Website Living Water International
Job Posting: Project Coordinator
Organization: Living Water International (LWI)
Location: Chipata Office
Reporting to: Project Manager.
Purpose of the Position:
Living Water International (LWI) is a global NGO dedicated to providing safe and clean water as well as sharing the Gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We seek a Project Coordinator who will provide programming and technical implementation guidance to the projects components of Water Access, Hygiene and Sanitation promotion and Church and Community Mobilization (CCM) activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Project Manager in the development of the program design and ensure it is in compliance and compatibility with the LWI global Strategic Plan.
- Responsible for ensuring that the project is operating under LWI global quality standards.
- Responsible for executing administrative duties such as planning, budgeting and coordinating resources for the department.
- Manage and supervise the WASH Technician, CCM Facilitator and the S&H Leads in ensuring output delivery, including monitoring of trainings in the field and performance of staff in the department.
- Coordinating with community representatives and local authorities on all the actions relating to the water, sanitation and CCM projects of LWI for the achievement of maximum impact.
- Ensure that the communities selected meet the LWI standards and donor expectations.
- Report to Project Manager monthly on the progress of the projects.
- Submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports within deadlines.
- Execute other tasks as required for the successful implementation of the project.
Knowledge and Experience
- Degree in a technical or managerial field: Engineering/Public Health/Business Administration/International Development or equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in program design, strategy implementation and leadership.
- Personnel/Team management experience
- 3 years’ experience in financial analysis/budget management
- Knowledge and experience with WASH sector guidelines and best practices.
- Knowledge and experience in project report writing.
- Knowledge and experience in program design
- Knowledge and experience designing or delivering WASH programming
Applied Knowledge and Skills
- Ability to produce and deliver presentations
- Well-structured and organized in coordinating and tracking tasks.
- Highly proficient basic computer skills – Word, excel, power point
- Oral Communication/Presentation skills
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to work in rural environments with little to no infrastructure
- Clean and valid Driver’s License
- Highly proficient in English both spoken and written
- Must be a committed Christian with a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
- Capable of working both independently and collaboratively.
- Dependable, respectful, and consistently upholds organizational values, ethics, and standards.
Application Procedure:
- Interested candidates should send their application letter and detailed CV (not more than four pages) to:
The Human Resources Manager
Living Water International
Plot 19, Warthong Road
Kabulonga, Lusaka
- Do not send copies of qualifications at this stage.
- Include the position applied for in the subject line of the email.
- Submit applications to [email protected]
- Application deadline: Tuesday, 17th September, 2024.
Please Note:
- LWI in Zambia is an equal opportunity employer; qualified females are encouraged to apply.
- All submitted documents are subject to authenticity and background checks.
- A recommendation from your local pastor or church leader is an added advantage.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- For more information about Living Water International, visit www.water.cc