WaterAid Regional Manager : Bhubaneshwar, India.

Location: Bhubaneshwar, India.
The package for the position will be around Rs. 11.16 lakhs Gross per annum.

Regional Manager East located in Bhubaneshwar is responsible for WaterAid's programme in two states (Jharkhand and Orissa) and reports to the Director Programme Operations. The post holder will lead on the implementation of WaterAid's new Strategy at the regional and state level and also contribute to the India Country Programme's aims.

WaterAid is an international nongovernmental organisation focused exclusively on improving poor people's access to safe water, improved hygiene and sanitation in developing countries. WaterAid is an equal opportunities employer.

WaterAid has operations in 26 countries of Africa, Asia and the Pacific Region. In India WaterAid operates as a liaison Office (Country Office) in New Delhi and Additional Liaison (Regional) Offices in Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, and Lucknow. In10 states across the country WaterAid supports the work of a large number of national and regional NGOs in the provision of safe and effective water and sanitation for poor and marginalized communities. Our team of professionals includes programme, policy and finance staff. India Country Programme is one of WaterAid’s most established programmes in Asia with a total of 50 staff and a current annual budget of about Rs.25 crores. WAI’s programme focus in the coming five years will be promoting and securing the rights and access to safe water, improved hygiene and sanitation for many poor people through direct services and millions more through our influencing work. This will include significant inputs of research, documentation, advocacy, networking and supporting NGOs.

Essential requirements for the post are impressive background in senior level programme management, demonstrable financial management skills, with superb leadership qualities, skilled at building high performing teams and developing individuals. Knowledgeable about social, economic and political issues of the country and with a significant track record of working with NGOs, local and national government and donors at a variety of levels and demonstrate effective influencing skills. Desirable qualifications are experience of working in water, sanitation programmes.

This post is offered on a 4-year fixed-term contract normally renewable at the end of contract, however it can also be renewed as we transit into an Indian entity.

For more information and to apply, please download the job description ( PDF File 146KB) and application form ( DOC File 76KB). Please note that ONLY applications submitted on WaterAid's standard application form will be considered. Completed applications should be sent to waindhr@wateraid.org.

Closing date: 1 June 2012. Only Shortlisted candidates will be intimated of the interview.

WaterAid is an equal opportunity employer; women and the differently abled are particularly encouraged to apply.