Qualifications & Experience

• Personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
  
• Alignment with Water Mission’s Statement of Faith and core values of Love, Excellence, and Integrity.
  
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, i.e., Community Development, Engineering.
  
• A master’s degree is an added advantage.
  
• Minimum experience of eight years in WASH INGO leadership.
  
• Proven experience in strategic planning operations.
  
• Knowledge of the general functioning of the WASH sector environment and operations.
  
• Understanding of the relevant government and related industry regulatory environment.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Ability to plan and organize the organization's strategy for 3 – 5 years.
  
• Ability to motivate and inspire others.
  

• Exemplify servant leadership while upholding the mission, vision, values (love, excellence, and integrity), and standards of Water Mission in all aspects of program leadership.
  
• Maintain a strong Christian witness to colleagues, vendors, donors, beneficiaries, volunteers, and partner organizations.
  
• Communicate clearly and effectively with Ugandan staff and Water Mission leadership.
  
• Track and report on country program operational performance against the approved ministry tactical plan and budget.
  
• Uphold Water Mission’s quality standards in the execution of all project activities.
  
• Ensure that Water Mission project management and enterprise accounting systems are accurate and up to date with operational and project activities.
  
• Manage employee relations issues (biblical discipline and performance improvement) and ensure personnel management practices are consistent with Water Mission standards.
  
• Identify staff knowledge, skill, and ability gaps and plan employee training activities as required to improve employee performance.
  
• Proactively engage with government at all levels and other organizations in the WASH sector to advance our mission and vision and evaluate people and organizations for potential ministry partnerships.
  
• Contribute to the development of the Uganda program strategy.
  
• Oversee preparation of written budgets, program opportunity, and cost estimates.