VACANCY: Global Water Initiative (GWI) Project Coordinator

JOB DESCRIPTION

Department:         Programming

Unit:                     Water and Sanitation

Job Title:              Global Water Initiative (GWI) Project Coordinator

Grade:                   Band D

Reports to:            Head of Programs.

Purpose:         The Global Water Initiative is a multi-year Water program based in the Upper East Region of Ghana.  CRS Leads the GWI consortium with partners CARE, and IUCN.  The GWI coordinator will lead the CRS-Led consortium on an advocacy program for the water sector in Ghana with following two strategic objectives:

1.      Local actors engage effectively in IWRM decision making at regional, national and local levels to deliver equitable, sustainable sharing of social, economic benefits from water.

2.      Decentralized local authorities deliver continuous water services in rural communities.

Key Responsibilities: 

·       Provide dynamic leadership, technical support and team coordination to the GWI-Ghana consortium and effectively liaise with all GWI program constituents 

·       Ensure for optimal program quality and efficient delivery of GWI activities according to the decisions made by senior management of the GWI partners (Project Steering Committee), the Regional Strategy Committee (RSC) and the Cluster Leader.

·       Ensure that all GWI partners pursue a program of continual learning, documenting and capitalizing on GWI experiences.

·       Represent the GWI program locally and nationally to Government, decentralized authorities, NGOs, private sector, etc, and to existing and potential donors as appropriate.

·       Ensure the security and efficient management of all resources, equipment and documentation linked to the program.

·       Ensure the efficient use of the human and financial resources available to GWI to deliver the Program.

·       Provide an effective reporting interface with the Regional GWI Secretariat and donor, including implementation of agreed regional Monitoring and Evaluation program.

·       Develop and lead the successful networking of advocacy actors engaged in the water sector.

·       Participate in the recruitment and evaluation of staff within the GWI team, linking to the procedures of the individual partner organizations.

·       Design and deliver a communications program to communicate the work of GWI nationally and locally, ensuring for visibility of the GWI brand. .

 Management and Administration:
1.         Manage program budgets, including tracking of financial and material resources.
2.         Ensure accurate and timely reporting of program finances and progress status, review

actual financial performance against the budget, and explain variances on a regular

basis.
3.         Ensure staff compliance with all CRS  administrative and operational procedures and

policies, as well as applicable donor regulations.
4.         Approve program expenditures, budget adjustments, and cost modification requests

to donors.


 Representation and Advocacy:

1.          Ensures that sub-grantees adhere to their assigned scopes of work and sub-award terms, and  all members of the consortium work cooperatively and productively to achieve project objectives.

2.         Act as primary program contact to consortium members and donor representatives,

taking responsibility for addressing all program matters, collaborating with the CRS

Country Representative and Head of Program on overall donor relationships.
3.         Strengthen linkages with existing and potential partner agencies, in collaboration with

CRS Country Representative and Head of Programming.
4.         Oversee program communication strategies, in collaboration with CRS Country

Representative and Head of Programming, including compliance with donor's

branding and marketing requirements as well as CRS marketing and communication

procedures.

 Human Resource Management:
1.         Lead, manage and supervise a team of CRS and consortium staff  (CARE and IUCN) to meet program objectives.
2.         Conduct periodic reviews of staff performance in keeping with CRS' performance

management system and mentor staff to ensure high levels of motivation,

commitment, capacity, and teamwork.

Other Duties/Assignments:

Carry out any other duties/assignments as shall from time to time be directed by the Head of Programs or Country Representative.

 Required Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• A Masters Degree or Postgraduate/specialized training in water advocacy, water resources management or other related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years progressively increasing management responsibility and technical experience in Water, Sanitation and Environmental Sanitation in developing contexts
• Demonstrated knowledge of the water and sanitation institutional framework in Ghana
•  Knowledge of research methodology and advocacy planning
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in development projects preferably in WASH project planning, monitoring and evaluation, at a supervisory level.
• Demonstrated experience in engaging local actors in IWRM decision making at regional, national and local levels to deliver equitable, sustainable sharing of social and economic benefits from water.
• Demonstrated advocacy and policy analysis experience in the water sector
•  Proven knowledge and first hand relationships with water actors in Ghana

• Proven team coordination skills and ability to work independently; Excellent interpersonal and supervisory skills.

• Proven analytical skills, demonstrated creativity in analysis of situations and data

• Strong leadership skills, including strategic thinking, problem solving, effective communication and negotiating skills.
•  Ability to build and motivate diverse and talented teams.
•  Proven experience in managing consortium or partnership relationships in a participatory way required.
• Proven track record in building relationships with governmental organizations, private sector and community organizations required.
• Strategic vision and capacity to oversee a multi-sectoral program involving multiple partners required.
•  Public relations skills required.
• Proven experience in budgeting and budget management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, cultural sensitivity, ability to work with people, good judgment and commitment to the Agency's mission
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Internet, etc.).
• Willingness to travel in-country and internationally as required by the Agency.

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

·       Serves with Integrity

·       Models Stewardship

·       Cultivates Constructive Relationships

·       Promotes Learning

Supervisory Responsibility: 

Direct:  CRS Wat/San  GWI Senior Program Officer

Indirect: CARE and IUCN program officers

  Key Working Relationships

Internal: Country Representative, Head of Programming, Head of Operations, and

Finance Manager.

CRS/Ghana WATSAN Team

Regional Technical Advisor for Emergencies and WATSAN

External:

       i.          Consortium agencies, donor representatives, Steering committee members,

local Government officials  (national, provincial and district levels)

      ii.          District Water Assembly

    iii.          CWSA – Community Water and Sanitation Agency

    iv.          WASH Learning Alliance Platform

      v.          Training institutions in the water sector such as KNUST

    vi.          Ministry of Water Resources at central and decentralized levels

   vii.          WSA (former CREPA) WaterAid, IRC, TREND, and other international NGOs WATSAN Sector Representatives (GoG & local NGOs and other stakeholders)

Interested candidates should kindly email their cover letter, resume and three professional references March 2, 2012 to: hr@tama.gh.waro.crs.org and hraccra@ gh.waro.crs.org