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Job Title:	Topic Expert/s and Facilitator for Pacific Regional Learning Event (WASH)
Region:	Pacific
Country:	Worldwide
Location:	Worldwide
Closing Date:	21/7/2015
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Topic Expert/s and Facilitator for Pacific Regional Learning Event                                                           The Civil Society Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Fund II (CS WASH Fund/the Fund) is an Australian aid initiative funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). The Fund is overseen by the WSH Section within DFAT and managed by the CS WASH Fund Management Facility (FMF) under contract to GRM International Pty Ltd (GRM) until 6 March 2016. The Fund resources 13 international civil society organisations (CSOs) selected through a competitive grants program to deliver 29 WASH projects over a four-year implementation period in countries in Southern Africa, South and West Asia, East Asia and the Pacific.  Grant funding for the implementation period is approximately AUD93 million.  The CSOs previously received approximately AUD760,000 to support the strengthening of their activity designs during the Fund’s Inception Phase. The overarching goal of the Fund is to improve public health by increasing access to safe water and sanitation.  The objective is to enhance the health and quality of life of the poor and vulnerable by improving sustainable access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene.  Purpose of Role The Topic Expert/s and Facilitator for the Pacific RLE will be engaged to guide the direction and content of the program, act as either a co-facilitator or lead facilitator for the event and the phased learning activities beforehand (e-discussion, webinar), and contribute to the final report on the event.  Duration It is envisaged that each of the roles of topic expert and facilitator may be required for up to 20 days (dependent on agreed level of contribution to the event program) during the period July to December 2015 Minimum education and experience required Demonstrated high-level of thematic expertise and international recognition in lead topic areas: delivering sustainable WASH services in capacity-constrained environments; integration of WASH services especially with the health and education sectors; and disaster risk reduction and WASH resilience Demonstrated competence as a presenter and/or facilitator at large (>50 people) participatory learning events Demonstrated ability to produce learning materials on relevant topics Working knowledge of gaps and challenges facing CSOs working in the Pacific Understanding of global good WASH practice (preferred) Experience working in Pacific region (preferred) Social media knowledge or experience (preferred). A high level of proficiency in spoken and written English The position demands strong interpersonal skills relevant to working with large multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary groups. Salary This position has been assessed as a C4 short-term adviser in line with the Adviser Remuneration Framework (ARF). Click here to view the position description. Interested? Please submit your CV through the GRM International Careers Page (http://www.grminternational.com/jobs).  Applications close on 21 July 2015. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

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