Chief of Party -World Vision Ethiopia (WVE) Urban WASH Project

Job posted by: World Vision - International. - Tue, 22 Apr 2014

Job Details:

Organisation: World Vision - International.

Deadline Mon, 5 May 2014

Job type: Permanent

Location: Ethiopia

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This is your opportunity to use your leadership skills and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) experience to help improve the lives and futures of some of the world's most vulnerable children.

You can do this by joining World Vision (WV)–a global network of people committed to enhance the well-being and protection of children everywhere by empowering them, their families and communities to overcome the challenges of poverty and injustice.

The Chief of Party -World Vision Ethiopia (WVE) Urban WASH Project will provide leadership to the WVE’s Urban WASH project. He/She will liaise with key WASH sector actors to create harmony and alignment with the country’s one WASH national program and implement the project in the operational areas. 

As a Christian organisation, we believe that every child is a precious gift to the entire world and that their well-being concerns us all. We will not rest while children suffer in situations that can be changed. We are looking for people who share our beliefs and our passion.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: 

  • Ensure proper leadership and management to the urban WASH project of WV Ethiopia with strict adherence to World Vision personnel, financial and other applicable policies, strategies, guidelines, principles and core values.
  • Ensure the implementations of all projects in the operation areas are in compliance with donor’s requirements, government policies and global standards.
  • Provide the necessary technical and administrative support in the program design, development of appropriate urban WASH models, and implementation of projects within the approved budget limits.

REQUIRED SKILLS INCLUDE:

  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written English and sensitive to other cultures.
  • Creates and encourages a climate of team-working and collaboration in a multi-cultural environment.
  • Consistently achieves high-level results, managing and delivering projects on-time and on-budget.
  • Has high-level leadership and supervisory skills; provides others with a clear direction; motivates and empowers others; recruits staff of a high caliber; provides staff with development opportunities and coaching.
  • Analyses and integrates diverse and complex quantitative and qualitative data from a wide range of sources.
  • M.Sc. Degree in Environmental Sanitation Sociology & Related Fields.
  • At least 10 years relevant experience in WASH in an international NGO or similar organization with minimum of 5 years managerial position.

 

If you believe you have the skills and experience to fulfil this vital and challenging role that will enhance the lives of vulnerable children in Ethiopia, we'd love to hear from you.

 

Find the full description and apply online by the closing date 05 May 2014. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org.



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