Provincial Water Sector Advisers - Volunteer Position
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Provincial Water Sector Adviser - Various Locations
This assignment is a result of a partnership between Engineers without Borders New Zealand (EWBNZ) and VSA. The assignment could be based in a number of locations in Vanuatu.
Despite significant donor investment in the WASH sector, the Government of Vanuatu has lacked capacity to coordinate and oversee the multiple stakeholders involved, resulting in fragmented project delivery, duplications, overly complex water systems and often poor outcomes for communities. The newly formed Department of Water Resources (DoWR) is being supported by the New Zealand Government and UNICEF to address the challenges of coordinating the sector. As part of this support, a ‘National Implementation Plan for Safe & Secure Drinking Water’ (NIP) is being finalised and will provide a framework for achieving 100% access to safely managed drinking water by 2030.
The volunteer will work to strengthen the capacity of The Provincial Water Office (PWO) and assist them in implementing a Drinking Water Safety and Security Plan (DWSSP). This will be achieved through a number of different activities including; providing technical training to communities and service providers, liaising with community representatives on initiatives related to sanitation improvements, carrying out surveying and developing water supply designs.
We are looking for five engineers who are passionate about safe water outcomes and are willing and able to travel to remote locations.
This assignment is blended meaning that approximately 6 months will be spent in E-volunteering capacity followed by 18 months volunteering In-country. If preferred, you can select to go In-country for entire duration of the assignment.
We are looking for a volunteer with:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, advanced plumbing certificate/experience, a Bachelor’s in construction management or a related field
- At least three years’ experience in water infrastructure design and construction contract administration, supervision or management
- Experience in providing on-the-job training and mentoring
About volunteering with VSA
VSA is New Zealand's largest and most experienced volunteering agency working in international development. We provide skilled Kiwi volunteers to support organisations in the Pacific and beyond through capacity building, both in country and virtually.
For In-Country assignments, we cover living allowances, accommodation and utilities. Travel, visas, insurance and medical costs are organised and funded by VSA. E-volunteers will receive a monthly honararium to help cover the costs associated with undertaking the assignment.
For more information on this assignment, email volunteer@vsa.org.nz.
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VSA volunteers receive a living allowance and accommodation, insurance, and medical costs are provided. Travel arrangements are organised and funded by VSA along with other costs.
Applications close: no closing date