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Our client, a globally recognized leader in electro-electronic equipment, focusing on electric motors, drives, automation, renewable energy, and power transmission, is seeking a dynamic External Sales Engineer to drive Business Development initiatives and engage with a diverse range of partners, including Project Companies, End-Users, OEMs, Service Partners, and Distributors (Resellers), to promote the full spectrum of the company’s innovative products.
Responsibilities
Sales and Business Development

Maintain existing customer base and onboard new clients.
Cold calling on target market and generating new project and operational sales opportunities for the companys entire divisions
Regularly visit assigned customers according to planned calling and service schedules
Actively promote the sales of the Company products to existing customers and researching new markets for opportunities
Obtain enquiries, facilitate quotations and follow ups to the point of sale and provide after sales services.
Prepare and facilitate with company and product presentations to target client base
Prepare budgets, estimated potential and planned profitability per customer
Meet specified sales budget within allocated times.

Reports

Generate and maintain an updated project report
Submit a monthly sales report
Maintain an updated customer data base.
Obtain information on competitors’ products, pricing policies and business strategies.

General

Assist with technical queries
Assist with product launches, technical presentations and trade shows
Attending management meetings as and when required
Attend regular Sales and Projects meetings
Perform any other reasonable duty delegated to you

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical / Electro-Mechanical Engineering
Qualifications / Certifications in Business Development and Sales are an added advantage.
A minimum of three (3) years sales experience within the Farming and Automation equipment sub-sector
Knowledge, experience and understanding of Pumps, Motor Drives, Motor Control Centres, Switchgear, Generators and Solar Products and Solutions
Proven track record of improving sales turnover in previous roles.
Good level of computer literacy, specifically MS. Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Must have proven experience using a recognised ERP system, preferably SAP.
Good negotiating and presentation skills
Be able to communicate at all levels of management across departments and with corporate clients
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English & French
Have a good understanding of how the project environment operates
Have a good understanding of current and future projects and operational needs in the Industrial market segments
Valid Passport
Experience in travelling within Zambia and the Central Africa Region (DRC, Gabon, Cameroon, Republic of Congo & Equatorial Guinea) is preferred.

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Public-Private Finance Specialist – National Water Compact Delivery Accelerator
Contract: 18 Months Fixed-term contract, Full-time, contingent upon successfully securing project funding, target start date May 2026
Location: The role can be based in London (United Kingdom), Accra (Ghana), Dar es Salaam / Dodoma (Tanzania), Lusaka (Zambia), or Lilongwe (Malawi), subject to right to work eligibility in the respective countries.
Geographic Reference
In the UK, we support and enjoy a hybrid working environment. A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face to face, either in the London office, for coordination, collaboration and connectivity across the team, or as a result of external engagement or travel for WaterAid.
 
Salaries & Benefits: Salaries and benefits will vary by country, depending on the successful candidate’s location and experience. See further details below:

UK: GBP £61,645 per annum with excellent benefits*
Zambia: ZMW 939,581 – ZMW 1,174,476 per annum with excellent benefits.
Ghana: GHS 687,637 – GHS 1,045,327 per annum with excellent benefits.
Tanzania: TZS 148,523,228 – TZS 185,654,036 per annum with excellent benefits.
Malawi: MWK 75,784,188 – MWK 119,156,217 per annum with excellent benefits.
*We offer competitive, market-aligned starting salaries. While most roles are offered at the advertised starting salary, we may adjust this in exceptional cases depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and potential.
Change starts with water. Change starts with you.
Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.
 
About WaterAid
We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.

About the Team
The role will report into the Project Lead: National Water Compact Delivery Accelerator, located in the Programme Operations Team, one of three support teams within the International Programmes Department of WaterAid UK.
The Programme Operations Team enables the effective management of the International Programmes Department through ensuring IPD Teams have access to robust high quality management policies, systems, process, tools and capabilities that work to support the delivery of programmes, enable the effective management of risk, and ensure strong financial planning and management.
 
About the Role
The Public and Private Finance Specialist will provide specialist technical leadership on WASH financing strategy, structuring and investor engagement within the National Water Compact Delivery Accelerator.
The role is responsible for ensuring that priority WASH projects are financially credible, appropriately structured and aligned with the requirements of public, concessional and where relevant private finance providers, enabling formal entry into financing appraisal and investment pipelines.
 
