Hargeisa, Somali
The Pharo Foundation
The Pharo Foundation is a private foundation committed to the development of Africa.  Our vision is an economically self-reliant Africa. Our mission is to facilitate economic independence of the African people through the promotion of sustainable livelihoods and job creation in Africa.  We value sharing, passion, respect, humility and collaboration. In the last six years, we have funded projects worth over US$6 million in Ethiopia, Somaliland, Somalia and South Sudan. These projects are contributing towards improved access to financial services, education, health, water and sanitation. Based on lessons learnt from these projects and wide-ranging consultation we have carried out, we have developed a new five-year strategy (2016-20). Our strategic objective is to significantly improve the income and livelihoods of households in Africa. We are committed to scaling up our work; improving the quality and the effectiveness of our programme selection, design and implementation based on evidence; and achieving significant and lasting improvements in the quality of life of the people whom we support. The Water Development Coordinator position is a significant addition to our small team that currently operates out of offices in Hargeisa. The position will be based in Hargeisa with regular travel within Somaliland and occasional travel to other programme countries in the region. This is a senior and well-remunerated role that will give the right candidate an excellent mix of challenge, motivation and fulfilment. Key duties and responsibilities Reporting directly to The Pharo Foundation’s Representative in Somaliland, s/he will have the following key duties and responsibilities with the objective of improving access to water:Lead the design, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the water development components of our integrated sustainable livelihoods programmes in Somaliland.By working closely with the Representative in Somaliland, relevant colleagues in London, and existing and potential partners, generate new and innovative ideas and lead the design of the water development components of new large-scale integrated livelihoods programmes.Assess the capacity of partner implementing agencies, water user groups and community water and sanitation committees and design and implement appropriate capacity building plansMonitor legislations, policies and regulations affecting the water sector, develop comprehensive guidelines, including limitations and opportunities, and ensure programme personnel and relevant stakeholders are fully updated.Plan, design and oversee construction of schemes for storing, transporting and/or distributing water for domestic use, livestock consumption and crop production.Lead the development and implementation of appropriate strategies and initiatives to organise communities into effective water and/or sanitation and hygiene groups in close coordination with other stakeholders.Develop a communal ownership and use strategy for water user groups through a series of meetings with key stakeholders with a focus on sustainable use and management of structures constructed with support from the programmes.Provide overall technical leadership and direction for programme activities aimed at sustainably increasing access to clean water and improved sanitation to national standards.Contribute and participate in the systematic monitoring of programmes to assess progress against objectives, to continuously learn, and to take timely corrective actions, if necessary.Organise learning and experience sharing forums; and commission and/or participate in research that could lead to improved access to water.Under the administrative guidance of the Representative in Somaliland, occasionally contribute to the successful design and implementation of the water development components of integrated livelihoods programmes in the wider region, esp. in areas of your highest expertise.