It’s hard to believe that today over 663million people still don’t have clean, safe water and over 2.4 billion live without a toilet. The resulting diseases kill one child every minute.
WaterAid works through supporting local organisations and government authorities to design and demonstrate appropriate and sustainable WASH programmes. WaterAid also seeks to influence policy change through government and other key sector actors to secure and protect the rights of poor people to safe, affordable water and sanitation services.
WaterAid is looking for a Regional Funding Manager (RFM) to play a vital role in our mission to transform lives with safe water, sanitation and hygiene in the world’s poorest communities.
The purpose of the role is:
Working within the Regional Team in East Africa, the Regional Funding Manager is required to support the Regional Director and the Country Directors in providing leadership in the development and stewardship of exceptional funder relationships, raising and managing restricted funds and promoting positive engagement with funders that surpasses their expectations.
Key responsibilities include:
To be successful, you will need to:
By 2030, we want everyone everywhere to have clean water, sanitation and hygiene. We need you to help us make it happen. If you bring your expertise, passion and professionalism, we will give you a lot back.
If you are interested in the position and have the right skills and attributes, please visit our WaterAid website which will give you the instructions on how to apply: http://www.wateraid.org/audience/jobs-and-volunteering/global/regional-funding-manager-24-07-2017-tanzania
Thank you in advance for your interest in this position. Please note that only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
WaterAid is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We particularly encourage applications from women who are underrepresented at this level in the organisation.
Only candidates shortlisted for interviewing will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date for applications.
No recruitment agencies please.
It’s hard to believe that today over 663 million people in the world still don’t have clean water and over 2.4 billion live without adequate toilet. The resulting diseases kill one child every 2 minutes.
WaterAid's vision is of a world where everyone, everywhere has access to safe water and sanitation.
We transform lives by improving access to safe water, hygiene and sanitation in the world's poorest communities. We work with local partners and influence decision-makers to maximise our impact.
We also work locally and internationally to change policy and practice and ensure that water, hygiene and sanitation's vital role in reducing poverty is recognised.
We are supported by incredible individuals, organisations and companies around the world. This support allows our life-changing work to continue.
We strive to be an excellent employer and invest in our people to maximise our impact. We provide a competitive benefits package and a tailored learning and development plan for all employees.
