Job Announcement
Abundant Water (AW) is an Australian NGO/social enterprise that works to deliver sustainable and scalable clean drinking water projects. Our work in the Philippines aims to train local vendors to launch sustainable micro-businesses selling ceramic water filters. Working directly with local community members, we aim to develop local supply chains and provide a cost-effective and sustainable solution to clean drinking water.
Position: Program Supervisor
Abundant Water is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the role of Program Supervisor. As part of your duties, you will establish an office, recruit and manage local staff and work alongside our partner organisations, to develop AW’s ceramic water filter distribution network. This will involve working closely with schools, partner NGOs, donors, the Board of Directors in Australia and local communities across Timor-Leste.
The focus of the Program Supervisor’s work will be in achieving AW’s strategic plan which includes; coordinating the program implementation; expanding the Social Business program; managing AW’s staff and financial accounting; developing partnerships and opportunities and improving the AW water filter and WASH program both through monitoring and evaluation as well as research and development. The Program Supervisor will represent AW at outside meetings with potential funders and influencers. This role will encompass duties that are both managerial and practical in nature.
Starting Salary
Starting salary is $1650 (USD) per month, with a review after the first 12 months.
Location of work
Bohol Island, Philippines, with the ability to spend time training initially in Dili, Timor-Leste or Vientiane, Laos.
Contract Period
3 years, with a performance review after 6 and 12 months.
Areas of experience required
Program Management, International Development, Water, Hygiene and Sanitation (WASH)
Main responsibilities:
- Manage the AW programs and assets in the Philippines and manage the AW staff in the Philippines, their welfare, and their recruitment.
- Manage the AW finances and accounts in the Philippines.
- Implement feedback regarding technology development, filter installation and monitoring and evaluation to the field.
- Manage AW partnerships in the Philippines to develop new opportunities of mutual benefit and manage relationships with AW donors in the Philippines to develop new opportunities of mutual benefit.
- Develop new projects and partnerships to enable AW to realise its strategic plan and report to the AW Board in Australia regarding organisational and operational matters in the Philippines.
- Develop fund-raising opportunities in the Philippines.
- Manage any intern program, including mentorship and professional development and conduct monitoring, assessment and evaluation on project progress and provide feedback and suggestions on modification and change.
- Other duties as required.
Skills and Requirements
- Fluency in English language.
Able to work with time constraints and manage a range of managerial duties including finance, donor reporting, budgeting, communications, recruiting, strategic planning, project implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with international donors and organisations
Ability to work in a cross-cultural setting and a willingness to work both independently and in teams
Eager to work with rural communities and schools to develop WASH knowledge and business skills
Required qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in International Development, Social Science, Administration, Business, Program Management, or similar
Work experience in non-governmental sector, rural development, government, business, or community development.
Proven communications skills in English (ability to write donor reports and funding grants is essential) **
How to apply:
Applications should include
Cover letter and CV (should not exceed 4 pages)
Applications should be sent to
opportunities@abundantwater.org
Applications close
Sunday 9 January 2022
