Job Title: WASH Business Development CoordinatorLocation: BlantyreContract Period: Two years (subject to renewal) Summary: Water For People is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) that works with people and partners to develop innovative and long-lasting solutions to the water, sanitation, and hygiene problems globally. The organization strives to continually improve, experiment with promising new ideas, and leverage resources to multiply its impact. To learn more, visit www.waterforpeople.org. Water For People in collaboration with focus District Councils has over the years developed and tested sustainable business models to expand water and sanitation service coverage in the Districts and beyond. The country program aims to achieve sustainable water and excreta management through catalyzing water and sanitation businesses and supporting the development of approaches that can be taken to scale without the need for external grant funding. Knowledge, Skills, Ability Demonstrated success in managing a team of innovators. An understanding of how business works, what determines success or failure (both within businesses themselves and within the operating environment) and how entrepreneurs make decisions. Must be flexible, have a nose for innovative entrepreneurial approaches, able to work under tight deadlines and have excellent follow through skills. Be a self-starter and work with limited supervision. Comfort and confidence in communicating with entrepreneurs, and talent in communicating with diverse and international constituents. Understanding of what is required when using international grant funds, in terms of effectiveness and accountability. Excellent verbal/written communications and presentation skills. Good analytical skills and the ability to extrapolate lessons to other situations. Qualification and experience A minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field. Over 3 years of experience in business development and those who have worked in water and sanitation projects will have an added advantage. Knowledge, Skills, Ability Good analytical skills of business performance of both formal and informal sector Demonstrated success in project implementation. Must be flexible, able to work under tight deadlines and have excellent follow-through skills. Be a self-starter and work with limited supervision. Excellent verbal/written communications and presentation skills and good analytical skills Experience and Knowledge of Development work related issues in Malawi. Competent in use of MS Word, Excel, and a statistical analysis program (preference for SPSS or Access)