- Deadline : 13 May 2016
It’s hard to believe that today over 650 million people still don’t have clean, safe water and 2.3 billion live without a toilet. The resulting diseases kill one child every two minutes. In Lesotho alone, more than 300 children die every year from diarrhoea caused by unsafe water and poor sanitation.
WaterAid is looking for a Programme Officer (3-year fixed term contract) to play a vital role in our mission to transform lives with safe water, sanitation and hygiene through our pilot programme in Lesotho.
Based in Maseru and reporting to the Lesotho Team Leader, the role will be responsible for overall strategic programme planning, co-ordination, management and implementation of programme work in conjunction with partners.
To be successful, you will need a university degree or diploma in a relevant subject (social sciences, environmental health, sanitary or civil engineering, development studies) and a minimum five years’ experience in programme planning, development and management in an NGO setting. Experience in advocacy and policy-influencing will be a considerable advantage. You need to be eligible to work and live in Lesotho and have good knowledge of the local context.
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’ll give a lot in return. We offer a competitive salary, pension provision, medical coverage, generous leave and a 13th cheque.
If you are interested in the position and have the right skills and attributes, send your application, consisting of a letter of interest and a CV clearly indicating details of your current remuneration package and at least three references, via email toSouthAfricaAdmin@wateraid.org. Please use ‘Programme Officer, Lesotho’ as the subject of the email. Only candidates short-listed for interviewing will be contacted.
No recruitment agencies please.
