Dear all,

Please see below a job posting by Water for All.

OPEN POSITION ANNOUNCMENT:

Water For People is an unconventional, progressive nonprofit organization that believes that the global water and sanitation crisis can be solved with boldness, ambition, honesty and transparency. We are an organization of field workers who have grown tired of the stale rhetoric and complacent programming that dominates the sector. We are looking for new ways to transform lives around the world through innovative approaches that lead to lasting and meaningful change.

Water For People is currently recruiting for the position of Director of Program Quality to lead their International Programs team at their headquarters in Denver, Colorado. This position reports to the Vice President of International Programs. Oral and written Spanish language skills are required for this position.

BACKGROUND AND POSITION OBJECTIVE: Water For People has developed an initiative called Everyone Forever (EF) that is unique in the water sector in its scope and ambition. EF means every family, every school, and every clinic where we work will enjoy an adequate level of water and sanitation service that will be maintained for generations. By building from early successes and forming national coalitions, Water For People envisions nothing less than the end of water poverty in the countries in which we are working and beyond.

The Director of Program Quality will provide strategic leadership and guidance to the IP department in Denver, Colorado, with direct line management of Senior Managers of Monitoring and Evaluation, Finance and WASH Institutions, Sanitation, and Grant Management. This unit is responsible for the organization’s monitoring program and coordinating the provision of programmatic support in all specialist fields, for the achievement of EF and sustainable sanitation programs in each country. The position of Water Resource Management (WRM) specialist is currently vacant so the post-holder will be responsible for driving this element of work, in the interim.

This team plays a vital role in providing information about programmatic progress and identifying areas for improvement. The program provides key tools for the organization to describe its impact to the wider world, and team members are key advocates and spokespeople for the organization. The post holder will personally be a key communicator externally for the organization as well.

This position will be responsible for building internal understanding of EF and sustainable sanitation, and s/he will work closely with the Vice President of International Programs, Regional Managers, and Country Directors.

In Denver, this position will sit on the Denver Leadership Council, and provide a voice and link for IP staff in Denver to that group. The post holder is a key resource for colleagues in Resource Development and Marketing & Communications staff, in particular, supporting Denver departments in the communication of EF and Sustainable Sanitation initiatives and challenges to taking them forward.

S/he will demonstrate clear understanding of organizational priorities, mission, vision, values and strategic goals and objectives, as well as trust and teamwork in all aspects of Water For People business. The position requires the ability to work on issues of people management, program planning and development, capacity building, technology and behavior change, partnerships and advocacy.

KEY PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES:
• Highly accountable with the ability to deliver results in a fast-paced, collaborative, global team culture.
• Must have well-developed written, oral, interpersonal, and negotiation communication skills with a high degree of sensitivity for confidentiality, and experience in working within a multi-cultural environment.
• Must be task-oriented with an excellent sense of priority, logic and objectivity, highly organized and capable of handling a number of sensitive, confidential, and important issues simultaneously while responding to unanticipated developments.
• Must have the experience and analytical skills necessary to be able to make decisions in support of the overall mission.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & DUTIES:
• Manage unit members.
• Understand and develop the mechanisms through which Water For People describes its impact
• Help to identify and coordinate technical support in relation to program gaps globally, especially in relation to concepts and ideas underpinning EF and sustainable sanitation.
• Monitor spending of all unit budgets on a monthly basis.
• Develop Water For People’s programmatic understanding of EF, including the key challenges and costs associated with the approach, as a tool for “evidence-based advocacy”, and develop a basis for demonstrating value for money from our investments. Effectively communicate this understanding internally and to specific external audiences, through written pieces, presentations, and on field trips.
• Support the development of an organizational strategy for restricted resource development from institutional donors, in the US, in collaboration with Senior Grant Manager, RD and in Water For People’s country programs, helping to strategize around opportunities and capacity needs to capitalize on those.
• Provide other technical support to programs in field of specialization.
• Other duties as assigned by VP International Programs.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
• A manager of people, with experience of mentoring and developing staff.
• Have extensive knowledge of on-the-ground experience with water and sanitation solutions.
• Have at least 10 years of experience in water, sanitation, and hygiene or similar field, with at least five years of developing country field experience designing and implementing programs.
• Demonstrated success promoting cooperation and collaboration with governmental agencies, private sector and other NGOs.
• Have experience supporting complex relationships and crafting partnerships with a wide range of private, foundation, multi/bilateral donor and public role players.
• Possesses strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Highly numerate.
• Works well in a team.
• Flexible and able to coordinate multiple projects and meet tight deadlines; must be able to work overtime periodically.
• Interpersonal skills and comfort communicating with diverse and international constituents in order to provide excellent customer service.
• High level of attention to detail, self-motivated, and a team player.
• Ability to be a creative thinker, energetic and demonstrate enthusiasm and leadership in this role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to write, compile and/or edit academic journal-quality documents.
• Demonstrated skills in project design and proposal writing.
• Oral and written Spanish language skills are required.
• Experience and understanding of issues related to Water Resource Management would be an advantage.

EDUCATION & FORMAL TRAINING:
• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field;
• Desired: Master’s Degree in relevant field (international affairs, public health, economics, engineering, etc.).

EQUIPMENT, TECHNOLOGY & SOFTWARE:
• Personal computer, telephone, fax machine, copier.
• Advanced computer proficiencies with Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
• Experience with statistical software such as SPSS or Stata.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally to developing countries, where travel is rugged, up to 25% of the time.
• Normal office environment.
• This position is based at Water For People Headquarters in Denver, Colorado.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

Contact and Further Information:
It is an exciting time to be a part of a fast paced, innovative organization that’s Changing the Game.

If you are both qualified and Water For People and the global water and sanitation challenge interests you, please send us your resume and cover letter that introduces you to us, and provides insights into both your experiences and how you are the ideal candidate for this position. Also, please let us know how you heard about this position. Resumes and cover letters can be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; please put the job title in the subject line. Please no phone calls or in person inquiries.

Deadline for submitting your application is 5 pm MST, Monday, December 8th.

This is a full time, exempt position with a comprehensive benefits package. Salary is competitive and commensurate with level of experience.

Other great perks of working at our cool office space, which is located at 1-25 and Broadway:

• Free-Parking
• We are right off of a light rail stop
• Food Trucks outside the office daily
• Dog Friendly Workplace

Please note: Water For People cannot sponsor individuals for immigration benefits in this position.