WSSCC is
a global, multi-stakeholder membership and partnership organisation tha...
WSSCC is
a global, multi-stakeholder membership and partnership organisation that works
with poor people, organisations, governments and local entrepreneurs to improve
sanitation and hygiene at scale. It strives “to enable all people and
especially women, girls and those living in vulnerable situations to practice
the right to sanitation and hygiene across the course of their lives with
dignity and safety.” Founded in 1990, WSSCC’s work contributes to the
achievement of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6, target 2, with
far-reaching impact on related SDG targets for health, education, women’s
empowerment, reducing inequality, improved urban spaces and climate change
mitigation. WSSCC facilitates sector coordination nationally, regionally and
globally, and engages rights holders and duty bearers to adopt policy
guidelines and stimulate action that improves menstrual health and hygiene
management, including equal access for persons with disabilities. WSSCC also
supports national sanitation and hygiene improvement programmes through its
Global Sanitation Fund (GSF), coordinates knowledge platforms, and advocates on
behalf of those left behind.
In 2019
WSSCC is midway through a Strategic Plan 2017-2020 and has started the
development of a new Strategic Plan and of a fundraising strategy. The
Executive Director will be expected to lead WSSCC’s effort to reach the targets
of the 2017-2020 strategic plan and to contribute to the vision and successful
implementation of the forthcoming Strategic Plan and the associated fundraising
strategy.
The Executive
Director reports to the Chair of the WSSCC Steering Committee, and for
administrative requirements to the UNOPS Europe and Central Asia Regional
Director. With the 35-40 people strong Secretariat based in Geneva, the duties
of the Executive Director are wide ranging and demand exceptional leadership
and management skills in addition to very sound technical skills.
WSSCC
is hosted by UNOPS. Within its three core areas of expertise, infrastructure,
procurement, and project management, UNOPS provides its partners with advisory,
implementation and transactional services, with projects ranging from building
schools and hospitals, to procuring goods and services and training local
personnel. UNOPS works closely with governments and communities to ensure
increased economic, social and environmental sustainability for the projects it
supports, with a focus on developing national capacity. UNOPS’ mission
is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable
development.
With
over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the
logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need
it. A flexible structure and global reach mean we can quickly respond to our
partners' needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale. In Geneva,
UNOPS is the legal and administrative host for a number of UN entities, of
which the Water Supply and Collaborative Council (WSSCC) is one.
Further to working closely with the staff in the WSSCC Secretariat the
Executive Director will also frequently interact with Senior Staff within UNOPS, the UN Secretariat, Mission Heads in Geneva
and New York, other UN offices, funds, programmes and specialised agencies, representatives of
Governments and representatives of non-governmental organisations, and Chairs
and members of intergovernmental bodies.