Private Sector Advisor

Lebanon Water Project (LWP)  Scope of Work Private Sector Advisor, Long term position Background: DAI seeks Private Sector Advisor candidates for the USAID-funded “Lebanon Water Project (LWP).” This five-year project will work to increase reliable and sustainable access to potable water for Lebanese citizens; improve water management practices and enhance the efficiency and sustainability of public water utilities, while raising awareness on sustainable water use practices and promote better water governance to help assure long-term protection of Lebanon’s water resources. General Objective: The Private Sector Advisor will work with the Component Lead to engage with the private sector and identify partnership opportunities in water management with the water utilities. Responsibilities: Work with Lebanon’s four Regional Water Establishments and the Litani River Authority to identify potential areas for private sector engagement Establish and maintain working relationships with stakeholders to assess interest, needs and leverage points Support the Component Lead to improve private sector participation with focus on water conservation in Agriculture Contribute to the design and development of activities involving private sector, farmers and public institutions Follow up on the implementation of activities to ensure proper management and monitoring in the field Participate in annual work plan development with the technical team Other tasks as assigned.     Qualifications: 3 to 5 years of experience working with local and international companies, and business groups and associations involved with natural resources management and environmental protection in the context of international development. Demonstrated project management experience, including in an international development context. Bachelor’s degree in agriculture and preferably advanced degree in agriculture and/or agro-food industry or other related fields Previous experience with international development works and demonstrated management skills working among multidisciplinary teams. Knowledge of international development procedures and regulations Demonstrated communications and outreach, mediation and presentation skills. Fluency in English is required.