In this role, you will:

1. Financing diagnostics and strategy (Stage 2)

Lead or contribute to country‑level diagnostics of WASH financing constraints, including budget flows, fiscal space, creditworthiness, and investor risk perceptions.
Analyse the balance between public, concessional, blended and potential private finance options.

2. Project prioritisation and financing alignment (Stage 3)

Support the assessment and prioritisation of WASH project concepts against financing institution criteria.
Advise on project scale, affordability and financial structuring options, with ambition for large‑scale (>$100m) investments where feasible.

3. Project structuring and investment readiness (Stage 4)
Lead financial inputs into full  project development, including:

indicative financing structures.
proposed sources of finance.
allocation of financial and non‑financial risks; and
affordability and sustainability considerations.

4. Engagement with financing institutions (Stages 3–6)

Support structured engagement with multilateral development banks, DFIs, bilateral financiers and philanthropic funders.
Interpret and translate financing partner requirements into actionable guidance for government teams.
Support progression of priority projects into formal concept review, pre‑appraisal or appraisal queues.

5. Public–private interface and blended finance (where relevant)

Assess the potential role of private finance, guarantees or delegated management models within public‑led WASH investments.
Advise on risk‑sharing mechanisms, viability support and blending approaches appropriate to country context.

6. Quality assurance, learning and guidance

Contribute to internal quality assurance of financing diagnostics, project concepts and full project packages.
Document lessons on WASH financing pathways, including what has and has not proved credible with financing institutions.

Requirements

To be successful, you’ll need:

Strong professional experience in public sector, development or infrastructure finance, with a focus on WASH or related sectors.
Demonstrated understanding of MDB, concessional and blended finance processes.
Experience working with government counterparts on financing strategies or investment preparation, particularly ministries of finance.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex financing issues clearly to non‑finance specialist audiences.
Although not essential, we’d prefer you to have:
Direct experience engaging with World Bank Group, AfDB or similar financing institutions.
Experience of blended finance, guarantees or private capital mobilisation in infrastructure or public services.

Experience working across multiple countries or fragile financing contexts.

 
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Closing date: Applications will close 12:00 PM UK time on 10th April 2026. Shortlisting and interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis, and the role may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found. We therefore encourage you to apply at an early stage.
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How to Apply: Click Apply to answer the pre-screening questions, upload your CV.
 
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application?
At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.
 
Pre-employment screening:
To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Benefits

As a global organisation, WaterAid is committed to creating an environment where you can thrive and be yourself at your very best. Alongside our inspiring mission and meaningful work, we offer a range of benefits tailored to each country’s context and policies. These will be shared during the process
 
Our Global Commitment:
Our people promise
We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
 
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.
 
Safeguarding
We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).
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Job Title: Marketing & Sales Officer
Location: Lusaka/Hybird
Company: AHBBA Creatives
Role Overview:
We are looking for a results-driven Marketing & Sales Officer to support and execute growth initiatives. The role focuses on increasing client traffic, driving revenue, and implementing strategic campaigns that build visibility, trust, and consistent business growth.
Key Responsibilities:

Execute marketing and sales strategies to drive business growth
Support and implement campaigns (outreach, partnerships, activations, referrals)
Identify and build relationships with corporates and organizations
Drive sales initiatives that convert leads into paying clients
Monitor campaign performance and report on results
Work closely with the creative team on branding and campaign execution

Requirements:

Experience in marketing and/or sales
Understanding of campaign execution and basic strategy
Ability to generate leads and convert them into paying clients
Good communication and relationship-building skills
Self-driven, proactive, and results-oriented

What We’re Looking For:

Someone who is hands-on and ready to execute
A proactive individual focused on results
A team player with strong initiative

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WASH Institutional Management Specialist – National Water Compact Delivery Accelerator
Contract: 18 Months Fixed-term contract, full-time, contingent upon successfully securing project funding, target start date May 2026.
 
Location: The role can be based in London (United Kingdom), Accra (Ghana), Dar es Salaam / Dodoma (Tanzania), Lusaka (Zambia), or Lilongwe (Malawi), subject to right to work eligibility in the respective countries.
Geographic Reference
In the UK, we support and enjoy a hybrid working environment. A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face to face, either in the London office, for coordination, collaboration and connectivity across the team, or as a result of external engagement or travel for WaterAid.
 
