WASH Technical Advisor II/Senior Technical Advisor I

WASH Technical Advisor II/Senior Technical Advisor I
Location:
PSI approved US State or any Country in which PSI operates
20-35% international travel
Location Type:
Remote Eligible - Location subject to approval
Reports to:
Director, WASH
Who we are:
PSI is a network of locally rooted, globally connected organizations working to achieve consumer-powered healthcare - people-centered health systems that ensure quality, affordable care wherever and whenever it is needed. Our origins in sexual and reproductive health have grown into a broader mission. Today, we work with the public and private sectors as well as local communities, prioritizing people's voice and choice and developing solutions to meet their essential health needs.
Join us! Since 2012, PSI has been a leader in developing markets for sanitation and currently supports a portfolio of WASH projects in 10 countries. Our newest team member will play an integral role in helping PSI take sanitation access to scale through strengthening local market systems, contributing to institutionalizing market development skills into local institutions and organizations, building partnerships, and expanding financing for the sector.
Salary Range:
PSI is offering the following salary ranges for this position, dependent on candidate location:

For the United States (paid in USD):

Technical Advisor II - $86,000 (MINIMUM) - $108,000 (MID-POINT) - $130,000 (MAXIMUM)
Senior Technical Advisor I - $108,000 (MINIMUM) - $135,000 (MID-POINT) - $162,000 (MAXIMUM)
For Kenya (paid in Ksh):

Technical Advisor II - Ksh 3,960,000 (MINIMUM) - Ksh 6,600,000 (MID-POINT) - Ksh 8,580,000 (MAXIMUM)
Senior Technical Advisor I - Ksh 5,400,000 (MINIMUM) - Ksh 9,000,000 (MID-POINT) - Ksh 11,700,000 (MAXIMUM)
Other PSI countries (paid in local currency):
Salary range to be determined dependent on location
• For applicants applying outside of the US; please note that those hired outside of the US will be employed through the local PSI office. Pay and benefits will be commensurate with the role and practices of the local office, including payment in local currency. Details will be provided during interview process.
Your contributions:

The WASH Technical Advisor II will have the following responsibilities:

Technical:
Contribute to the development and implementation of the department's technical activities and strategy. Provide remote and in-country technical assistance to build capacity of country-based project teams to effectively deliver results in line with PSI and global best practices and the department's strategy. 45% of Time
Program Management:
Provide inputs into development of budgets for field activities and proposals. 15% of Time
Fundraising:
Contributes to new business development by writing or reviewing proposals. May serve as lead writer on a medium bid or pieces of a larger bid. 15% of Time
Representation:
Represent the department or PSI WASH projects internally and externally. 10% of Time
Thought Leadership / Knowledge Management:
Contribute to the development and implementation of the department's thought leadership and knowledge management agenda. 10% of Time
People Management:
May manage people; provide coaching and mentoring to staff. 5% of Time
In addition to the duties described above, the WASH Senior Technical Advisor I will have the following responsibilities:

Lead or manage the development, refinement, or expansion of the department's strategy and technical approaches.
Provide substantial contributions through technical inputs and proposal writing towards diversifying PSI's WASH portfolio.
Analyze evidence to determine best practices. Provide subject matter expertise in a specific technical area.
Engage with donors and represent PSI in external forums.
Engage with other departments within PSI and contribute to internal decision-making as a subject matter expert.
Develop new tools/frameworks or content for publications that demonstrate PSI's technical expertise.
Contribute to new business development by writing or reviewing proposals, as well as identifying new funding opportunities.
Manage technical workstreams. Provide subject matter expertise while ensuring that all milestones and deliverables are met.
What are we looking for?
To qualify for the Technical Advisor II level:

Bachelor's Degree (or international equivalent) in a related field
Master's Degree (or international equivalent) in a related field preferred
At least 7 years of related experience. Equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted.
Ability to communicate effectively and complete oral and written assignments in English. French highly desired.
Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills.
Experience providing multi-country technical assistance to WASH programs
To qualify for the Senior Technical Advisor I level:

Master's Degree (or international equivalent) in a related field
At least 10 years of related experience. Experience with market-based approaches to sanitation strongly preferred.
Ability to contribute to thought leadership in relevant technical area.
Demonstrated track record of successful fundraising.
For both levels:

Demonstrate advanced technical knowledge in relevant technical area.
Ability to solve problems with creativity and analyze complex issues.
Self-starter.
Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365. Familiarity with a quantitative or qualitative data analysis program preferred.
Cultural humility and respect.
The candidate we hire will embody PSI's corporate values:

Measurement:
You use hard evidence to make decisions and guide your work.
Pragmatism:
You'll strive to deliver the best possible result with the resources available.
Honesty:
You own your mistakes and are open about your shortcomings.
Collaboration:
You'll quickly establish a mental map of whom you can rely on for what.
Trust:
You accept limits to your sphere of control and give colleagues the benefit of the doubt.
Commitment:
You are in it for the long-haul and want to grow with the organization.
References will be required. The successful candidate will be required to pass a background check. For domestic positions:
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of actual or perceived race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, matriculation, political affiliation, family status or responsibilities, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or breastfeeding, genetic information, amnesty, veteran, special disabled veteran or uniform service member status or employment status.
ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE:
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to:
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