Millennium Water Alliance Jobs in Ethiopia

Millennium Water Alliance Program Director Jobs in Ethiopia

Additional Responsibilities

· Notice, understand and resolve any issues that develop between members or within the MWA Ethiopia programs.

· Exercise political acumen and elevate issues to appropriate level when needed

· Conduct performance reviews and future objective development and provide guidance, coaching, and/or remedial steps to staff

· Lead or serve on program teams as helpful to accomplish above goals or support MWA activities

· Present or facilitate sessions at national or regional events and represent MWA at events

· Engage in relevant regional networks to learn and represent MWA

· Develop thematic areas of expertise based on gaps in the country in MWA staff and utilize knowledge to support program development and implementation and knowledge management

· Additional duties as needed to support national or global objectives

Qualification and Experience

Masters in environmental studies, development, engineering, public health, or similar field with at least 7 years in design and implementation of programs in development context.

Experience with international NGOs or UN Agencies is an added advantage.

Good understanding of Ethiopian government policies and structures related to water systems desired.

Experience in partnership development, maintaining strong professional relationships and effective at diplomatic communications.

Strong ability to

communicate (written and oral) and present publicly in both English and Amharic

Experience in engaging with government, civil society and donors at a high/strategic level

Experience in convening and leading meetings and leading teams towards a shared vision

Experience/skills in implementing strategic plans, resource mobilisation plans and developing funding proposals

Solid experience with developing and managing monitoring and learning systems, including

Knowledge/experience/ skills in developing and using Log frames and/or Results Frameworks

Good analytical skills

Effective negotiator with the ability to positively influence cross departmental and cross sector working

Resource management, training, capacity building, coaching, and mentoring skills

Good understanding and knowledge of gender equity and diversity

Ability and willingness to sometimes flexible hours depending on travel and pressing needs or the organization

Commitment to and understanding of MWA vision and mission and principles guiding the alliance

Ability to analyse information and transform it into both technical and non-technical written documents or presentations

How to Apply:

Applicants should forward a cover letter, resume in reverse chronological format, and contact list of at least three professional references (name, contact information, and statement of relationship to the reference) to MWA.jobs@mwawater.org. Do not call in reference to this position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: 31 Jul 2017