Country Representative

Lead, inspire, transform

Country Representative – Ethiopia

Based in: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Salary: Competitive INGO salary and benefits

WaterAid are committed to giving the world’s poorest communities access to water and sanitation, and our work has benefited over 10 million people to date. We are passionate about delivering our aims and objectives, and pride ourselves on being a diverse, dynamic and supportive workplace.

You'll join us during a hugely exciting time of development and growth, as we have a dynamic, ambitious new strategy in place – and you'll be key to its successful delivery across Ethiopia. Providing visionary leadership to this Country Programme, you will influence its private and public institutions, and build a widespread awareness of the benefits our work has to offer.

This is a great opportunity to change millions of people's lives, in a region that faces major practical challenges, yet has significant potential for transformation. To excel in this role, you must have an impressive track record in programme management at senior management level and an in-depth knowledge of Ethiopian social, political and development issues. The role also calls for excellent people skills, strategic thinking and communication skills with good written and spoken English.

For more information download the Role profile (http://www.wateraid.org/documents/cr_ethiopia_role_profile__dec_2010.doc) and Application form (http://www.wateraid.org/documents/cr_ethiopia___application_form.doc). To apply, please complete the application form in full. CVs will not be accepted unless attached to a fully completed application form.

Find out more about our work in Ethiopia here (http://www.wateraid.org/ethiopia/default.asp).

Closing date: 21 January 2011.
Interviews: w/c 7 February 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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