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Employee Contract Type:
Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)Job Description:
Purpose of the position:
The position will ensure the sustainable and equitable management of water resources by coordinating development and management of water, land, and related resources for all stakeholders. This role involves balancing competing needs such as for agriculture, industry, and human consumption while protecting the environment for present and future generation.
Major Responsibilities:
1. Technical Expertise, Leadership and Support: 40%
• Design and implement water resource management strategies aligned with World Vision International Lesotho mission and donor requirements.
• Conduct water source assessments, hydrological studies, and feasibility
analyses.
• Support the development of water infrastructure (e.g., boreholes, rainwater
harvesting systems, gravity-fed schemes).
• Facilitate community-based water committees and promote participatory water governance.
• Organize training sessions for local stakeholders on water conservation, watershed management, and climate adaptation.
• Promote gender-sensitive approaches in water resource planning
2. Capacity Building and Development and Reporting 30%
• Develop and maintain water resource monitoring systems (e.g., water quality,
quantity, seasonal availability).
• Prepare technical reports, case studies, and donor updates.
• Contribute to learning and knowledge-sharing within the organization.
3. Grant acquisition and management 15%
• Support proposal development and fundraising efforts related to water resource management.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and scaling successful models.
4. Advocacy, Engagement and Networking 15%
• Collaborate with government agencies, local authorities, and other NGOs on water related initiatives.
• Advocate for sustainable water policies and practices at local and national
levels.
• Represent World Vision International Lesotho in sectoral forums and working
groups.
Qualification and experience required:
Master’s degree in water resources management, Environmental Science, Hydrogeology or related field with 5 years’ post -qualification experience in
water resource management, preferably in an NGO or humanitarian context.
OR
• Bachelor’s degree in water resources management, Environmental Science, Hydrogeology or related field with 8 years’ post -qualification experience in
water resource management, preferably in an NGO or humanitarian context.
Technical Skills & Abilities:
o Fluency in English.
o Strong project management
o Knowledge of and adherence to the Government policy on INGOs and NGOs
o Ability to exhibit exemplary lifestyle as interpreted in specific local cultural context.
o Knowledge about WASH related approaches and policies
o Working in a cross-cultural environment
o Very good oral and written communication skills in English and ability to write quality report
Other Core Competencies:
• Be Safe and Resilient
• Learn and Develop
• Deliver Results
• Be Accountable
• Improve and Innovate
Working Environment / Conditions:
• Domestic Travel: 95% travel to Area Program and project areas is required.
• On call: 5% In emergency situations, the position will be required to be on-call.
REMUNERATION: Competitive with market standards
Application Requirements:
Please upload your CV and covering letter with copies of educational certificates, transcripts and national ID. You are requested to provide, on your CV, full details of three referees (two professional and one spiritual) plus one HR Practitioner. The required details are full referees’ names, designation, email address and contact numbers.
Closing Date: 16th November 2025
As a child-focused organization, World Vision Lesotho is committed to the protection and well-being of children. We follow strict child safeguarding policies and conduct thorough background checks, including criminal record checks, to ensure a safe environment for children.
World Vision Lesotho is an equal opportunity employer and upholds Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) principles. WORLD VISION DOES NOT REQUIRE ANY FORM OF PAYMENT FOR A JOB OFFER OR OTHER RELATED CONSIDERATIONS
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only