East Africa WaterCredit Program Officer

Announcement Date: April 29, 2011

Closing Date: Open until Filled

About Water.org:

Water.org is a dynamic, rapidly growing international organization addressing the global water supply crisis.

We are committed to providing clean drinking water and improved sanitation to communities in developing countries.

Working in partnership with donors and beneficiaries, we have helped people around the world develop accessible, sustainable, community-level water and sanitation services.

Water.org currently operates in eight countries, including Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda, and is considering other countries for expansion.

You can learn more at www.water.org

Position Description

Water.org seeks a highly skilled and highly motivated Program Officer to work with the International Programs team in East Africa to advance its WaterCredit initiative in the region.

This full-time position will report to the Regional Director of our East Africa office in Nairobi.

S/he will work closely with staff members in the East Africa office and our U.S. offices, particularly the Global Director of WaterCredit.

Major responsibilities include:

• Develop opportunities for new WaterCredit programs in East Africa, particularly Kenya and Uganda, among existing and new partner organizations (microfinance institutions (MFIs), non-governmental organizations, and other parties).
• Participate in certification of new partner organizations that can implement WaterCredit programs as required.
• Lead MFI partner negotiations with respect to program proposals, development and implementation.
• Conduct outreach among MFIs and other financial sector stakeholders regarding the potential for WaterCredit.
• Participate in identifying potential sources of funding and investment for new WaterCredit programs within the region.
• Manage ongoing WaterCredit programs in partnership with country and global program staff, including program and financial management, partner development, and program evaluations.
• Develop and manage information resources to track program performance, enhance WaterCredit activities, and support the mission of the organization.

Qualifications:

Professional

• Demonstrated record of outstanding academic and career achievement
• Master’s degree (or higher) in finance or related field
• Minimum five years experience working with MFIs and microfinance programs, ideally with respect to program/product development and financial modeling
• Significant professional experience with international development and funder organizations (both non-profit and for-profit)
• Program and field experience among Water.org’s East African countries of operation and interest
• Strong budgeting and cost accounting skills
• Computer literacy, including MS Word, Excel and Office packages
• Ability to develop, implement and monitor programs and provide technical assistance
• Additional professional experience in water/sanitation highly desirable

Personal

• Excellent communication skills, including spoken and written English
• Proven management, leadership and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to teamwork, critical thinking, creativity, and attention to detail
• Must be willing and able to travel up to 33% of the time, mostly within the region

Salary/Benefits

This position offers full-time benefits, including medical/dental insurance, life insurance, and a retirement program. Salary will be based on qualification and experience.

Application Information

Please send a copy of your CV and a cover letter to kenya@water.org, noting “WaterCredit Program Officer Position” in the title of your message.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Please do not contact us about the status of your application.

Water.org is an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ethnicity, gender, nationality, religious belief, or sexual orientation.