JOB OPPORTUNITY: Partnership Development Director
1001 Fontaines Decription/Background
To give poor people living in remote areas an opportunity to produce safe drinking water locally and sustainably, thereby improving their health and developing an economic activity: that is the purpose of 1001 fontaines.
1001 fontaines is a nonprofit organization, which has been engaged since 2005 in Cambodia, where it has developed an en-to-end project including the installation of small water treatment facilities run by village operators, as well as targeted support to build entrepreneurial capacities, achieve auto-financing and raise communities’ awareness of water issues. Because children are the most vulnerable to water-borne diseases, the project also includes the supply of safe drinking water to primary schools in every target commune, free of charge.
To date, 130 rural communes have been equipped with their own safe water production facility, enabling more than 250 000 people to drinking purified water every day. The technology used involves micro-filtration and UV disinfection and relies on solar energy.
1001 fontaines also operates in Madagascar since 2008 as well as in India since 2013. See more information on www.1001fontaines.com.
Context and Partnership perspectives in Cambodia
1001Fontaines and Teuk Saat 1001 ambition in the long term is to install 250 water treatment plant in the 250 Communes of Cambodia by the end of 2016 which ultimately serve between 0,5 to 1 million villagers – while today 7 million of Cambodian people living in rural areas don’t have any access to drinkable water. Approximately 1,000 full-time jobs will be created out of this program.
Actually, 1001 fontaines’s projects in Cambodia are implemented in partnership with a local organization, « Teuk Saat 1001 », of which the director is also a co-founder of 1001 fontaines. The local team has 45 staffs and is in charge of running the deployment of the initiative in about 15 provinces of Cambodia, with 1001 fontaines’ support.
The projects are conducted in the framework of a cooperative agreement with the Ministry of Rural Development of Cambodia, and are supported by several financial and operational partnerships with international organizations such as UNICEF, Oxfam GB, World Vision, etc.
1001 fontaines’ objective is to achieve a scaling-up phase in the next 4 years, through reaching 250 water stations and a total of more than 500,000 beneficiaries in Cambodia.
In order to lay the ground for this deployment and strengthen the autonomy of operations in Cambodia, 1001 fontaines and Teuk Saat wish to develop local funding resources through:
In the context of the above mentioned development objectives “1001Fontaines &Teuk Saat 1001” is seeking a qualified Cambodian or Foreigner to fill the position of a “ Partnership Development Director ” whose responsibilities will be:
- Based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
- Start in October, 2014.Three months trial period and it is renewable according to qualification.
- Salary and Benefit package: Competitive according to relevant experience and qualification.
- Report to the Executive Director
1001 Fontaines Decription/Background
To give poor people living in remote areas an opportunity to produce safe drinking water locally and sustainably, thereby improving their health and developing an economic activity: that is the purpose of 1001 fontaines.
1001 fontaines is a nonprofit organization, which has been engaged since 2005 in Cambodia, where it has developed an en-to-end project including the installation of small water treatment facilities run by village operators, as well as targeted support to build entrepreneurial capacities, achieve auto-financing and raise communities’ awareness of water issues. Because children are the most vulnerable to water-borne diseases, the project also includes the supply of safe drinking water to primary schools in every target commune, free of charge.
To date, 130 rural communes have been equipped with their own safe water production facility, enabling more than 250 000 people to drinking purified water every day. The technology used involves micro-filtration and UV disinfection and relies on solar energy.
1001 fontaines also operates in Madagascar since 2008 as well as in India since 2013. See more information on www.1001fontaines.com.
Context and Partnership perspectives in Cambodia
1001Fontaines and Teuk Saat 1001 ambition in the long term is to install 250 water treatment plant in the 250 Communes of Cambodia by the end of 2016 which ultimately serve between 0,5 to 1 million villagers – while today 7 million of Cambodian people living in rural areas don’t have any access to drinkable water. Approximately 1,000 full-time jobs will be created out of this program.
Actually, 1001 fontaines’s projects in Cambodia are implemented in partnership with a local organization, « Teuk Saat 1001 », of which the director is also a co-founder of 1001 fontaines. The local team has 45 staffs and is in charge of running the deployment of the initiative in about 15 provinces of Cambodia, with 1001 fontaines’ support.
The projects are conducted in the framework of a cooperative agreement with the Ministry of Rural Development of Cambodia, and are supported by several financial and operational partnerships with international organizations such as UNICEF, Oxfam GB, World Vision, etc.
1001 fontaines’ objective is to achieve a scaling-up phase in the next 4 years, through reaching 250 water stations and a total of more than 500,000 beneficiaries in Cambodia.
In order to lay the ground for this deployment and strengthen the autonomy of operations in Cambodia, 1001 fontaines and Teuk Saat wish to develop local funding resources through:
- Creating new operational and financial partnerships with other NGOs working in the WASH, health and entrepreneurship sectors.
- Developing relations with bilateral and multilateral donors present in Cambodia
- Prospecting private funding sources (French, local and international enterprises)
In the context of the above mentioned development objectives “1001Fontaines &Teuk Saat 1001” is seeking a qualified Cambodian or Foreigner to fill the position of a “ Partnership Development Director ” whose responsibilities will be:
- To initiate new partnership and funding opportunities, maintain and enhance relationships with local authorities and institutional actors (embassies, development banks, international organizations), and represent 1001 fontaines in local meetings and events.
- To work in coordination with the Cambodian and French teams.
- Partners or Donor Relations: Partners and donor communications. Assist with utilization of website and E-Newsletters to communicate with and thank donors. Help develop major donor program.
- Grant Writing: Help manage Foundation, Government, and Corporate Grants. Prepare proposals and perform research.
- Event Management: Coordinate logistics for events or visit, including working with outside vendors, coordinate mailing/emails, create mailing lists, solicit sponsorships, and create event materials.
- Board Support: Provide fundraising support for the Board of Directors as needed.
- Requirements of applicant foreigner or Cambodian
- Master degree in international relations, development studies, social economy or other relevant field(s) qualified work experience First significant experience in a similar position in Cambodia or abroad.
- 5 year experiences in grant writing, event management, donor relations and knowledge of institutional actors of the development sector
- Very good writing, interpersonal and networking skills
- Great work autonomy
- English required, French is an asset
Contact details
Interested candidates should email CV and a cover letter without copy of certificates by e-mail hr.ts1001@gmail.com
Closing date: September 5th, 2014. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interview.
Address: Phnom Penh office:#3B, St.472, SankatToulTompoungII, Khan Chamkar Morn, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Visit: https://www.facebook.com/TeukSaat1001NGO
Web Site: www.1001fontaines.com
Interested candidates should email CV and a cover letter without copy of certificates by e-mail hr.ts1001@gmail.com
Closing date: September 5th, 2014. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interview.
Address: Phnom Penh office:#3B, St.472, SankatToulTompoungII, Khan Chamkar Morn, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Visit: https://www.facebook.com/TeukSaat1001NGO
Web Site: www.1001fontaines.com
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