WASH Project Associate Water Enterprise Development
WASH Project Associate Water Enterprise Development
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Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
WaterStarters is a WASH program implemented by Amref Health Africa with funding MegaGroup DANIDA and Amref Flying Doctors Netherlands. The program is testing an innovative financing and management model for rural water schemes which combines grants community contributions and recoverable finance. The project seeks to demonstrate that use of smarttech solutions coupled with professional management can guarantee revenue flows for rural water schemes thereby ensuring sustainability and CapEx recovery. For more information of WaterStarters visit
The Project Associate will develop and implement strategies that transform rural water projects (franchisees) into commercially viable and sustainable enterprises ensuring longterm access to clean water for rural communities with a specific focus on franchisee management loan repayment and financial transparency.
KEY RESPONSIBLITIES
1. Water Enterprise Development and Management
- Support in identification and engagement of potential franchisees as per the WaterStarters selection criteria
- Provide ongoing training and support to franchisees on business development and management operational best practices and customer service.
- Monitor franchisee performance and provide feedback for improvement.
- Conduct thorough financial assessments of existing water projects identifying revenue streams operational costs and potential for profitability within a franchise framework.
- Develop comprehensive business plans for franchisees including financial projections pricing strategies and investment proposals.
- Assess and improve operational efficiency across the franchise network focusing on cost reduction water loss management and infrastructure maintenance.
- Develop and support implementation of appropriate water tariff systems that balance affordability and cost recovery within the franchise model.
- Support establishment of robust management and accounting systems for franchise operations.
- Conduct market research to understand customer needs and willingness to pay for water services within the franchise context.
- Support development of a sustainability framework for WaterStarters Special Purpose Vehicle.
2. Loan Repayment Monitoring
- Implement systems for tracking and monitoring loan repayments from franchisees ensuring timely collection.
- Ensure adherence to loan repayment schedules as stipulated in franchise agreements
- Develop and Implement strategies for managing and mitigating loan repayment risks.
3. Record Keeping and Books of Accounts
- Train franchisees on proper recordkeeping and financial reporting.
- Support franchisees to establish and maintain accurate and uptodate financial records including books of accounts ledgers and financial statements.
- Support franchisees to implement sound accounting practices and ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations.
4. Stakeholder Engagement and Capacity Building
- Engage with franchisees community members and local authorities to ensure their participation in project planning and implementation.
- Work with local authorities to ensure the longterm sustainability of the projects.
5. Monitoring and Evaluation
- Support in development of monthly quarterly and annual reports per organization and donor requirements
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in business administration economics finance accounting or a related field.
- At least 2 years of experience in WASH related business development and project implementation preferably in an NGO setting.
- Strong financial analysis and modeling skills.
- Strong bookkeeping and accounting skills.
- Experience with loan tracking software or methods.
- Strong understanding of rural Water development issues and challenges.
- Knowledge of water sector regulations and standards is a plus.
- Having a good understanding of sociocultural context of the county will be an added advantage.
Competences
- Able to deliver quality work within tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Hard working and results oriented.
- Excellent communication interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Work Environment
Normal office environment at the workstation. Will be expected to travel extensively and may be required to stay longer at the project sites.
Hours of Work
Job holder may be required to work outside normal working hours due to the nature of the work in general.
Additional Information :
Your application should include a cover letter detailing why you are the best fit for this position and your CV with relevant skills and experience. Closing date will be Thursday 1st May 2025.
Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment. Although Amref may use different job boards from time to time to further spread its reach for applicants all open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly also note that official emails from Amref Health Africa will arrive from an @ address.
Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref Health Africa is is dedicated to diversity and is an equalopportunity employer with a nonsmoking environment policy.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
