Sanitation Program (M-i-WASH)-Re-advertised Previous applicants need not
reapply
Program Manage ment and Reporting– Lead in periodic planning and
design of WASH Projects, Setting and enforcing sector standards, Develop easy
to use tools, models and protocols to aid in program implementation by the
sector staff, Conduct periodic field monitoring to ensure planned activities
are being implemented on budget, time and at rec
ommended industry standards,
Produce consolidated annual/semi-annual National Report for the Technical
Program, Work with the Strategy and Governance Associate, D,M&E Manager and
other Technical Managers, to compile the Annual Child Wellbeing report for
review and approval by the Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
M-i-WASH Program is adequately funded and supported with the appropriate
technical capacity, Working with the Area Program Managers to determine the
funding deficit and needs of the various locations, Work with the Grants
Acquisition Director to establish donor linkages, develop and market
fundraising products (concept notes, Proposals etc) and acquire extra (Non
Sponsorship) financial support for the Program
Learning and Innovation – Lead in the sector specific and/or integrated
research and learning, Generate and disseminate innovations in consultation
with the Knowledge Management Coordinator, Investigate, document and
disseminate promising practices coming from the implementation of the M-i-WASH
program
Strategic Networking and Liaison – Lead in strategic networking with
donors, the govt and Non State Actors in the literacy/Education sector with a view
to profiling WVM’s work in the sector, Establish mutually beneficial
working relationships with strategic partners at the National level, Work with
the Advocacy and justice for Children Director to advocate for enactment for
repeal/review of policies necessary for Water, Hygiene and Sanitation promotion
in the country
Staff Care and Growth – Provide Coaching and Mentoring of Technical
Program staff including reviewing their annual Performance Agreements and
Annual Appraisals in collaboration with their respective supervisors
Qualifications – Incumbent shall have a minimum of Masters Degree in
Public Health/Water Engineering/Environmental Health with 5 yrs of work
experience (at senior level) with an International Non Governmental
Organisation, Extensive experience in Rural Water and Sanitation programming
essential
Preferred – Leadership and Team Work abilities, Project management and
design experience as well as project implementation and monitoring and
evaluation, Excellent interpersonal, organisational, time management,
demonstrated leadership and good management ability, Strong English
communication skills (oral and written), Strong detail orientation and
negotiation skills, Computer literate in internet, MS Word, MS Excel, MS
PowerPoint, Experience in working with major donors and govt donor agencies,
Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview emotional maturity, Capacity to
function well in a team and contribute effectively to team efforts, Proven
networking abilities at local and international levels
All interested applicants for any of the above positions are requested to
submit their applications and CVs, educational qualifications, names and
contact telephone numbers of at least 3 refs, preferably one of whom you have
reported to by March 2015 to
indicate the position you are applying for on the Subject of your application,
closing date for receiving applications is April 27th Only shortlisted
candidates will be acknowledged, Qualified women are encouraged to apply