VOLUNTEER/INTERNSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT

Living Water International (LWI), headquartered in Houston, Texas – USA, is a global Christian non-governmental organization that exists to demonstrate the love of God by helping communities acquire desperately needed clean water and to experience “Living Water,” the gospel of Jesus Christ which alone satisfies the deepest thirst. LWI programs are clustered into three key sectors mainly, water access, hygiene & sanitation promotion, and Church & Community engagement. Since its inception in 1990, Living Water has seen incredible growth in its 32-years history. The organization has maintained active operations in 21 countries across Africa, India, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

Living Water is involved in designing and constructing simple and larger, piped water systems utilizing groundwater development (boreholes), gravity flow systems, solar power, surface water abstraction, rainwater harvesting, and a variety of other technologies. Living Water has completed over 21,000 community water projects including various water access technologies, Sanitation and Hygiene training, and community mobilization through existing local institutions.

The following volunteering position has become available at Living Water International for Liberian nationals only.

POSITION: Church and Community Mobilization Facilitator, DUTY STATION: Nimba County

DURATION: 6 months

The preferred candidate will be required to:

• Work with LW partners and local churches to implement project experiences in line with Integral Mission.
• Implement the Flourish Approach in WASH Community Development.
• Envision and equip local churches for integral mission.
• Ensure proper capacity building of TOTs and local pastors in Oral Bible Storying techniques.
• Capacitate Churches in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning processes.
• Coordinate and supervise the activities of TOTs on CCM and H&S Trainings.
• Support Church and Community Coordination.
• Ensure that all LWI quality standards are followed for all CCM Activities.
• Ensure compliance with LWI requirements for program management i.e. LWIS, quarterly reports, monthly reports, project specific reports, donor reports, and MSC stories.
• Ensure that the gospel is clearly presented in each community where LWI activities are performed.
• Participate in program development activities e.g. Assessments, baseline designs, and evaluation.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

The preferred candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• Diploma in community development / social studies / theological training or a related field.
• Knowledge in working with churches and communities to develop strategic missions.
• Knowledge in community mobilization methods that support Church and Community Mobilization.
• Microsoft, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills.
• English language skills and public speaking

This position requires successful candidates to contribute towards promoting and adhering to the Living Water International purpose, basis of faith, core values and operating principles.

Application Process:

Suitably qualified candidates are requested to submit a cover letter (one page only) explaining their suitability and a CV (no more than 5 pages) with details of qualifications – 3 traceable references – professional, spiritual, and general. All offers are made contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks. Living Water International Liberia is an equal opportunity employer.

Applications are to be submitted to: The Country Director, Living Water International Liberia, Tower Hill, Monrovia Liberia via the following email address: lwiliberiarecruitment@water.cc, or a copy of your application can be delivered at the LWI office on Tower Hill, RIA highway, or at the Nimba field office located after the immigration checkpoint, Ganta City.

Please do not attach scanned certificates, females are strongly encouraged to apply

Closing date for applications is Friday, February 9, 2024

Should you be shortlisted you will be contacted within a week of the closing date.

We encourage you to visit our website: www.water.cc for more information about our work.