Total 4 job vacancies by Water.org

About Water.org

1 in 10 people around the world lack access to safe water and 1 in 4 people don’t have access to a toilet. We are working every day to change this. We are Water.org. We’re here to bring water and sanitation to the world. We want to make it safe, accessible and cost-effective because we believe that water is the way to empower a bright future that we can all share, worldwide. We are an international nonprofit organization based in Kansas City, Missouri that has positively transformed millions of lives around the world through access to safe water and sanitation. Founded by Gary White and Matt Damon, we pioneer market-driven financial solutions to the global water crisis. For more than 25 years, we’ve been providing women hope, children health and families a future.

Job Overview 

 The Product Manager is primarily responsible for driving the growth and evolution of online learning products through ownership of the product roadmap based on a deep understanding of the external learner needs and business strategy. Further, this position partners to support Learning Management System configuration, reporting and analytics, ongoing learner account management, integrations, and system documentation to ensure delivery of the eLearning content.  Through these efforts, Water.org will have dynamic, functional, robust eLearning products that simultaneously meet the needs of our partners and the organization. 

Department Accountabilities 

• Impact Strategy Leadership, and Execution  

• Portfolio + Account Management  

• Business Development  

• Business Metrics and Data Insights  

• Pre-Award and Post Award Administration  

• Project Management  

• Risk Identification  

• Advisory and Consulting Services  

Job-Specific Accountabilities 

Product Management & Optimization 

Guides and manages the lifecycle of eLearning products or feature enhancements, including developing product concepts and designs to facilitate market needs and user requirements in alignment with the business strategy. Utilizes data analytics and tools to gather insights, track key metrics, and recommend informed decisions to improve product performance and drive user adoption continuously.  

Learning Management System Administration 

Manages external-facing LMS including configuration, integrations, instance management, content management and version control, learner registration, learner troubleshooting support, etc.  Maintains relationship with LMS vendor support and customer success, ensuring project and technical requirements are delivered and new features are reviewed for potential adoption.   

Stakeholder Engagement 

Engages with stakeholders, including customers, partners, and internal teams, to gather requirements, solicit feedback, and ensure alignment throughout the product life cycle. Partners with leadership to provide performance reporting and to recommend changes to the product strategy, organization, product roadmap and approach to execution.  May participate in cross-functional workgroups, projects, and committees.  

Complexity + Problem Solving Skills 

• Ability to analyze and synthesize complex data and information and drive efficient decision-making processes and business results. 

• Ability to manage a limited set of products/product line, requiring interpretation of standards and processes to derive appropriate solutions and mitigate risks.  

• Ability to cultivate and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and interact with individuals or groups representing diverse backgrounds, interests, and points of view. 

Key Competencies 

• Customer Focus – Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.   

• Optimizes Work Processes – Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.   

• Communicates Effectively – Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.   

• Values Differences – Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.  

• Nimble Learning – Learns through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.  

• Tech Savvy – Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications.  

• Resourcefulness – Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.  

Management Responsibility  

• ​​Individual contributor with no subordinates.​ 

Travel Requirement 

• Up to 25% of domestic and international travel. 

Required Qualifications & Experience 

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or equivalent related work experience. 

• Five or more years of progressive experience in global product management. 

• Understanding of online learning and learning management products, solutions, and standard methodologies. 

• Proficient (written and verbal) in English.  

Being authorized to work in the country posted is a precondition of employment.

Type and Estimated Length of Employment:

Indefinite

Salary/Benefits

This position offers country-specific benefits and market-based, competitive salary; as well as periodic review for merit and incentive pay based on organizational and personal achievement.

