Chief of Party, Emergency Water and Sanitation, Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Palestine

CRS seeks a qualified Chief of Party to manage a large scale Emergency Water and Sanitation and Other Infrastructure (EWAS) program solicited by USAID/West Bank and Gaza. The objective of the EWAS program is to provide rapid response and emergency relief primarily in the water and sanitation sectors, and in other sectors as needed, to address the basic infrastructure needs of the Palestinian people. The program will rehabilitate, expand and upgrade water and sewage systems and will deliver potable water to needy communities. This includes installation of new pipes to carry potable water or sewage, and repair of water and sewer line breaks and small pumping systems.

Requirements include:
Masters Degree in Water Engineering. PhD highly preferred.
Minimum 8 years managing significant water and sanitation programs required, preferably USG-funded.
Application deadline: 01 July 2008