Deadline: 31 October 2016
The International Association of Water Supply Companies in the Danube River Catchment Area (IAWD) is seeking applicants for its Danube Water Program for the strengthening the National Water and Wastewater Associations with an aim to develop a five year Business Plan for the Water Utility Associations in a very structured, objective and quantifiable way.
The grants are focused on implementing elements of the Association business plans and for those associations without a business plan helping them prepare one and carry out needed activities.
Objectives
- Develop an Association Business Plan with clearly stated Vision, Mission Objectives and Strategic Goals that can be achieved by following defined Action Plan.
- Develop an Association Business Plan and thus allow achievement of sustainability for all of its desired activities, projects and programs. In such a case, sustainability equates directly with financial independence, enabling them to freely reflect and represent the interests of their members.
Size of Grants
Any grant awarded under this programme must fall under the following maximum amount of the IAWD TS project contribution, which is defined as EUR 20,000.
Duration
The duration of an action may not exceed 18 months.
Location
Actions must take place in the countries of the Danube Water Program: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Kosovo, FYR Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia and Ukraine.
Eligibility Criteria
It is expected that the individual that will develop a Business Plan, shall provide following expertise:
- At least a Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management or a related discipline
- Working experience / knowledge of Water and Wastewater Associations, and in-depth understanding of their organizational structure, functioning and role
- Experience in developing business plans and strategic action plans
- Excellent command, written and spoken, of both English and language of the target country
How to Apply
Applications must be received in a sealed envelope by registered mail or by e-mail at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit Danube Water Program.