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Manager of WaterCredit
WaterPartners International
Reports to: Director of International Programs
Overview:
WaterPartners International has pioneered the use of micro-
financing, micro project-financing, and other innovative
financial
tools in the water and sanitation sector under its
WaterCredit
Initiative.TM WaterPartners has launched multiple pilot
projects
in micro-financing/micro project-financing for water,
sanitation &
hygiene education (WS&H) in India, Kenya and Bangladesh.
Working
closely with WaterPartners' Director of International
Programs, the
Manager of WaterCredit will provide leadership, strategic
direction,
and technical support related to applications of innovative
financing solutions in the WS&H sector. This person will
lead in
evolving and executing pilot projects, scaling-up pilot
projects and
replicating the pilots in numerous additional developing
countries.
Responsibilities include:
Planning and Analysis
In collaboration with the Director of International
Programs,
develop an annual comprehensive plan for WaterCredit
activities,
including strategies, timelines, costs and financial goals.
Monitor progress of WaterCredit plan goals and adjust plans
as
necessary to ensure overall goals are met.
In collaboration with the Director of International
Programs, review
WaterCredit objectives quarterly, evaluate effectiveness of
the
program, and seek feedback from Director on an ongoing
basis.
International MFI Partner Organization Evaluation and
Monitoring
Develop and implement strategy for evaluating and monitoring
existing international micro-finance institution (MFI)
Partner
Organizations that are executing pilot projects. Establish
strong
contractual and reporting standards with these partners.
Identify new MFI Partner Organizations through contacts in
the
microfinance field, and lead comprehensive evaluations of
potential
MFI Partner Organizations.
Microfinance pilot project scale-up and replication in new
countries
Develop, implement and manage a strategy for scaling-up
existing
microfinance projects with MFI Partner Organizations.
Identify
opportunities for WaterPartners International to add value
in
microfinance lending, including creative financing solutions
such as
credit enhancement facilities, letters of credit, equity
investments, etc.
Identify mechanisms for expansion and replication of the
successful
pilot projects to new countries. Lead staff and
collaborating
partners in identifying new MFI Partner Organizations in
these
target countries through contacts in the WS&H and
micro-finance
field. Manage comprehensive evaluations of new MFI Partner
Organizations.
Provide policy leadership and support to MFI Partner
Organizations
and MFI networks working to open up the existing regulatory
environment to allow more innovative micro-finance lending
options
in WS&H.
International Offices
Develop strategy for hiring finance/micro-finance experts
(based in
WaterPartners' country offices) to manage relationships with
local
partners.
Together with Country Directors, manage international
finance/micro-
finance staff and/or contractors working in the country
offices.
Research
Collaborate with Director of International Programs and
external
consultants on developing research strategy to assess the
impact,
effectiveness and scalability of WaterCredit programs.
Coordinate the execution of this research strategy drawing
on in-
house staff and third-party researchers.
Other duties will be required or requested for effective job
performance. This is not a contract for employment but an
outline
of essential functions and expectations.
Qualifications:
· Successful experience working in the international
finance/micro-finance industry, particularly in bringing new
products to the market and expanding into new lending areas.
· Background in economics, business or finance.
Excellent verbal and written communications, management,
leadership,
teamwork, networking, budgeting and problem solving skills.
Must demonstrate critical thinking, creativity, good
judgment,
initiative, attention to detail and professionalism.
Requirements:
At least 5 years of direct experience in
finance/microfinance in a
developing country context.
Master's degree in related field such as international
development,
international finance/economics.
Must be willing to travel at least 30% to international
projects.
US citizenship or an H1-B work visa is required.
Contact Information:
Please submit resume and cover letter to Personnel Director
via
email at info water.org
About WaterPartners International:
WaterPartners International is a dynamic, rapidly growing
international organization addressing the global water
supply
crisis. We are committed to providing clean drinking water
to
communities in developing countries. Working in partnership
with
donors and those in need of safe water, we have helped
people around
the world develop accessible, sustainable, community-level
water
supplies. With increasing support from foundations,
government and
individuals we will exceed $3.5 million in revenue this
year,
providing the opportunity to greatly expand our work. You
can learn
more at www.water.org
Position will be filled upon location of a suitable
candidate, but
no earlier than January 1, 2007.
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