Water.org is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy status, military and veteran status, genetic information, and any other status protected by law.  We provide qualified applicants and employees reasonable accommodation, when necessary, to enable individuals to complete the application process and/or perform the essential functions of the job. We believe social change happens when people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and identities come together with a common purpose. We strive to build and maintain a diverse team that will advance our mission and work and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

About Water.org

1 in 10 people around the world lack access to safe water and 1 in 4 people don’t have access to a toilet. We are working every day to change this. We are Water.org. We’re here to bring water and sanitation to the world. We want to make it safe, accessible and cost-effective because we believe that water is the way to empower a bright future that we can all share, worldwide. We are an international nonprofit organization based in Kansas City, Missouri that has positively transformed millions of lives around the world through access to safe water and sanitation. Founded by Gary White and Matt Damon, we pioneer market-driven financial solutions to the global water crisis. For more than 25 years, we’ve been providing women hope, children health and families a future.

Job Overview

The Executive Director is primarily responsible for oversight of multiple business lines and related functions within the region, ensuring the development and execution of partnerships, products and services that strategically position the expansion and delivery of Water.org’s unique value. This individual partners closely with the Regional Director to build and execute the region’s impact strategy, annual operating plans, and act as a key member of the regional leadership team to support the organization’s short- and long-term objectives.  

 Department Accountabilities

• Impact Strategy, Leadership, and Execution 
• Portfolio + Account Management 
• Business Development 
• Business Metrics and Data Insights 
• Pre-Award and Post Award Administration 
• Project Management 
• Risk Identification 
• Advisory and Consulting Services 

 Job-Specific Accountabilities

Strategic Leadership + Vision 

Partners with the Regional Director to define and execute a comprehensive regional strategy that delivers high-impact partnerships and initiatives aligned with organizational strategy, positioning Water.org as a partner of choice and thought leader. Serves as a member of the regional leadership team, bringing both an organizational mindset and deep functional expertise to prioritize and accomplish short-and long-term objectives.  

 Business Planning & Development

Directs development and execution of partnerships, products, and services that impact multiple business lines within the region.  Works collaboratively to prioritize opportunities and plan philanthropic resources for mission-critical initiatives. Maintains ongoing coordination and collaboration across the Water.org group of entities and WaterEquity within the region to ensure integrated and effective implementation. 

 Operational Effectiveness 

Leverages expertise both at an individual level and within the team to address implementation barriers, technical challenges, and risks.  Ensures effective planning and deployment of resources, ensuring timely and accurate forecasts, analysis and reporting are available to support executive-level decision making and communication.  

 External Engagement 

Supports efforts to promote Water.org’s mission and help drive additional philanthropic resources to the organization.  Acts as a spokesperson for the organization in the region and contributes to an evidence base to enable the full range of impact and foster innovation. As applicable, acts as legal representative for Water.org’s entity in the country of location.

 Talent Management 

Enhances regional collaboration and communication within the business lines. Challenges and maximizes the strength of the team by aligning their efforts to meet growth objectives and deliver results. Fosters productive cross-functional collaboration to ensure cohesive effort and delivery of business outcomes.

Complexity + Problem Solving Skills

• Ability to cultivate and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, to develop a unified and comprehensive approach to strategically position the organization for new business opportunities.

• Ability to manage complex challenges and projects, requiring adaptive thinking and solutions to unique circumstances and strategic and organization-level requirements. 
• Superior communication and presentation skills (written and verbal) including highly developed skills to motivate, influence, and persuade to reach diverse audiences.  
• Ability to “zoom in” and “zoom out”; rollup sleeves to understand underlying details and still maintain a view of the big picture and guide executive-level decisions and communications. 

 Key Competencies

• Values Differences – Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. 
• Strategic Mindset – Sees ahead to future possibilities and translates them into breakthrough strategies. 
• Ensures Accountability – Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Builds Effective Teams – Builds strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. 
• Instills Trust – Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.  

Management Responsibility

• ​​Supervises work of others. Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates.​ 

o    Supervised positions may include one or more of the following:  Director, [Partnerships], Associate Director, [Partnerships], Portfolio Lead

Travel Requirement

Up to 25% of domestic and international travel

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, entrepreneurship, and/or related field. 
• Fifteen or more years of progressive responsibility managing emerging market initiatives with P&L accountability (or equivalent), including specific leadership roles in one or more of the following: business development, product/service design, and/or market strategy. 
• Six or more years of supervisory experience. 
• Deep and broad knowledge in one or more of the following: retail or wholesale finance, impact investing and/or capital development.  
• Proficient (written and verbal) in English. 

