Community Development Coordinator

Location:

Sub-Saharan Africa / online + availability to travel

Do you have:

• A passion for community development in underserved areas
• Experience in clean water initiatives, project management, or community development
• The ability and desire to work in a multicultural, cross-cultural environment Sensitivity to the challenges faced by local communities and a commitment to empowering local partners
• A willingness to coach and work collaboratively with local teams
• A tolerance for uncertainty and adaptability in dynamic environments
• Imagination to identify and leverage opportunities to create lasting impact
• The ability to coordinate projects remotely and on the ground, including travel to field locations
• A commitment to long-term development efforts
• A willingness to learn from and respect the local culture
• The readiness and capability to go to the missions field within 1 year, including time to raise your missionary support and/or be self-funded.

We are looking for a Community Development Project Coordinator who will join a local team to manage clean water and community development projects across Sub-Saharan Africa. You will work closely with local partners, ensuring alignment on project goals and sustainable outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with local partners to identify needs and develop appropriate, sustainable solutions, particularly related to water access and management.
• Coaching and training local teams in the operation and maintenance of water systems and other community development initiatives.
• Ensuring donor intent is met and managing communication with international partners and stakeholders.
• Collecting and reporting both hard and soft data from projects to inform future strategies and fundraising efforts.
• Managing project budgets, timelines, and coordination with local and international stakeholders.
• Conducting field visits to oversee project implementation and to ensure the quality and sustainability of interventions.

You will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between international partners and local communities, ensuring that projects are impactful, contextually appropriate, and sustainable. This position requires someone with strong project management skills, a deep commitment to community empowerment, and a heart for seeing transformation in underserved areas.