Water.org seeks a highly skilled and highly motivated Water Credit
Officer to support its growing portfolio of WASH micro finance programs
in Indonesia. This full-time position will be based in Jakarta with
regular travel throughout Indonesia.
The Water Credit Officer is responsible for monitoring and supporting
Water.org partner financial institutions in the launch of water and
sanitation financial products. This position acts as a subject matter
resource to partners in topics such as program design and
implementation, Water Credit, micro finance, and/or WASH. This position is
also responsible for assisting with identifying new partners,
on boarding new partners, assisting partners with the design and start up
of new programs, supporting the ongoing implementation of partner
programs, trouble-shooting, and program monitoring.
Additionally, this
position may be responsible for assisting with the development and
establishment of new programmatic and operational procedures, systems
and guidelines. This position reports to the Country Director and works
closely with Program Managers at the Water.org head office in the US.
Core Responsibilities
Program Design and Development – Support the design of new Water Credit programs.
Key tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Work with partners to determine appropriate program targets and deliverables.
- Assist partners in the design of their program work plan and budget ensuring they are allocating adequate resources and personnel for successful completion of deliverables.
- Assist partners in designing appropriate internal monitoring and evaluation protocols.
Program Management and Partner Capacity Building – Manage Water Credit
programs in partnership with Indonesia and U.S.-based staff.
Key tasks
include, but are not limited to:
- Maintain relationships with partners and establish regular communication regarding program implementation activities.
- Work closely with partners to ensure timely program implementation according to the budget and work plan.
- Support partners to complete core program activities:
- deliver water and sanitation financing to households
- deliver trainings about health and hygiene to low income
- Collaborate with WASH suppliers such as toilet masons, CBOs and PDAMs.
- Provide support to partners by sharing best practices and assisting with problem solving.
- Establish a regular schedule for monitoring partner program in accordance with Water.org guidelines, and conduct monitoring visits and reports according to schedule.
- Maintain regular contact with Water.org US program managers to submit partner reports, inform about partner progress and report any issues impacting achievement of program deliverables.
- Assist partners to identify sources of loan capital for WASH loan portfolios.
- Develop and deliver training modules for partner staff and households on topics such as WASH principles, health and hygiene.
- Support partner exchange visits to Water.org partners in other countries. Act as a regular liaison between Water.org, partner financial institutions and other stakeholders.
- Coordinate with local governments, NGOs, donors, community groups, and other stakeholders.
Program Monitoring and Data Management – Collect, verify and manage data
to track program performance. Key tasks include, but are not limited
to:
- Maintain regular communications with partners; track and report information related program implementation including partner activities, expenditures and loan portfolio.
- Ensure partner submission of high quality program reporting, and effective transfer of information to Water.org databases, U.S.-based colleagues, and donors.
- Verify data submitted by partners is accurate during program monitoring visits.
- Maintain regular contact with Water.org USA program managers to submit partner reports, inform about partner progress and report any issues impacting achievement of program deliverables.
- Develop partner stories or beneficiary profiles.
Water.org Organizational Support – Participate in assisting with the
development of new tools and processes, membership on cross-functional
committees as requested, and/or participation at internal or external
conferences or workshops.
Key tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Participate in cross-functional committees and working groups to support the achievement of group goals.
- Assist in the development of new tools, processes and/or procedures.
- Serve as a knowledge base for Water.org and represent Water.org at events and in written publications to advance the organizational mission and vision.
New Business Development – Conduct outreach among financial
institutions, non-governmental organizations, product manufacturers,
utilities and other related organizations regarding the potential for
adoption of Water Credit. Participate in certification of new partner
organizations for the implementation of Water Credit programs.
Key tasks
include, but are not limited to:
- Landscape and assist with identification of additional stakeholders for potential collaboration.
- Participate in the certification of new partners.
Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field
- At least five years of relevant experience with microfinance institution, water and sanitation organization, engineering firm, international development organization, or related
- Candidates must possess one or both of the following competencies:
- Demonstrated understanding of and familiarity with development finance models and approaches, including (but not limited to) SME lending and/or microfinance, financial services, cooperative development, lending methodologies and sector trends
- Demonstrated understanding of and familiarity with urban and rural water supply, sanitation and hygiene approaches and sector trends
- Demonstrated proficiency in partnership and capacity building
- Project management experience
- Advanced computer skills including MS Office products and database software
- Excellent verbal and written communications in Bahasa Indonesia and English
- Proven track record proactively identifying challenges and developing innovative solutions
- Demonstrated ability to deliver results working in a small team
- Critical thinking, creativity, good judgment, initiative, attention to detail, and professionalism
- Strong desire to contribute to increased access to water and sanitation
- Willingness to travel up to 30% of time
Salary/Benefits
This is a two year contract position with strong potential for
extension and competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
How to Apply
Application Information
Interested candidates may send a copy of their CV and a cover letter
indicating their interest to:
positions_indonesia@water.org, before September 4, 2015
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Please do not
attempt to contact Water.org about the status of your application.
Water.org is an equal opportunity employer.
We do not discriminate on
the basis of age, ethnicity, gender, nationality, religious belief or
sexual orientation.
