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A fast growing NGO is looking for a Regional Director for Southern Africa who would be based in Harare but with some time spent in Pump Aid's London office and some time overseeing expansion in Malawi. The applicant should have the enthusiasm and ability to help Pump Aid become a major organization in the field of international development. Deadline for applications is 7 April.

Pump Aid: Regional Director

Deadline: 7th April

A fast growing NGO is looking for a Regional Director for Southern Africa who would be based in Harare but with some time spent in Pump Aid's London office and some time overseeing expansion in Malawi. The applicant should have the enthusiasm and ability to help Pump Aid become a major organization in the field of international development.
The work will primarily be Harare based, reporting to the
International Director, but with trips to other countries e.g. UK and Malawi.

The successful candidate will need to be extremely flexible, with the ability to work independently focusing on the following areas:
- Reporting to and liaising with donors and partners
- Representing Pump Aid in the absence of the ID
- Overseeing the start of Pump Aid's operations in Malawi
- Oversight of all Pump Aid's field operations
- Developing publicity materials and other documentation
- Research into literature and the work of related organizations
- Supervision of and assigning tasks for other staff
- Developing funding proposals with oversight from the ID
- Identifying and developing new opportunities for Pump Aid

Qualifications and Experience: Masters or another Post-grad
qualification and at least three years' experience working in the aid/development sector in Zimbabwe is desirable. Experience applying for, securing, handling and reporting on large grants in the aid/development sector is essential.

Deadline and Application procedure:
1. Submit CV with photo plus covering letter to: [email][email protected]
2. Deadline: 7 April (short listed applicants may receive further questions)
3. Notification via email is only for short listed candidates - if
you are not contacted you are not on the shortlist. Promising
candidates may however have their CVs filed for consideration for
future positions
4. Work to commence as soon as possible

Starting Salary: Pump Aid pays competitive NGO forex-based rates. The
starting salary will depend on qualifications and experience.

"Pump Aid tackles poverty by working with local communities to
establish sustainable supplies of clean water for improved health and
increased agricultural production" www.pumpaid.org