Being authorized to work in the country posted is a precondition of employment.

Type and Estimated Length of Employment:

Indefinite

Salary and Benefits

This position offers country-specific benefits and market-based, competitive salary as well as periodic review for merit and incentive pay based on organizational and personal achievement.

Water.org is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy status, military and veteran status, genetic information, and any other status protected by law. We provide qualified applicants and employees reasonable accommodation, when necessary, to enable individuals to complete the application process and/or perform the essential functions of the job. We believe social change happens when people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and identities come together with a common purpose. We strive to build and maintain a diverse team that will advance our mission and work and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

About Water.org

1 in 4 people around the world lack access to safe water and 2 in 5 people don’t have access to a safe toilet. We are working every day to change this. We are Water.org. We’re here to bring water and sanitation to the world. We want to make it safe, accessible, and cost-effective because we believe that water is the way to empower a bright future that we can all share in, worldwide. We are an international nonprofit organization based in Kansas City, Missouri that has positively transformed millions of lives around the world through access to safe water and sanitation. Founded by Gary White and Matt Damon, we pioneer market-driven financial solutions to the global water crisis. For more than 30 years, we’ve been providing women hope, children health and families a bright future.

Summary

The Regional Lead, Financial Institution Services works within a unique partnership between Water.org and WaterEquity, the first-ever asset management company dedicated to mobilizing private sector investments to accelerate universal access to water and sanitation in emerging markets. One of WaterEquity’s primary investment strategies is investing in Financial Institutions to expand water and sanitation lending to underserved households and businesses.  

Water.org and WaterEquity have established an asset origination alliance (AOA) to align the market building activities of Water.org and the investment activities of WaterEquity.  

This position is primarily responsible for:

• Delivering consulting services to support emerging markets Financial Institutions with water and sanitation lending;  
• Strengthening and expanding WaterEquity’s investment opportunities with microfinance institutions, banks, and other non-banking financial institutions; and,  
• Supporting Water.org’s long-term capacity to develop investment opportunities in the region. 

The consulting services will be closely coordinated with WaterEquity’s investment strategy and will collaborate with other Water.org positions that are responsible for delivering consulting services in the region.  

Working alongside the WaterEquity Regional Director, the Regional Lead, Financial Institution Services will lead all aspects of consulting services including marketing, identification of candidate Financial Institutions, design and delivery of services, hiring consultants to deliver consulting services and coordination between WaterEquity and Water.org.  

The services will focus on building Financial Institution capacity in two primary areas:  

• Retail lending to households for water and sanitation via housing, home improvement, or dedicated water and sanitation loan products; and  
• Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) lending to utilities and corporates delivering water and sanitation products or services. 

Job-Specific Accountabilities 

Strategic Development & Leadership

Works collaboratively to support the Financial Institution services strategy and designs the business model for delivering cost-effective, customized, client-driven services.  Identifies opportunities for expansion of markets and services, particularly by assessing markets best suited for Water.org and WaterEquity. Expands available resources for delivering services by building and training a pool of contractors in priority markets.  

Financial Institution Service Delivery

Leads business development and presents Financial Institution candidate opportunities to the investment management team. Designs and delivers service relationships with Financial Institutions, including oversight of local technical advisory consultants to ensure deliverables meet project and organizational requirements.

Portfolio Management

Regularly monitors and reports Financial Institution services teams’ portfolio results and impact milestones.  Leads workouts for problem clients.  

Knowledge Management & Representation

Ensures regional coordination with Water.org and WaterEquity, with particular emphasis on collaboration with Water.org regional teams. Represents the Water.org and WaterEquity partnership at relevant sector events and investor discussions.  Coordinates with key stakeholders to capture lessons learned on service delivery and cross-company coordination to support evolution of business models. 

