Job Title: Tanzania Country Director, Tanzania
Job Description
Water Missions International is a Christian Ministry. Our mission is to be a
best in class Christian Engineering Ministry that transforms lives through
sustainable safe water solutions. Water Missions International’s vision is to
be a Christian Engineering Ministry that is recognized as a global leader in
transformational safe water solutions by 2017.
The Country Director position is key to the success of the overall ministry of
Water Missions International. This role will have a tremendous impact on the
effectiveness and growth of Water Missions International’s international
programs.
As with all positions in the organization, this position is as much a calling
as it is a job. He or she must be able to embrace and support the
organization’s Statement of Faith.
Because our mission is global, urgent, and enormous, the person in this
position must have the temperament and energy to be a leader in an entrepreneurial
environment. The person must have the ability and be willing to fulfill
multiple roles and tasks. He or she must not only be comfortable in, but be
energized by a highly fluid, rapidly changing work environment. This person
must be able to grow professionally as the organization grows.
Under the direction of the Director of Africa Programs, the Country Director is
responsible for carrying out the mission of Water Missions International – to
implement safe water projects in community development and disaster response
situations and communicate the Living Water message of Jesus Christ – in the
country of residence and in nearby countries as needs dictate. The Country
Director must be a leader who is able to embrace the vision and mission of Water
Missions International with a sense of urgency and then be able to inspire
others in the work. The Country Director must be a competent manager who is
able to oversee a diverse staff likely to consist of indigenous and western
personnel. As a leader and manager, the Country Director must be able to
oversee and direct projects to successful and sustainable conclusions according
to Water Missions International established standards. He or she must also be
able to organize and lead administrative functions, including payroll and other
aspects of personnel management as well as project accounting and tracking
(project budgets and tracking project expenditures). The Country Director is
also responsible for evaluating people and organizations for potential partnerships
which would further ministry effectiveness.
This position is based in Water Missions International’s Tanzania office. As a
result, the position requires full time residence in-country. Some travel to
other developing countries to build relationships and carry out the mission of
Water Missions International, including disaster response and on-going
development projects within those countries, may be required.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Prepare written budget proposals, program proposals and cost estimates
Perform project management tasks including developing scope of work, project
budget, project schedule and periodic project status reports
Conduct field inspections and site assessments as well as provide training
related to these tasks
Report country program performance against budget, goals and measures
Provide technical direction and assistance for in-country staff, volunteers and
partner organizations
Prepare and deliver presentations to Water Missions International staff, the
country program Board of Directors, partners, volunteers and donors as needed
Hire, train and lead full-time and part-time staff
Evaluate people and organizations for potential ministry partnerships
Minimum Education and Work Experience
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in a related field
Minimum of 10 years experience in leadership and management positions
Demonstrated experience in Christian ministry, evangelism and discipleship
Advanced computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Excellent analytical and supervisory skills
Excellent organization and project leadership and management skills
Excellent relationship and mentoring skills
Required Qualifications
An understanding of and commitment to the mission to provide access to safe
water and an opportunity to hear the good news of salvation to people in need
throughout the world
Ability to mentor and disciple others in faith and ministry work
An understanding of and ability to work with Board Members, volunteers and all
levels of staff
Ability to command respect and confidence
Ability to lead teams toward common goals and overcome diverse obstacles
Ability to organize personal work load and maintain a well functioning office
Ability to work through complex issues and employ reasoning skills to solve
problems
An intuitive sense of timing and appropriateness in relation to projects
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including nights and weekends
when necessary
A self-starter who problem solves and follows through without prodding but
knows when and how to ask for assistance and counsel
A level of impeccable integrity and stewardship that demonstrates to those who
invest in Water Missions International a sense of security and trust that their
gifts are well used and invested
Ability to thrive in a highly fluid environment that can be very unstructured
in times of emergency
Deadline: 30-06-2013
How to apply:
Email Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae/Resume, and a List of References to Carrie
Melchers at cmelchers@watermissions.org
or mail to Water Missions International PO Box 31258, Charleston, SC 29417.
Please Title your email: Application – Senior Engineer.
