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The primary function of the WASH Programmes Manager (WPM) is to support the Country Director in supervising the implementation of programs and provide technical oversight to all WASH projects. As part of the senior leadership team, the WPM also plays an active role in planning, designing, implementation, development and administration of IsraAID Kenya programs and strategy under the leadership of the Country Director.

The WASH Programmes Manager will oversee the strategic development and positioning of the organisation in Kenya in the field of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene while overseeing the IsraAID WASH programs in Kenya combining management and oversight with department development. In line with IsraAID’s global strategy the WPM will guide the development and implementation of sectoral programs. In this capacity, they will lead the designing of concrete implementation plans for each project, provide budget oversight and ensure donor reports are of excellent quality and prepared in a timely manner. They will identify needs for specialised expertise and work under the supervision of the Country Director to fill those gaps. They will utilize and adapt existing program management and MEAL tools under supervision of Field Coordinator and the Country Director and with technical guidance from the Global WASH Coordinator (from HQ).

RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Management

• Reporting to the Field Coordinator, proactively oversee all WASH projects in country through all components of the project management cycle providing ongoing managerial support to coordinators 
• 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 data.
• Effectively monitor budget implementation against programmatic targets, with support from Field 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 Director. 
• 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 intervention.

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 program in coordination with the Country Director 
• In collaboration with relevant HQ sector leads and any specialised technical staff in Kenya 
• 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 global.

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) 
• Accompany IsraAID’s national 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

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The main purpose of the WASH Programme Officer is to

• Ensure the quality of the planning, design, implementation, follow up and assessments of all technical, operational and administration aspects of WASH activities being implemented by IsraAID
• Ensure adequate communication and organisation with the community, local partners, international partners, staff and donors.to support adequate implementation and coordination of IsraAID’s WASH activities.  Coordinate the implementation of WASH projects to ensure the workplan, reports and relevant trackers are timely updated and to provide high-quality feedback and information on all project deliverables.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Implementation and Operations

• Ensure the successful delivery of high-quality WASH activities to the community.
• Provide coaching and support to community outreach workers, to ensure that WASH and Health activities are implemented in accordance with SOPs and international and IsraAID standards.
• Organise regular meetings with water management committees (WMC) and with community partners (such as CBOs and community leaders) and follow up on action plans or campaigns developed in collaborations with them. • Maintain up-to-date mapping of the service providers operating in the area and when necessary, coordinate referrals and collaborations. • Identify capacity building needs amongst community outreach workers and provide support to WASH Programme Manager in capacity building planning.
• Support in planning, organizing and conducting WASH assessment and monitoring activities and community consultations.
• Plan, organise, and facilitate community training workshops (WASH committee training, hygiene campaigning, etc.) Plan and conduct community surveys and assessments (e.g. KAP, Water Safety Planning)
• Support all M&E activities including providing timely information for reporting, in consultation and collaboration with the MEAL Officer, 
• Contribute to annual WASH planning in collaboration with WASH Programme Manager. 
• General support to IsraAID’s program as requested by the supervisor. 
• Ensure timely reporting to the WASH Manager.

Staff management and Professional Technical Support to Staff

• Manage, support, and provide guidance to the Community Outreach Workers 
• Provide support and guidance to community Water Management Committees

Strategy and Planning 

• Assisting the WASH Programme Manager to ensure effective implementation of the yearly strategic planning for WASH related programs (using existing protocols and guidelines, and updating them when necessary) 
• When required, accompany IsraAID’s national partners in the design and implementation of quality realistic 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
• 4. Administrative and financial management: 
• Assist the WASH Programme Manager, ensure all budgeting, administrative and procurement requirements, related to the programs are met in a timely and effective fashion