Salaries & Benefits: Salaries and benefits will vary by country, depending on the successful candidate’s location and experience. See further details below:
UK: GBP £61,645 per annum with excellent benefits*.
Zambia: ZMW 939,581 – ZMW 1,174,476 per annum with excellent benefits.
Ghana: GHS 687,637 – GHS 1,045,327 per annum with excellent benefits.
Tanzania: TZS 148,523,228 – TZS 185,654,036 per annum with excellent benefits.
Malawi: MWK 75,784,188 – MWK 119,156,217 per annum with excellent benefits.
*We offer competitive, market-aligned starting salaries. While most roles are offered at the advertised starting salary, we may adjust this in exceptional cases depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and potential.
 
Change starts with water. Change starts with you.
Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.
About WaterAid
We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.
 
About the Team
The role will report into the Project Lead: National Water Compact Delivery Accelerator, located in the Programme Operations Team, one of three support teams within the International Programmes Department of WaterAid UK.
The Programme Operations Team enables the effective management of the International Programmes Department through ensuring IPD Teams have access to robust high quality management policies, systems, process, tools and capabilities that work to support the delivery of programmes, enable the effective management of risk, and ensure strong financial planning and management.
 
About the Role
The WASH Institutional Management Specialist will provide hands‑on technical leadership and delivery support to WaterAid country teams and governments participating in the National Water Compact Delivery Accelerator, with a particular focus on institutional arrangements and governance, delegated management models and implementation readiness.
The role bridges strategy and execution, supporting countries to design practical institutional governance, service delivery and management frameworks that underpin credible, finance‑ready WASH investments.
 
In this role, you will:
1. Institutional diagnostics and design

Lead or contribute to detailed institutional and governance diagnostics at national and sub‑national levels.
Analyse roles, mandates, incentives and capacities across ministries, agencies, utilities and service providers.
Identify binding institutional constraints affecting project delivery and sustainability.

2. Management and delivery model development

Support governments to design fit‑for‑purpose institutional and management models for priority WASH investments.
Define delivery units, implementation arrangements and accountability frameworks aligned to investment requirements.

3. Integration with financing and  project development

Work closely with finance and project development specialists to ensure institutional arrangements meet lender expectations.
Contribute to the preparation of investment‑ready project documentation, including institutional sections of concept notes and appraisal documents.

4. Country‑level facilitation and coordination

Provide embedded or close‑support accompaniment to country teams and government counterparts.
Facilitate multi‑stakeholder workshops and consultations focused on institutional reform and delivery models.

5. Quality assurance and learning

Contribute to quality assurance of diagnostics, project concepts and full project packages.
Capture and document practical lessons on institutional reform and management arrangements.

Requirements

To be successful, you’ll need:

Strong professional experience in WASH institutional management, governance or service delivery reform.
Practical experience working with government systems in low‑ and middle‑income countries.
Understanding of how institutional arrangements underpin investment viability and sustainability.
Strong facilitation, analytical and written communication skills.
Although not essential, we’d prefer you to have:
Experience contributing to MDB‑financed or large‑scale infrastructure programmes.
Familiarity with utility reform, delegated management or hybrid delivery models.
Experience working across multiple countries or regions

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Closing date: Applications will close 12:00 PM UK time on 10th April 2026. Shortlisting and interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis, and the role may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found. We therefore encourage you to apply at an early stage.
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How to Apply: Click Apply to answer the pre-screening questions, upload your CV.
 
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application?
At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.
 
Pre-employment screening:
To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Benefits

As a global organisation, WaterAid is committed to creating an environment where you can thrive and be yourself at your very best. Alongside our inspiring mission and meaningful work, we offer a range of benefits tailored to each country’s context and policies. These will be shared during the process

Our Global Commitment:
Our people promise
We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
 
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.
 
Safeguarding
We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).
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Location:  Zambia

Contract Type:  Permanent contract

Job Description available in English

About BIA

BIA Group is active in the sales, rentals and after-sales services of equipment intended for public works, mines, quarries and transport. The Group operates in Europe, Africa and Asia and has more than 1300 enthusiastic employees.

Summary

As a Facilities & Project Manager, you will oversee the maintenance and development of multiple sites in Zambia. You will lead infrastructure projects, ensure compliance with international standards, and integrate Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) principles into all operations.

What will be your responsibilities?

Facilities Management:

Ensure optimal functioning of all facilities and infrastructure.
Implement preventive and corrective maintenance plans.

Project Management:

Plan, execute, and monitor construction and renovation projects.
Manage budgets, timelines, and quality standards.

CSR & Sustainability:

Develop and implement eco-friendly practices (energy efficiency, waste reduction, water conservation).
Promote local employment and supplier partnerships aligned with ethical standards.
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Track and report sustainability KPIs (carbon footprint, resource usage).

