Job Description
It’s hard to believe that today millions of Malawians still don’t have safe water and decent sanitation, resulting in immense suffering, disease and loss of productivity. WaterAid’s vision is of a world where everyone has access to safe water and sanitation.
By 2030, we want everyone in Malawi to have clean water, sanitation and hygiene. We believe that sustainable development cannot be achieved in Malawi without the attainment of rights to water, sanitation and hygiene for all.
Do you want to be part of the team that will make this change happen?
WaterAid is looking for experienced individuals to play a vital role in contributing towards our mission to transform lives with safe water, sanitation and hygiene in Malawi’s unserved communities. The following positions are tenable in Lilongwe, with frequent travel.
Head of Programme Delivery
Reporting to the Country Director, the Head of Programme Delivery role is to provide strategic programme direction, managerial and programme leadership, and oversight on all aspects of strategy development, programme development and management in water, sanitation and hygiene including significant component of delivery of WASH & Health and universality programmes.
The role is also responsible for strategic programme leadership, programme design, management, quality assurance and partner support. S/he will provide an oversight of the quality of the programmes that reflect adherence to WaterAid Quality Standards and donor guidelines, while fostering innovation to improve effectiveness and impact ensuring the delivery and overall success of WaterAid’s Country Programme Strategy (2023-2028). The role enhances WaterAid’s existing portfolio of programmes and partnerships, working closely with Policy and Advocacy and diverse expertise to design and showcase WaterAid’s service delivery models, and innovation with the aim of influencing for wider and transformational change in support of WaterAid’s vision and strategy.
Specifically, the Head of Programmes will be responsible for the following:
Strategic Leadership
- Contribute to the development of the overall strategic plan and business plan for the Country Programme.
Programme Development and Management
Lead in the operationalization of the CP strategy through the development of integrated programmes that ensure maximum impact, effectiveness and transformational change at scale both at practice and policy levels
Fundraising, Grants and Donor Management
Ensures the design of quality projects and proposals that are in line with the Country Programme’s strategic priorities and responsive to grant funders requirements
Networking and Representation
Represent WaterAid in national CSO, donor, and government (national and international) forums related to WASH and continuously build and sustain WaterAid’s reputation as a sector leader
Leadership, people and team management
Encourage and promote empowering and collaborative leadership, effective management, and a culture of openness, innovation and accountability in line with WaterAid’s values
Safeguarding
Ensure all Programmes, partners and other stakeholders are compliant with WaterAid’s safeguarding protocols and policy.
To be successful, you’ll need:
Minimum of Master’s Degree in Development Studies, Water Resources Management, Engineering, Sanitation and Hygiene or comparable qualifications.
Minimum of 10 years proven managerial experience at increasing level of seniority and responsibility, 5 of which should have been in the design and implementation of water, sanitation and hygiene programmes.
At least 5 years of demonstrated experience in strengthening elements of WASH systems with an understanding of WASH interaction with other systems such as health, education, nutrition, climate change, and economic development.
Experience of project and programme management cycle, with significant financial and budget management responsibility
Proven experience of leading, developing and implementing a WASH strategy.
For a detailed job profile, please visit WaterAid website, www.wateraid.org/mw
How to apply?
Interested applicants should send their current CV with names of their three most recent referees and a motivation letter to recruitmentmw@wateraid.org by 9th August 2024. We request that you strictly indicate the subject line of your email as the position you are applying for i.e Head of Programme Delivery or Policy and Sector Engagement Specialist.
WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust. WaterAid reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behaviour, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff and volunteers are required to share in this commitment
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