Living Water International (LWI) exists to
demonstrate the love of God by helping communities acquire desperately needed
clean water, and to experience “living water” – the gospel of Jesus
Christ – which alone satisfies the deepest thirst. Living Water is providing
safe drinking water, Christian witness, sanitation and hygiene education to
communities across Africa and is pleased to announce it has a vacancy for a
Country Director in Tanzania. The successful candidate will provide leadership,
strategic direction, and support in the development and implementation of LWI
projects and be accountable for all aspects of LWI’s work in the country.
demonstrate the love of God by helping communities acquire desperately needed
clean water, and to experience “living water” – the gospel of Jesus
Christ – which alone satisfies the deepest thirst. Living Water is providing
safe drinking water, Christian witness, sanitation and hygiene education to
communities across Africa and is pleased to announce it has a vacancy for a
Country Director in Tanzania. The successful candidate will provide leadership,
strategic direction, and support in the development and implementation of LWI
projects and be accountable for all aspects of LWI’s work in the country.
The Country Director’s key responsibilities are
to:-
to:-
Establish a Country Presence by determining the
most viable area to develop the country office, hire country staff and follow
on previous programs undertaken in Tanzania.
most viable area to develop the country office, hire country staff and follow
on previous programs undertaken in Tanzania.
Provide Strategic direction by developing and
implementing the Country Strategy according to LWI strategic processes and operating
standards.
implementing the Country Strategy according to LWI strategic processes and operating
standards.
Maintain an annual operating plan against which all
program activities are measured and ensure alignment to LWI regional and global
strategy.
program activities are measured and ensure alignment to LWI regional and global
strategy.
Develop Funding Initiatives by promoting the needs
of the country specific funding requirements and maintaining good relationships
with in- country representatives of funders.
of the country specific funding requirements and maintaining good relationships
with in- country representatives of funders.
Establish collaborative relationships including
with local churches to determine project needs.
with local churches to determine project needs.
Provide Spiritual Leadership by ensuring the office
has a high quality Christian ethos and operations plan that is appropriate for
the country context. Model a high standard of personal Christian leadership,
ministry and integrity through lifestyle and work relationships, and provide
spiritual guidance to staff on LWI’s mission and core values.
has a high quality Christian ethos and operations plan that is appropriate for
the country context. Model a high standard of personal Christian leadership,
ministry and integrity through lifestyle and work relationships, and provide
spiritual guidance to staff on LWI’s mission and core values.
Implement Mandatory Policies and Procedures and
report on the implementation and progress of water projects as directed through
the internal system – PUMPS.
report on the implementation and progress of water projects as directed through
the internal system – PUMPS.
Collaborate with local Churches for locating and
determining project sites.
determining project sites.
Provide leadership and management of National Staff
for the purpose of all tasks.
for the purpose of all tasks.
Ensure alignment of key support functions (e.g.
Finance & Admin, etc.) with global direction. Develop and manage the
country operating budget including major capital expenditure.
Finance & Admin, etc.) with global direction. Develop and manage the
country operating budget including major capital expenditure.
In the area of Strategic Collaboration facilitate
and ensure development of LWI goals and targets on an annual basis and ensure
the provision of program information regarding the country locations and/or
programmatic sector.
and ensure development of LWI goals and targets on an annual basis and ensure
the provision of program information regarding the country locations and/or
programmatic sector.
WaSH Programs are fundamental to LWI programs and
the Country Director will guide the office in the development of WaSH program
design and implementation and ensure a monitoring and evaluation strategy is in
place for all WaSH programs.
the Country Director will guide the office in the development of WaSH program
design and implementation and ensure a monitoring and evaluation strategy is in
place for all WaSH programs.
This is especially important for past projects not
achieving desired outcome.
achieving desired outcome.
In the area of Relationships/Networks establish
collaborative relationships to facilitate the efficient operations and the
implementation of effective ministry for LWI.
collaborative relationships to facilitate the efficient operations and the
implementation of effective ministry for LWI.
The minimum requirements:
Bachelor’s
degree in international development, or equivalent (advanced degree is
preferred).
degree in international development, or equivalent (advanced degree is
preferred).
10 years’
experience in a senior management position, demonstrated ability to deal
decisively with complex situations.
experience in a senior management position, demonstrated ability to deal
decisively with complex situations.
Commitment
to Christian ethos of development is very important. The core characteristics
of the successful candidate will be to honor God, develop people, pursue
excellence and be a good steward.
to Christian ethos of development is very important. The core characteristics
of the successful candidate will be to honor God, develop people, pursue
excellence and be a good steward.
Strategic
thinker with demonstrated ability to implement a country strategy. Substantial
business acumen in general management, financial management and operations with
work experience in the WASH sector.
thinker with demonstrated ability to implement a country strategy. Substantial
business acumen in general management, financial management and operations with
work experience in the WASH sector.
Strong
interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills. Strong planning,
community mobilization and inter-cultural communication skills, experience
working on grant funded programs in improving the overall health status at the
household level through improved water access/quality, sanitation, and hygiene.
interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills. Strong planning,
community mobilization and inter-cultural communication skills, experience
working on grant funded programs in improving the overall health status at the
household level through improved water access/quality, sanitation, and hygiene.
Proficiency in English and excellent presentation and writing skills.
Proficiency in English and excellent presentation and writing skills.
Willing
and able to travel internally and regionally up to 35 per cent of the time.
and able to travel internally and regionally up to 35 per cent of the time.
How to apply:
Application Process Suitably qualified candidates
must submit a cover letter (one page only) and a CV (no more than 5 pages) with
details of qualifications and work experience including 3 traceable references
– professional, spiritual and general. All offers of employment are made
contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks,
with a clear police background check essential.
must submit a cover letter (one page only) and a CV (no more than 5 pages) with
details of qualifications and work experience including 3 traceable references
– professional, spiritual and general. All offers of employment are made
contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks,
with a clear police background check essential.
LWI is an equal opportunity employer.
Applications to be submitted to Cheryl Batwell, HR
Business Partner for Africa via the following email address: lwafricarecruitment@gmail.com.
Please do not attach scanned certificates.
Business Partner for Africa via the following email address: lwafricarecruitment@gmail.com.
Please do not attach scanned certificates.
Closing date for applications is 30 April 2013.
