About US:
Living Water International (LWI) is a global Non-Governmental organization that 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 International Uganda (LWIU) was formed in 2009. LWIU is an affiliate of Living Water International based in Houston, Texas, USA that was founded in 1990 and currently works in over 20+ countries across Latin America, the Caribbean, Sub-Saharan Africa, and India. LWI Uganda runs an integrated Water Sanitation Hygiene (WASH) program in South Western Uganda & we partner with other like-minded organsations to provide safe drinking water, Community Mobilisation & Gospel Proclamation, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion to communities across Uganda.
Job Summary: The Operations Director (OD) position is a core member of the senior management team who provides spiritual and technical oversight to country strategy formulation, oversees procurement & ensures accountability within policy guidelines. The incumbent will provide team leadership and management including developing, mentoring, coaching and performance management. He/she will build partnerships with community & other stakeholders, actively participates in fundraising initiatives and ensures smooth running of program operations. This position deputizes the Country Director.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate must hold a Degree in a technical/managerial field i.e. Business Administration, Engineering, International business.
Possession of a Master’s Degree in Public Health, Engineering, Business or Social Sciences. Possession of a post-Graduate training in project management, leadership monitoring and evaluation is desired
At least eight years of progressive work experience in designing, coordinating and implementation WASH programs in emergency and development context.
Five years’ experience in a Senior Management position with International NGOs.
Excellent knowledge of WASH sector including key strategies, approaches and standards.
Previous exposure and experience in designing and winning competitive grant proposals and concept paper.
Previous experience in designing and managing monitoring and evaluation systems for programs/projects
Extensive knowledge and familiarity with rules and regulations of major donors & partners like USAID, EU, DFID, World Bank and UN agencies
Excellent track record in networking and resource mobilization.
Excellent analytical and reporting skills, be self-driven and results oriented.
Excellent leadership, teamwork, strategic thinking and decision-making skills.
Proficiency in computer with impressive presentations.
High Integrity/ethics, commitment and respect for diversity
Ability to provide coaching, mentoring and leadership to team members;
How to Apply:
All interested applicants with relevant requirements please submit a one page application cover letter and not more than 4 pages of CV (please don’t attach certificates), 3 referees (2 professional & 1 Character) and a letter from your local church leader to: The HR and Administration Manager, lwiugandarecruitment@water.cc
Deadline: 31st March 2017