- Position type : Permanent
- Deadline : 13 Mar 2015
- Interview dates : w/c 16.03.2015
- Salary : Competitive with excellent benefits
It’s hard to believe that today 748 million people still don’t have clean, safe water and 2.5 billion live without a toilet. The resulting diseases kill one child every minute.
WaterAid is looking for a Regional Programme Manager to play a vital role in our mission to transform lives with safe water, sanitation and hygiene in the world’s poorest communities.
Working within the regional team, in the International Programmes Department, the Regional Programme Manager will lead on programme planning, development, effectiveness, quality assurance, learning and impact in the region. The role will support country programme staff to do so effectively, ensuring that country teams have the right capacites to make best use of WaterAid’s programming approaches. The role will also make significant contributions to our influencing work across the region; explore collaborative regional opportunities around programme delivery and advocating for change in how WASH is delivered in the region, to bring about equitable and sustainable change to achieve universal access.
To be successful, you’ll need to have a post graduate degree or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant subject preferably with significant relevance to the WASH sector and sound knowledge of international / regional WASH development and programme delivery. Substantial experience of working at a senior management level in a developing country and in the region is essential.
By 2030 we want everyone, everywhere to have clean water and sanitation. We need you to help us make it happen. If you bring your expertise, passion and professionalism, we’ll give you a lot back.
Working with us, you will be entitled to a wide range of employee benefits, such as joining a pension scheme, group life insurance and medical insurance with the nominated WaterAid provider.
Please note: in order to apply for this role you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in Pretoria, South Africa or any of WaterAid’s country offices in Zambia, Malawi, Madagascar, Mozambique, Lesotho or Swaziland.
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