Technical Project Advisor I

Population Services International • Washington, DC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

PSI seeks a Advisor I, Technical Project that will support the design and implementation of technical activities of a project aiming to strengthen water and sanitation utilities in Western Kenya, including engaging with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project deliverables are achieved. May contribute to internal and external capacity building efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (or international equivalent) in a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted.
• Demonstrate solid technical knowledge in water and sanitation governance, regulatory frameworks and institutional strengthening.
• Ability to provide technical assistance to project staff and external stakeholders.
• Ability to implement technical products and tools.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal colleagues.
• Able to work as a member of a team and independently
• Creative thinker with ability to contribute to technical approach.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written) as well as the language of the applicable country and/or region.
• Cultural humility and respect.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree (or international equivalent) in a related field preferred.
• Familiarity with a quantitative or qualitative data analysis program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and implementation of utility capacity building and institutional strengthening activities and strategy, by supporting reviews and/or redrafts of utility strategic plans for increased coverage and operational efficiency in water and sanitation service provision, and strengthening utility linkages to local businesses.
• Lead engagement with utilities, communities and local governments to strengthen partnerships and coordination platforms, and promote delegated management models, market-based approaches and demand-creation strategies to expand coverage in underserved areas.
• Oversee specific project deliverables to ensure they are completed on time and in accordance with PSI quality standards.
• Contribute to regular reporting on program activities, including documenting key learnings and guidelines.
• Support utilities in effectively tracking progress toward expanded access to water and sanitation services as required by Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB) performance metrics, and in communicating these achievements.
• Contribute to the timely preparation and submission of project technical reports for management and donors' decision making process.
• Synthesize lessons learnt documentation and dissemination of best practices.
• Contribute to development of project technical guidance.
• Provide technical assistance and/or training to build capacity of partners and stakeholders to effectively deliver desired project results.
• Lead capacity building and institutional strengthening programs for utilities to improve their Non-Revenue Water (NRW) management and energy efficiency.
• Undertake regular field monitoring of technical activities to ascertain progress and utilization of resources against the workplan and make timely recommendations for follow-up.
• Provide inputs to the project's program management team for the development of budgets and budget realignments by project's program management team.
• Embody PSI’s values: Measurement, Pragmatism, Honesty, Trust, Collaboration, and Commitment.

Benefits

• PSI's work is about enabling families to live happy and healthy lives—we think this should apply to our employees, too.
• Health & Wellness: In all of our locations, PSI offers a comprehensive benefits package that offers health, financial planning, family care, and flexibility for work life fit.
• Time Away: We want you to take time away when you need it. PSI offers a competitive leave package. On top of our leave, some PSI offices offer a compressed work week throughout the year, giving you additional work-life flexibility.
• Learning & Development: PSI is committed to your career growth. Through PSI’s job architecture, there are many potential career paths you can follow depending on your skills and interests. Additionally, PSI University, our learning management system, offers hundreds of courses, hosts org-wide trainings, offers Great Manager/Leader trainings, as well as a mentorship program for all staff levels.
• Innovation & Collaboration: With over 53 years of insight, PSI reimagines how to bring quality healthcare closer to those who need it most. Innovation requires stepping out of comfort zones, and our employees are encouraged to think beyond boundaries, collaborate to drive impact, challenge conventions, and pioneer new solutions.
• PSI is committed to pay equity and transparency.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees