Program Manager WASH at IsraAID

DUTIES AND 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 coordinators
• Lead 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 plans
• In 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 of
• Effectively monitor budget implementation against programmatic targets, with support from Area Program Coordinator and/or relevant team members
• In 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 Country
• Lead in organizing project meetings, covering all aspects of project planning and implementation
• Ensure 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 of

Staff management and Professional Technical Support to Staff

• Manage and support WASH programs team, directly supervise programme officers and ensure reporting lines are observed
• Manage staffing for WASH programs: design staffing plans for each WASH program in coordination with the Country Director
• Work 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 capacity
• Ensure learning from the WASH programme contributes to knowledge building and sharing within the country office and IsraAID

Strategy and Planning

• Ensure 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’ requirements
• Identify and collect of best practices to contribute to program experience and design

Administrative 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 needs
• In coordination with the DEVCOM Department, produce quality reports to ensure accurate, coherent and timely reporting
• In collaboration with the Area Program Coordinator, ensure all budgeting, administrative and procurement requirements, related to the programs are met in a timely and effective fashion
• Coordinate procurement and logistics of resources and equipment for WASH programmatic activities

 Human Resources and Staff Development

• Provide 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 where
• Support the professional development of WASH
• Facilitate capacity building for team members and partners to develop WASH expertise including coaching, capacity building, mentoring, and supervision

Coordination with external partners

• Foster a spirit of collaboration and empowerment with IsraAid local
• Ensure that all program decisions are taken in coordination with partners, donors, relevant government structures and community
• Ensure non-duplication of programs with other partners operating in same locations and in similar sectors of activity
• Represent IsraAID at all WASH coordination meetings, technical working groups, other relevant meetings with authorities, donors and other stakeholders
• Identify advocacy, funding, and research opportunities for
• Strengthening relationships with government departments, INGOs, CBOs, private sectors actors and communities .

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: 

• At 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 development
• Experience in program management, program design, budgeting and budget management including writing Log Frames and budgets
• Sound 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.