Leadership & Coordination:

Manage multicultural teams and external contractors.
Foster a culture of safety, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Who are we looking for?

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in facilities and project management.
Strong knowledge of HSE standards and sustainability practices.
Excellent leadership and communication skills.
Fluent in English (French is a plus).
Experience in multi-site operations and African context preferred.

What’s in it for you?

A permanent contract
A competitive salary and an interesting package of extra-legal benefits
A human sized company with international dimension, encouraging autonomy and team spirit
Cooperate in a team with experienced and passionate colleagues within a successfully growing family-owned company
Benefit from a challenging career opportunity with an extensive training program
In this challenging job you get the possibility to take initiative and further develop the function 

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Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?
The Key Purpose of this role is to ensure alignment to overall business strategy from a logistics and planning perspective. To deliver against customer service, volume, market share and profitability targets in an ethical, safe, and sustainable manner.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
 
Safety & Quality

Ensure a safe and healthy working environment for internal and external stakeholders.
Ensure that legislative requirements are met and fully implemented.
Maintain a robust system of SIO generation and close out.
Weekly safety reviews are conducted with the teams and monthly safety reviews with the Logistics Director to identify risk trends and mitigation plans
Ensure that logistics teams adhere to quality guidelines specified by the Zone so that customers receive stock as per ABInbev’s quality guidelines;

 
DPO/VPO/LCP

Ensure that Daily, Weekly and Monthly Meeting routines are adhered to in line with mandatory DPO/VPO/LCP guidelines
Ensure that processes are standardized via SOP’s and work standards are monitored and improved
Track KPI’s on a daily, weekly and monthly basis in line with DPO/VPO/LCP requirements;
Ensure that appropriate problem-solving tools are applied for out of range KPI’s in line with DPO/VPO/LCP methodology.

 
KPI’s, Routines & Reports

Ensure that Daily, Weekly and Monthly Meeting routines are adhered to in line with mandatory DPO, VPO, LCP & internal guidelines
Ensure that processes are standardized via SOP’s and work standards are monitored and improved ➢ Track KPI’s on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis in line with requirements
Ensure that appropriate problem-solving tools are applied for out of range KPI’s in line with LCP, DPO 7 VPO methodology.
Publish reports on time as per LCP, DPO & VPO guidelines and internal processes.

 
People Management

Ensure that the Logistics and Planning Teams are aligned in terms of goals and meeting routines to drive continuous improvement.
Ensures that Monthly One on Ones are conducted in line with the target review process.
Follow up on Engagement Survey results with clear actions to correct areas of concern.
Recruitment of talent and building of pipeline
Capability building of the logistics team
Perform 180 reviews and address poor performance where required by means of improvement plans and or disciplinary hearings.

 
Cost Management

Drive a strict adherence to flexed budgets with the delivery, warehouse, inventory management & planning teams.
Ensure that accountability is aligned to package owners
Assumes overall accountability for Country Logistics spend on both VLC, FLC and SCOH
Develop annually together with Zone team the bottom up budgets for all packages (VLC, people, retpack, capex etc.)
Develop annually the 1YP together with Zone
Annual Champions initiatives and tracking of the same

 
Key Attributes and Competencies:

Customer focused mind set and approach
Demonstrate problem solving skills with an ability to manage complexity and ambiguity
Ability to work under pressure and multitask
Good verbal and communication skills; must communicate across all levels in the organization with personal gravitas and credibility
Good self-management principles
Ability to adapt to and implement change effectively
Strive for continuous improvement
Strong analytic and numerical skills

 
Minimum Requirements:

Logistics/Supply Chain degree or another 3-year degree in related field
Minimum 5 years manufacturing, distribution, and planning management experience within FMCG company
Deep knowledge of supply chain processes both from operational and planning perspective
Proven experience with ability to influence and interface with senior stakeholders across various functions
Proven leadership experience with an ability to convert market opportunities into cost saving initiatives

 
Additional Information:

BAND: V

 
AB InBev is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in-line with AB InBev employment equity plan and talent requirements. We are a company that promotes gender equality.
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Project Lead – National Water Compact Delivery Accelerator Contract: 18 Months Fixed-term contract, Full-time, contingent upon successfully securing project funding, target start date May 2026.
Location: The role can be based in London (United Kingdom), Accra (Ghana), Dar es Salaam / Dodoma (Tanzania), Lusaka (Zambia), or Lilongwe (Malawi), subject to right to work eligibility in the respective countries.
In the UK, we support and enjoy a hybrid working environment. A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face to face, either in the London office, for coordination, collaboration and connectivity across the team, or as a result of external engagement or travel for WaterAid.
Salaries & Benefits: Salaries and benefits will vary by country, depending on the successful candidate’s location and experience. See further details below:
UK: GBP 71,481 per annum with excellent benefits*
Zambia: ZMW 1,373,933 – ZMW 1,919,714 per annum with excellent benefits.
Ghana: GHS 937,208 – GHS 1,310,800 per annum with excellent benefits.
Tanzania: TZS 185,654,036 – TZS 241,350,247 per annum with excellent benefits.

