Director – Water for Life Initiative

Director – Water for Life Initiative – Global Aid Network (GAiN) Canada

This executive search is conducted by Nelson/Kraft & Associates on behalf of Global Aid Network (GAiN) Canada

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Global Aid Network (GAiN) Canada is looking for a strategic and operational leader with a cross-cultural background to join their team as Director – Water for Life Initiative (WFLI).

The WFLI Director gives overall leadership to the Water for Life Initiative, providing vision and direction, overseeing program implementation and developing the required resources for the program in accordance with the values and mission of GAiN. The Director will lead a motivated, engaged and "on-mission" technical, administrative, programs and monitoring/evaluation team. Strong oversight of international operations is given to ensure clarity on the goals and mission of WFLI, resource productivity and good long-term decision-making in each country. The WFLI Director also provides leadership to individuals from the Mission Integration Team to ensure missional and church planting goals are effective within the activities of WFLI.

If you are a proven leader with a passion for humanitarian aid, and you fully align with the mission of GAiN, we would love to hear from you!

REQUIRED SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Effective cross-cultural and multi-generational people management skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of the relationship between tools, processes and people in the context of operations.
• Basic financial acumen and able to connect activities with financial impact.
• Problem solver and critical thinking skills; able to look at a situation from a 360° perspective.
• Quickly able to adapt in a cross-cultural setting and in working with government officials.
• A passion for humanitarian aid; seeking to demonstrate the love of God in word and deed.
• Able to work on a Google Suite platform.
• Able to travel internationally and perform in a variety of cross-cultural settings.
• As this position works with children in an international context, the successful applicant will be required to complete a criminal record check and vulnerable sector search.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & ALIGNMENT

• 5+ years’ experience in a non-profit or ministry leadership role.
• Demonstrated familiarity with the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector.
• Bible school or seminary training, an asset.
• Proven cross-cultural leadership ability.
• Able to annually sign off on Power to Change’s Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct.

Location: Abbotsford, BC (preferred) or remote in Canada

Application Deadline: open until a suitable candidate is found

Start Date: TBD

Salary Range: $75,000 – $105,000

APPLY online at nelsonandkraft.com/jobs with your cover letter and resume. You must be eligible to work in Canada.