WASH Technical Advisor II – Knowledge Management, Learning, and Communications

Population Services International
US - Kansas - Topeka
January 2, 2025

WASH Technical Advisor II - Knowledge Management, Learning, and Communications
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!
This is an exciting opportunity for a WASH technical professional to help capture and document the many lessons learned across PSI's market development projects, support teams to develop new evidence, and share what we've learned with the sector. We are looking for an entrepreneurial, independent, passionate person to join our rapidly growing global WASH Team as a Technical Advisor II for Learning and Communications.
Your contributions
Technical (45% of Time): Lead development and implementation of department's global learning agenda and annual communications plan in coordination with the internal WASH Leaders Group and the department's Director and Deputy Director.
Contribute to the development and implementation of the department's, project's, or network member's technical learning agenda and annual plans.
Provide remote and in-country technical assistance to build capacity of network members to effectively deliver results in line with PSI and global best practices.
Support project teams with report writing and development of learning agendas, communications plans and strengthening technical programming.

Program Management (20% of Time): Provide inputs into development of budgets for field activities and proposals.
In coordination with PSI's M&E and research teams, pro-actively support the design and implementation of studies and action research for all projects across the portfolio.
Undertake rapid evidence reviews/syntheses on certain issues/topics for programmatic use.

Thought Leadership / Knowledge Management (15% of Time): Facilitate knowledge sharing across PSI's projects.
Organize and manage PSI's WASH conference participation.
Coordinate and maintain internal knowledge management systems and databases.
Develop and disseminate technical and programmatic briefs, webinars, reports, and manuscripts.
Contribute to the global community of practice through technical review of tools and strategies shared by partners.

Representation (10% of Time): Represent the department or PSI WASH projects internally and externally.
Maintain and update PSI's WASH SharePoint.
Strengthen PSI WASH's online presence through communication platforms.

Fundraising (5% of Time): Contributes to new business development by writing or reviewing proposals.
People Management (5% of Time): May manage people; provide coaching and mentoring to staff.
Time percentages listed above are not exact. They are estimates and may change.
What are we looking for?
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.
Experience providing multi-country technical assistance to WASH programs strongly preferred.
Demonstrate in-depth technical knowledge in the WASH sector.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Exceptional writing skills for a wide variety of outputs.
Experience designing and supporting the implementation of action research.
Cultural Humility and respect.
The candidate we hire will embody PSI's corporate values:
Measurement: You use hard evidence to make decisions.
Pragmatism: You strive to deliver the best possible result.
Honesty: You own your mistakes and are open about your shortcomings.
Collaboration: You establish a mental map of whom you can rely on.
Trust: You accept limits to your sphere of control.
Commitment: You are in it for the long-haul.
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.
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: *** or call ***.
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