Policy Specialist - STAWI at Catholic Relief

Job Summary:

As Policy Specialist you will be responsible for the development and implementation of Policy and Governance Strategy. You will support the development of the necessary legislation & policy framework and steer policy dialogue that stimulates enabling environment & investments for expanding water services. You will directly work with the county government, WASH institutions and Private Sector partners towards a strengthened governance in the sector. Your management and technical knowledge must ensure the delivery of high-quality programming.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• Support WASH policies development and operationalization towards sustainable management of WASH services
• Conduct stakeholder assessment and support strengthening WASH stakeholder coordination in target counties and national level
• Support policy dialogue initiatives to enhance participation of stakeholders and communities in planning and prioritization of WASH investments in target counties.
• Provide technical leadership towards improved governance and capacity building of WASH institutions for WASH service delivery
• Support the county government and WASH institutions to improve regulatory compliance on service provision and resource management
• Participate in WASH networks, meetings, and selected working groups as appropriate to represent the project and ensure collaboration and visibility
• Working with MEL, help define targets with national and county governments as well as water stakeholders, implement data collection systems with partners and monitor progress towards development and business objectives to inform policy development

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline; Environmental science, water/civil engineering required, economics, governance or development studies;
• Relevant professional qualifications an added advantage
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in water sector in Kenya and understanding water sector policy environment
• Demonstrated experience of successful management, including management of functions of complex, multi-activity projects.
• Staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment.
• Experience engaging partners and strengthening partnerships.
• Experience of working in the Kenyan ASAL context.