Job Posting: Project Coordinator
Organization: Living Water International (LWI)
Location: Chipata Office
Reporting to: Project Manager.

Purpose of the Position:

Living Water International (LWI) is a global NGO dedicated to providing safe and clean water as well as sharing the Gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We seek a Project Coordinator who will provide programming and technical implementation guidance to the projects components of Water Access, Hygiene and Sanitation promotion and Church and Community Mobilization (CCM) activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in the development of the program design and ensure it is in compliance and compatibility with the LWI global Strategic Plan.
• Responsible for ensuring that the project is operating under LWI global quality standards.
• Responsible for executing administrative duties such as planning, budgeting and coordinating resources for the department.
• Manage and supervise the WASH Technician, CCM Facilitator and the S&H Leads in ensuring output delivery, including monitoring of trainings in the field and performance of staff in the department.
• Coordinating with community representatives and local authorities on all the actions relating to the water, sanitation and CCM projects of LWI for the achievement of maximum impact.
• Ensure that the communities selected meet the LWI standards and donor expectations.
• Report to Project Manager monthly on the progress of the projects.
• Submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports within deadlines.
• Execute other tasks as required for the successful implementation of the project.

Knowledge and Experience

• Degree in a technical or managerial field: Engineering/Public Health/Business Administration/International Development or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in program design, strategy implementation and leadership.
• Personnel/Team management experience
• 3 years’ experience in financial analysis/budget management
• Knowledge and experience with WASH sector guidelines and best practices.
• Knowledge and experience in project report writing.
• Knowledge and experience in program design
• Knowledge and experience designing or delivering WASH programming

Applied Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to produce and deliver presentations
• Well-structured and organized in coordinating and tracking tasks.
• Highly proficient basic computer skills – Word, excel, power point
• Oral Communication/Presentation skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in rural environments with little to no infrastructure
• Clean and valid Driver’s License
• Highly proficient in English both spoken and written
• Must be a committed Christian with a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively.
• Dependable, respectful, and consistently upholds organizational values, ethics, and standards.

Application Procedure:

• Interested candidates should send their application letter and detailed CV (not more than four pages) to:

The Human Resources Manager
Living Water International
Plot 19, Warthong Road
Kabulonga, Lusaka

• Do not send copies of qualifications at this stage.
• Include the position applied for in the subject line of the email.
• Submit applications to [email protected]
• Application deadline: Tuesday, 17th September, 2024.

• LWI in Zambia is an equal opportunity employer; qualified females are encouraged to apply.
• All submitted documents are subject to authenticity and background checks.
• A recommendation from your local pastor or church leader is an added advantage.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• For more information about Living Water International, visit www.water.cc