. This will include i) writing detailed technical learning briefs, case studies and preparing reports for an external audience on project activities, ii) graphic design, photography and photo editing, and social media content development and iii) building and maintaining the knowledge and communications base for the WASH team.

  1. Deliverables
  • 3 x Technical Learning Briefs on key thematic areas (30 days)
  • Reporting communications package for funder (10 Days)
  • 6 x public news articles on focus topics and associated social media posts (5 Days)
  • Knowledge Base Content Development
  • Best Practices Documentation for core project activities (15 days)
  • 3 x in-depth case studies (5 days)
  • Project Lessons, learnings and reflections (25 days)

Qualifications

Preferred Masters degree in a relevant discipline with several years of experience in knowledge management, communications and/or research in the WASH sector

  • Experience working within the WASH development sector and a strong understanding of the sector challenges, trends and outlook is essential
  • Publishing and graphic design skills, with experience with Adobe Creative Suite
  • Must be able to demonstrate, the ability to produce high quality communications and written knowledge product development
  • Fluency in English

Additional Information

Key Steps in the Selection Process

  1. If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV (not more than three pages with three referees) and motivation letter (not more than 1 page) by clicking on the "I'm interested" button on, SmartRecruiter https://smrtr.io/fH6fz before 30th March 2023.
  2. We will require you to provide us with the details of three people willing to act as referees. We will not contact these referees without your explicit permission. Please note that reference checks may be conducted before the selection decision.
  3. Should SNV wish to proceed with your application, two interviews with the Selection Committee will occur.
  4. After your interviews with the Selection Committee, we will advise you of the Committee's decision as soon as possible.

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