RTI International Policy and Regulatory Specialist Jobs 2022

RTI International Policy and Regulatory Specialist Jobs 2022 – Zambia NGO Jobs. RTI International Zambia looking for “Policy and Regulatory Specialist”. Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree may apply on or before 15 September 2022.

RTI International is an independent, nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Our vision is to address the world’s most critical problems with science-based solutions in pursuit of a better future. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach—one that integrates expertise across the social and laboratory sciences, engineering, and international development.

RTI International Policy and Regulatory Specialist Jobs 2022

The RTI International has published a job vacancy announcement on 31 August 2022 for qualified Zambia’s to fill in the vacant post of Policy and Regulatory Specialist to be based in Lusaka, Zambia.

Recruiter	Research Triangle Institute (RTI International)
Position	Policy and Regulatory Specialist
Location	Lusaka, Zambia
Country	Zambia
Total Vacant Post	N/A
Qualification	Bachelor’s Degree
Experience Required	8 years
Application Deadline	15 September 2022

RTI International Job Vacancy 2022

Job Purpose: RTI is seeking a Policy and Regulatory Specialist for the USAID Expanding Water and Sanitation Project. Within the project’s private sector participation component, the Policy and Regulatory Specialist will support policy review, reform, and design activities in support of a strengthened and more effective policy framework leading to private sector entry and improved WASH services in Zambia. This position will be based in Lusaka, Zambia, with the need to travel to provincial areas throughout the program implementation period. The position will report to the project’s Private Sector Participation Objective Lead.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Facilitate dialogue and implement project’s policy analysis and review, reform, and design activities in support of a strengthened and private sector enabling policy framework for WASH services in Zambia.
Support engagement with Government of Zambia partners, such as MWDSEP and the PPP Department and working under the Objective Lead engage private sector partners, commercial water utilities, NWASCO (the water sector regulator), and local authorities on strategies to improve private sector involvement and participation in WASH through policy reform, an enabling environment for private investment, and public-private partnerships.
Review the legislative framework for peri-urban and rural water and sanitation, identify gaps, and create a roadmap to guide necessary legislative changes to support private sector entry
As needed, work with MWDSEP, NWASCO, Local Authorities and Commercial Utilities and build or strengthen regulatory instruments for rural WASH to remove barriers for private sector engagement
Ensure synergy between policy component activities and alignment with other project components, including activities in governance, private sector engagement, and civil society engagement.
Support preparation and delivery of high-quality technical reports; support annual workplan development, goal setting and establishment of indicator targets, and contractual reporting to USAID, including quarterly, annual, and other performance reports as requested.
Foster and maintain effective, professional relations with government counterparts, local organizations, international donors and other stakeholders for successful implementation of project policy activities.
Work closely with the Service Delivery Lead and the PSP Lead in designing the institutional arrangements for growth centers. Collaborate and share knowledge with other conservation organizations and initiatives.
In coordination with the Objective Lead, liaise with USAID and RTI home office on technical and financial implementation of and reporting on policy programming.
Manage any subcontracts and grants with local partners that include policy and/or regulatory activities under the project’s PSP component, ensuring the quality and timeliness of deliverables.
Oversee performance monitoring and evaluation to ensure all policy project targets are met or exceeded – making recommendations for improvement in program implementation.

Qualification & Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years of experience, Master’s degree and 6 years of experience, PhD and 1 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Five years’ substantive experience working with counterparts at various levels of government, private sector leaders, and other stakeholders in policy reform and design, WASH service delivery, water utilities or water resources management, and/or enforcement of water sector regulations.
Experience working with governments on an international, national, provincial, or district level on policy issues in the water sector or other equivalent sectors.
Demonstrated understanding of the policy, institutional, and regulatory framework of the Zambian WASH sector and private sector enabling environment
Demonstrated skills in working with multidisciplinary teams.
Proven ability to work under pressure and with multiple concurrent demands.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to travel and work in any of the three provinces and difficult terrain/conditions at times.
Proficiency in English is required.
Work experience in Zambia required.

Other Details

Contract Type: Full Time
Selection Process: Interview
Salary: negotiable
Application Process: Online

How to Apply RTI International Policy and Regulatory Specialist Jobs 2022

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The Closing Date: 15 September 2022

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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