About US:
GOAL is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to alleviating the suffering of the poorest of the poor. We are a non-denominational, non-governmental and non-political organisation. GOAL Uganda country project focuses on two of GOAL’s three strategic sectors: Health (including WASH and health accountability programming); and Livelihoods. GOAL Uganda mainstreams HIV, gender, child protection and the environment/DRR across all programming. GOAL works on a district focused approach, and uses a mixture of direct implementation and partnerships with local civil society organisations, private sector partners and District Local Government to give effect to our mission.

Job Summary: The Private Sector Development Advisor will support the WASH program. The overall purpose for this role is to manage all aspects of private sector support activities, to oversee several innovative pilots and to manage external consultants and BDS providers. The position is responsible for GOAL’s Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Programme which focuses on increased use of improved household sanitation, strengthening of local, district and national water/sanitation governance, and improvement of local water supply and sanitation management. This position will also directly manage GOAL’s WASH Team and is responsible for ensuring the team have clear understanding of their responsibilities and deliverables and has overall accountability for WASH budgets and workplans. Private Sector Development Advisor (WASH)

Key Duties and Responsibilities: The Private Sector Development Advisor will be in charge of overseeing activity work related to;
Sanitation marketing such as developing and scale-up of market-based sanitation products and services in GOAL’s operational areas of Bugiri/Namayingo, Lira, Abim and Agago. They will provide strategic, technical, and managerial guidance to the Project, and will manage a small team currently working on the programme.
The design and implementation of a private sector approach to Faecal Sludge Management in peri urban and/or rural settings.
Managing all WASH private sector partners to their agreed deliverables ensuring they are appropriately supported with Business Development Services and oversee all contractors within the programme to ensure they meet their contractual obligations.
Identify suitable financial service providers and link them to SMEs
Develop a business model for the management of piloting activities by the private sector
Take lead in building and leveraging key WASH networks, government departments and business networks with specific responsibility for advocating and influencing at a district and national level for GOAL’s WASH programming and to ensure government take up their role of enforcement and regulation in relation to GOAL’s private sector approaches.
Managing the donor reporting for all WASH projects ensuring they are delivered to the project support officer on time and are of a quality appropriate for donor submission.
Provide technical backstopping for WASH staff through coaching and mentoring to build their knowledge and capacity in private sector approaches.
Effectively manage all projects and product developments to ensure completed on time, on budget and to the right quality.
Effectively manage delegated budget responsibilities.
Undertake tasks or special projects related to this role as requested by the Assistant Country Director – Programmes or the Country Director

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate for the GOAL International Private Sector Development Advisor career opportunity should hold a Master’s degree in Business, Management, Economics, Finance, or related field.
At least ten years’ experience in the private sector or providing technical assistance to improve private sector performance
Previous exposure and experience in WASH small and medium enterprise development
WASH sector finance and micro-finance expertise within Uganda
Creativity and entrepreneurial outlook
Excellent organizational skills, including ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced and detail-oriented, with a proactive planning and execution.
High standards of integrity, professionalism, and impartiality.
Excellent interpersonal and networking skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in teams, build consensus, and effectively coordinate with internal and external actors is highly desired.
Ability to supervise staff and coordinate with partners from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.
Ability and willingness to travel to target districts.
Excellent writing, communication, organization, prioritization and negotiating skills.
Excellent (English) verbal and written communication skills with proven financial management skills.
Strong computer literacy with a full knowledge of office applications.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should send their applications which must include at least 4 reference contacts (2 professional, 2 character references, including your supervisor and the most recent/previous employer), and daytime contact number to; The Human Resource Manager, GOAL Uganda via E-mail to: recruitment@ug.goal.ie

NB: Please do not attach certificates and indicate the Position applied for in the email subject.

Deadline: 26th April 2017