Complexity + Problem Solving Skills 

• Ability to cultivate and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, to develop a unified and comprehensive approach to strategically position the organization for new business opportunities.
• Ability to manage complex projects and relationships, requiring adaptive thinking and solutions to unique circumstances and strategic and project-level requirements.  
• Superior communication and presentation skills (written and verbal), including highly developed skills to motivate, influence, and persuade.  

Key Competencies 

• Customer Focus – Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.  
• Optimizes Work Processes – Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.  
• Communicates Effectively – Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.  
• Values Differences – Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. 
• Nimble Learning – Learns through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder. 
• Tech Savvy – Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications.
• Resourcefulness – Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.

 Supervisory Responsibility  

• Individual contributor with no subordinates.

Travel Requirement  

• Up to 25% of domestic and international travel.   

Required Qualifications & Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree; industry experience and certification equivalency considered. 
• Ten or more years of progressive responsibility within international development, finance/banking, and/or professional services.  Five or more years working with financial institutions, including experience working in emerging markets.
• Proven track record leading with one or more of the following: loan product development and risk management, investment in financial institutions, and/or technical assistance services. 
• Proficient (written and verbal) in English.  

Location

This position's desired location is within the Philippines, Indonesia, or Cambodia.

Being authorized to work in the country posted is a precondition of employment.

Salary and Benefits

This position offers country-specific benefits and market-based, competitive salary as well as periodic review for merit and incentive pay based on organizational and personal achievement.

Water.org is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy status, military and veteran status, genetic information, and any other status protected by law. We provide qualified applicants and employees reasonable accommodation, when necessary, to enable individuals to complete the application process and/or perform the essential functions of the job. We believe social change happens when people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and identities come together with a common purpose. We strive to build and maintain a diverse team that will advance our mission and work and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Job Overview

The Human Resources Business Partner is primarily responsible for ensuring that employees have a stimulating, rewarding and innovative place to work. Executes all HR strategy, operations and programs for the region, leveraging proven HR competencies, as well as knowledge of the local culture and employment laws of the region.

Department Accountabilities

·       Benefits Administration

·       Compensation Program Administration

·       Compliance & Safety

·       Global HR Operations

·       HR Systems and Data Analysis & Management

·       Employee Experience & Culture

·       Recruitment

·       Talent Management

·       Strategy and Stakeholder Engagement

Job-Specific Accountabilities

Recruiting & Success Planning

Administers career & succession planning processes and workflows.   Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions.

Benefits Management

Manages day-to-day statutory and supplemental benefit plans programs including medical, life, and any other benefit plans.

Health, Safety & Compliance

Ensures local offices are equipped to meet national, state and/or local employment laws and regulations, as well as the organization’s global standards, policies, and procedures.   Administers programs and processes related to Duty of Care and workplace safety.  

Employee Relations

Investigates and proposes solutions for complex employee relations cases in liaison with line managers. Coordinates the organization's response to legal cases brought by individuals.

Performance Management

Supports the design and delivery of Performance Management and Talent Development policies and processes. Provides relevant operational and organizational analyses as well as analysis of external practices.

Learning & Development

Identifies training needs, and, in conjunction with the Learning & Development lead, may develop, design, and implement training programs.  Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments.

This description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by an incumbent in this job. Some responsibilities, activities, and people who are expected to regularly interact with the incumbent in this job may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Complexity + Problem Solving Skills

·       Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving work environment while managing independent workload and multiple priorities.

·       Strong ability to build relationships cross-functionally and partner with leaders to deliver solutions that meet business needs.

·       Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Key Competencies

·       Customer Focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

·       Communicates Effectively – Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

·       Optimize Work Processes – Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

·       Values Differences – Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

·       Nimble Learning – Learns through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.

Management Responsibility

·       Individual contributor with no subordinates.

Travel Requirement

·       Up to 10% of domestic and international travel.

Required Qualifications & Experience

·       Bachelor’s degree in business management, Human Resources or related field and/or related industry experience.

·       6+ years of progressive experience as an HR generalist or specialist.

·       Deep foundational knowledge of HR competencies and financial and operational principles.  

·       Proficient (written and verbal) in English