Program Manager WASH

ABOUT THE COMPANY

IsraAID, founded in 2001, is a non-profit, non-governmental organization committed to providing life-saving disaster relief and long term support. For over a decade, our teams of professional medics, search & rescue squads, post-trauma experts and community mobilizers, have been first on the front lines of nearly every major humanitarian response in the 21st century. Our mission is to efficiently support and meet the changing needs of populations as they strive to move from crisis to reconstruction/rehabilitation, and eventually, to sustainable living.

JOB SUMMARY

RequirementsAt least a Bachelor Degree in relevant field (e.g. Civil/Environmental/Soil and Water Engineering, Water Resources Management, Public Health or related field. etc.). A Masters degree is an added advantage.Over 5 years of progressive responsible experience in program management, leadership and design with at least two years at senior management level in conflict or post-conflict settings;Experience in stakeholder management, partnership building and networking with government, INGOs and CBOs;Experience in successful proposal developmentExperience in program management, program design, budgeting and budget management including writing Log Frames and budgetsSound experience in people management, negotiation and planning.Experience in financial management and interpretation of financial reports.Good understanding and management of logistics and procurement management functions and contracts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Management & Technical Oversight.Reporting to the Area Program Coordinator, proactively oversee all WASH projects in country through all components of the project management cycle providing ongoing managerial support to coordinatorsLead the design, planning and implementation of WASH projects to ensure interventions are high-quality, contextually relevant and deliver measurable impact.Provide specialized technical guidance in water supply systems, sanitation infrastructure, hygiene promotion, and sustainable WASH solutions.Develop technical designs, Bill of Quantities and quality assurance frameworks to ensure all WASH infrastructure meets professional standards and donor requirements.Ensure that all WASH programs, projects and activities have clear and realistic objectives, identifiable direct/indirect beneficiaries, have a concrete, realistic and impact-oriented implementation plansIn collaboration with the MEAL Officer, ensure effective monitoring and evaluation processes and procedures are followed for each WASH program for the effective and ethical implementation of programs including the development of strategies and the collection ofEffectively monitor budget implementation against programmatic targets, with support from Area Program Coordinator and/or relevant team membersIn collaboration with all relevant staff, oversee timely reporting for all WASH programs according to internal IsraAID and donor requirements, ensuring strict compliance with donor contract requirements and reporting deadlines, and that the verification of submission shared with the CountryLead in organizing project meetings, covering all aspects of project planning and implementationEnsure that all WASH programs, projects and activities are designed and implemented according to IsraAID’s and international programmatic protocols, guidelines and standards, and that program planning and implementation are conducted in accordance with core ethics ofStaff management and Professional Technical Support to StaffManage and support WASH programs team, directly supervise programme officers and ensure reporting lines are observedManage staffing for WASH programs: design staffing plans for each WASH program in coordination with the Country DirectorWork closely with relevant HQ sector leads and any specialised technical staff in Kenya to provide technical guidance and ensure adherence to WASH global best practices.Determine training needs for program staff and facilitate the participation of these staffs in necessary trainings in order to build capacityEnsure learning from the WASH programme contributes to knowledge building and sharing within the country office and IsraAIDStrategy and PlanningEnsure effective implementation of the yearly strategic planning for all WASH programs (using existing protocols and guidelines, and updating them when necessary)Support IsraAID’s national and local partners in the design and implementation of quality realistic WASH programmatic intervention, taking into account the needs on the ground, IsraAID’s mandate and capacity of the partner, as well as donors’ requirementsIdentify and collect of best practices to contribute to program experience and designAdministrative and financial management:Work closely with the Country Director and Project Manager(s)/Area Program Coordinator to secure strategic funding opportunities and develop proposals based on identified gaps and needsIn coordination with the DEVCOM Department, produce quality reports to ensure accurate, coherent and timely reportingIn collaboration with the Area Program Coordinator, ensure all budgeting, administrative and procurement requirements, related to the programs are met in a timely and effective fashionCoordinate procurement and logistics of resources and equipment for WASH programmatic activitiesHuman Resources and Staff DevelopmentProvide technical support on the recruitment and management of WASH staff, including developing Terms of Reference (ToRs), staffing plan, participating in recruitment processes, and performance evaluations whereSupport the professional development of WASHFacilitate capacity building for team members and partners to develop WASH expertise including coaching, capacity building, mentoring, and supervisionCoordination with external partnersFoster a spirit of collaboration and empowerment with IsraAid localEnsure that all program decisions are taken in coordination with partners, donors, relevant government structures and communityEnsure non-duplication of programs with other partners operating in same locations and in similar sectors of activityRepresent IsraAID at all WASH coordination meetings, technical working groups, other relevant meetings with authorities, donors and other stakeholdersIdentify advocacy, funding, and research opportunities forStrengthening relationships with government departments, INGOs, CBOs, private sectors actors and communities .

REQUIRED SKILLS

Strategizing, Programme management, Project implementation, Project management

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree