Proven experience in managing or overseeing large scale international programme operations in the INGO or development sector.
Strong understanding of operational systems (finance, procurement, logistics, compliance) in multi country environments.
Excellent relevant IT skills, primarily Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word), but specifically relevant data systems that support high quality planning, monitoring and reporting.
Experience of leading, managing and motivating others and driving change.
Strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships and drive organisational change collaboratively.
Experience working in complex matrix structures across multiple cultures.
Strong analytical, problem solving and systems thinking capabilities.
Demonstrated knowledge of donor compliance and grant management processes.
Working style that reflects WaterAid’s values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation.
Experience in WASH, public health or community development sectors.
Experience working with restricted and unrestricted funding portfolios.
Relevant university degree or equivalent professional experience.
Familiarity with WaterAid UK’s operating model and countries of operation.

Benefits

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Remote work options

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

programme operations managementoperational systemsdata systemsgrant managementfinancial managementprocurementlogisticscompliancemonitoringreporting

Soft Skills

leadershipinfluencingrelationship buildingcollaborationanalytical skillsproblem solvingsystems thinkingmotivating othersdriving changecultural sensitivity