Job DescriptionThe WASH Technical Lead provides sector-specific technical leadership, thought leadership, donor engagement, and resource acquisition to position World Vision Ethiopia (WVE) as a partner of choice for high-impact programming. Reporting to the Technical Director, the Technical Lead is responsible for managing Technical Specialists within their sector, ensuring program quality assurance, evidence-based design, and alignment with organizational priorities and donor expectations.Core FunctionsLead donor engagement and drive resource acquisition for the sector.Develop and steward donor relationships.Integrate cross-cutting themes and mobilize resources.Leadership and Team BuildingFoster a collaborative team environment.Provide mentorship and support professional development.Capacity BuildingSupport and mentor local institutions and smaller NGOs.Ensure compliance with project standards.Resource StewardshipEnforce accountability by ensuring efficient resource utilization.Achieve satisfactory financial and operational audit results.Resource Mobilization & Donor EngagementLead technical input for proposals and donor engagement.Identify funding opportunities for WVE.Engage externally to build relationships with stakeholders.Sector Strategy, Technical Guidance & Thought LeadershipLead the development and review of the sector strategy.Provide strategic technical guidance for programs.Offer thought leadership in national and global platforms.Program Quality Assurance & SupportProvide ongoing technical coaching and mentoring.Conduct regular field visits to monitor quality.Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEAL)Collaborate with MEAL teams to define sector-specific indicators.Document and share lessons learned for scale-up.Engagement with Government & Sector NetworksRepresent WVE in national technical working groups.Influence national policy and practice.Collaboration with Global & Regional Technical TeamsEngage with WVI Global and Regional Sector Communities of Practice.Participate in regional/global technical events.QualificationMaster’s degree in civil engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Public Health, Hydrogeology, or other WASH-related field.Bachelor's degree with substantial relevant experience may be considered.Specialized training in WASH-related fields.Minimum 7 years’ experience in technical leadership.Proven track record in resource mobilization.Demonstrated expertise in program quality assurance.