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• The
  incumbent will build a vibrant private sector for water/sanitation service
  delivery and indigenous capacity, enhancing participation and encouraging
  accountability through service delivery models which include realistic
  lifecycle costing, provision for O&M, and transparency through the
  decentralization and empowerment of communities and individuals.
• In
  charge of developing strategy and detailed implementation plan to mobilize
  private sector financing through small loan guarantees including
  networking with micro-finance institutions (MFI). Strengthen public
  private partnership and support the development of commercial oriented strategies
  to ensure appropriate sanitation services at schools and communities.
  Implement a range of best practice efforts to develop and scale up market
  based sanitation products and services in Uganda.
• Leverage
  GoU financing, particularly seeking MoH and MWE commitment for
  contribution to rural sanitation and hygiene, for potential cost sharing
  of activities and continuation after project completion.
• Build,
  maintain and engage key stakeholders in government, civil society and
  private sector to develop a plan, focused on formulating necessary
  research and testing to develop a national sanitation marketing strategy.
• Focus
  on building strong institutions and improved counterpart capacity to
  successfully implement (potentially including the capacity to respond to
  changing contexts and emerging needs with adapted approaches.
• An
  explicit approach to utilize the private sector’s potential to invest in,
  become more substantial actors, and provide WASH services.
• Develop
  and implement demand-led, beneficiary driven, implementation of activities
  to demonstrate commitment, ownership, and continuity of the program
  outcome.

• The
  incumbent for the USAID USP Project jobs should preferably hold a Master’s
  degree in Business, Management, Economics, Finance, Public Health or
  related field highly preferred.
• A
  minimum of ten years’ experience in the private sector or providing
  technical assistance to improve private sector performance.
• Significant
  exposure and experience with WASH and private sector development.
• Prior
  experience in small and medium enterprise development and/or social
  marketing approaches in support of such development.
• Past
  experience designing capacity building events and facilitating training
  sessions for a variety of audiences.
• Excellent
  track record of effective liaison with Ugandan government officials and
  policy makers.
• Proven
  ability to identify high-value partnerships with the private and public
  sector stakeholders and to leverage private investment.
• Demonstrated
  ability in the development, adaptation and application of best practices
  in public-private partnerships, marketing and behavior change.
• Demonstrated
  ability to work collaboratively with, and lead negotiations and reach a
  consensus among several private and public sector stakeholders.
• Ability
  to work independently and effectively within tight deadlines.
• Possess
  excellent oral and written communication skills, cultural sensitivity,
  ability to work with people, good judgment and commitment.
• Excellent
  analytical and communication skills and ability to multitask under
  pressure and yet remain effective and productive.
• Ability
  to travel to field sites as required by the project.
• Excellent
  interpersonal skills; ability to work with partners and lead a team.
• Strong
  computer skills (Word, Excel, Internet, etc.)
• Experience
  working within Uganda.

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