Urban Sanitation, Assistant Project Manager (Citywise) at Fresh Life

Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya (Candidate MUST be willing to relocate to Kenya, if not already based there.)

Job Overview: As an Assistant Manager at Citywise, you will be a core member of our dynamic team, responsible for managing end-to-end implementation and delivery of Citywise engagements. This role requires a versatile individual with exceptional project management, client engagement, and business development skills. Join us in driving change in the global sanitation space and be part of a values-based organization that strives for excellence.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Project Management and Delivery (70%):

• Manage end-to-end implementation and delivery of Citywise engagements.
• Oversee all active and potential projects simultaneously to ensure on-time fulfillment of commitments.
• Manage direct reports and/or external consultants to complete deliverables.
• Hold ultimate responsibility for the exceptional quality of all deliverables.
• Collaborate with Operations Associate for timely invoicing and payment.
• Design and lead training sessions, plan workshops, and develop business models.

2. Business Development (20%):

• Build a pipeline of projects by monitoring formal opportunities.
• Hold ultimate responsibility for business development tracking in Airtable.
• Contribute to proposal development, prepare written pitches, budgets, and application materials.
• Pitch project ideas, develop presentations, and represent Citywise in external meetings and conferences.

3. Strategy and Operations (10%):

• Contribute to continuous refinement of Citywise’s approach to identifying, winning, and executing projects.
• Share insights from project work to inform the growth strategy of the Citywise portfolio.
• Establish and maintain an understanding of Fresh Life’s mission to identify opportunities for new Citywise initiatives.

Desired Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 2-5 years of experience in a fast-paced environment with relevant responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to establish rapport with clients and collaborators.
• Experience in collecting, analyzing quantitative and qualitative data.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite.

Preferred:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in French.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in the WASH sector or familiarity with urban development challenges.
• Familiarity with human-centered design principles.
• Experience using Airtable for project management.
• Knowledge of international donor requirements (e.g., USAID, FCDO, World Bank, WHO).

Desired Character Attributes:

• Enthusiasm for excellence.
• Adaptability and resourcefulness.
• Ability to prioritize and maintain a birds-eye view of multiple activities.
• Team spirit and willingness to contribute to a high-performing team.

Physical Requirements: Willingness and ability to travel as required.

Compensation and Benefits: Fresh Life/Sanergy Collaborative offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package commensurate with experience.

Additional Perks:

• Join a team of high-performing, passionate individuals expanding Citywide Inclusive Sanitation globally.
• Participate in a collaborative, supportive team culture with daily team lunch and org-wide events.
• Drive change in a sector in need of transformation, bringing innovative approaches to global sanitation challenges.
• Be part of a values-based organization that thinks differently and pushes the limits of the sector.