National Coordinator – WES Network, Lilongwe

National Coordinator – WES Network, Lilongwe 

Reporting to: The WES Network –Board
WES – Water and Environmental Sanitation 
Keep up to date with development in the sector, including best practice examples in-country and internationally, and ensure ongoing personal development and learning, Initiative and participate in the documentation and dissemination of lessons learned 

Advocacy – Identify key advocacy issues in close consultation with members, Lead the Sanitation and water for All (SWA) agenda movement, Develop advocacy plans and ensure that these are implemented, Lead and facilitate effective WASH campaigns, this will include designing campaign strategy, Support TWGs and members in their individual advocacy initiatives 
Monitoring and reporting – Develop and implement monitoring mechanisms to maximize the effectiveness of the WASH initiatives, Prepare quarterly and annual reports for members, Coordinate the compilation of specific reports for submission and sharing to government and donors, Facilitate and coordinate preparation of NGO position papers into strategic initiatives such as the annual Joint Sector  Reviews (JSR), Malawi Growth and Development Strategy Reviews etc

Prepare multi year budgets and ensure that spending is according to plan, Carry out regular budget monitoring and reviews with support from Finance, Implement the financial controls, Evaluate expenditures at the end of the financial year
Gender and diversity – Ensure sensitivity in materials and approaches e.g. regarding gender, ethnic diversity, disability etc
Academic and experience – Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences or Environmental Health or any other related field with a minimum of 5 yrs or more yrs experience in development, Those with Masters Degree will have an added advantage 

Research and learning – Facilitate action research on thematic areas/issues as identified and agreed by members, Facilitate learning and sharing among member organisations, Keep up to date with development in the sector, including best practice examples in-country and internationally, and ensure ongoing personal development and learning, Initiative and participate in the documentation and dissemination of lessons learned 

Strategy planning and development – Develop/review and oversee implementation of WES Network Strategic Plans, Develop and implement targeted strategies, e.g. for media engagement, communication, documentation and specific events related to water, sanitation and hygiene on national and international calendars, Identify strategic opportunities for Network, Facilitate development of annual and quarterly operational plans and budgets for the WES Network and ensure there is input of the members and approval by the Board, Prepare high quality funding proposals and ensure that these are financed 

Provide strategic direction, leadership and planning in the operations of WES Network, Develop and oversee the implementation of WES Network Strategic Plan, Act as the key contact person and Executive Secretary for the WES Network, Ensure that there is effective coordination of NGOs in the water and sanitation sector at all levels and enhanced cooperation with all relevant authorities, Take leadership in resource mobilization for Network activities and this includes preparing funding proposals for submission to financing institutions, Prepare concise and high quality reports for submissions to donors, govt and member organizations, Financial planning, monitoring and reporting, Implement Financial controls for the Network

Networking and coordination – Lead and facilitate forums and quarterly WES NGO meetings, Attend Network meetings, Ensure minutes are circulated to all members on time, Facilitate effective coordination between the Network and the govt of Malawi as partners in development, Represent the WES Network in key sector policy and planning forums, nationally and internationally 

Experience and demonstrable qualities to effect change through coalition and partnership building, Self-starter and innovative, NGO experience preferably in networking and advocacy, Excellent communication and presentation skill, Fluent written and spoken English, Computer skills particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Firm belief in teamwork, gender equality, sensitivity to HIV/AIDS, participatory approach and sustainable development, Those with policy research and analysis experience will have an added advantage

Excellent strategic and analytical thinking, Demonstrable ability to engage in dialogue with policy makers and other high level officials, Ability to build coalitions and influence policy and practice change, Ability to coordinate and network, Ability to synthensize information from different sources and present it orally and in writing

Applicants must meet ALL minimum requirements above to apply and applications should be sent to the following address before 30th April   The Board Chairperson, WES Network, P O Box 3210, Lilongwe, Malawi, or wesnetworkhr@wesnetwork.org.mw