Malawi: MWK 103,443,842 – MWK 152,809,944 per annum with excellent benefits.

We offer competitive, market-aligned starting salaries. While most roles are offered at the advertised starting salary, we may adjust this in exceptional cases depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and potential

Change starts with water. Change starts with you. Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.
About WaterAid We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.

About The Team The role will report into the Programme Design and Management Team Lead, located in the Programme Operations Team, one of three support teams within the International Programmes Department of WaterAid UK.
The Programme Operations Team enables the effective management of the International Programmes Department through ensuring IPD Teams have access to robust high quality management policies, systems, process, tools and capabilities that work to support the delivery of programmes, enable the effective management of risk, and ensure strong financial planning and management.
About The Role The Project Lead will provide overall strategic, technical and delivery leadership for the National Water Compact Delivery Accelerator, a multi‑country initiative supporting governments to translate high‑level political WASH commitments into credible, investable project pipelines.
The role combines senior project leadership with deep expertise in WASH institutional development and financing, ensuring the Accelerator delivers against its staged milestones, meets the expectations of international financing institutions, and positions partner governments to successfully enter formal investment appraisal pathways.
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In this role, you will:

Strategic leadership and delivery oversight
Provide overall leadership for the National Water Compact Delivery Accelerator across all participating countries
Translate the approved delegated authority, staged approach and theory of change into effective, sequenced delivery
WASH institutional development and financing leadership
Lead the Accelerator’s approach to institutional strengthening, governance reform and financing readiness
Ensure robust diagnostics of sector constraints (institutional, financial, regulatory, macro‑fiscal and political economy)
Support and guide the establishment or adaptation of the appropriate multistakeholder platforms
Government and senior stakeholder engagement
Alongside country teams, act as the primary senior interface with ministries responsible for WASH, finance, planning and local government
Support and reinforce high‑level political ownership of National Water Compacts and project pipelines
Project governance, quality assurance and risk
Establish and chair (or participate in) appropriate project governance and decision‑making groups
Maintain oversight of delivery quality, ensuring consistency and credibility across countries
Team leadership and coordination
Lead and manage the core delivery team, including technical specialists and country team embedded roles
Provide direction and mentorship to senior technical staff, including the WASH Institutional Management Specialist and the Public-Private Financing Specialist
Learning, replication and strategic positioning
Oversee synthesis of learning, guidance and tools emerging from the Accelerator
Contribute to organisational positioning on WASH financing, national compacts and mission‑oriented delivery

Requirements To be successful, you’ll need:

Substantial senior‑level experience in WASH institutional reform, sector governance and financing
Demonstrated track record of leading complex, multi‑country projects involving governments and financing institutions
Deep understanding of investment preparation processes, MDB appraisal expectations and blended finance approaches
Proven ability to operate credibly with senior government officials, donors and international finance actors
Strong strategic judgement, political sensitivity and leadership presence

Although not essential, we’d prefer you to have:

Experience leading or supporting national WASH compacts, sector reform programmes or investment accelerators
Familiarity with World Bank, African Development Bank or similar MDB processes
Experience shaping mission‑oriented or systems‑change programmes

View Full Job Description Here. Closing date: Applications will close 12:00 PM UK time on 10th April 2026. Shortlisting and interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis, and the role may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found. We therefore encourage you to apply at an early stage.
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How to Apply: Click Apply to answer the pre-screening questions, upload your CV.
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application? At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.
Pre-employment screening: To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Benefits As a global organisation, WaterAid is committed to creating an environment where you can thrive and be yourself at your very best. Alongside our inspiring mission and meaningful work, we offer a range of benefits tailored to each country’s context and policies. These will be shared during the process
Our Global Commitment: Our people promise We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal Opportunities We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.
Safeguarding We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).
Together, we’ll change the world through water.
Join us and be part of the change!

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