World Vision ,WASH Program Manager Job Vacancy in Uganda

ated to working with children, families and communities to overcome
poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 41 districts in Uganda. World
Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people
whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is
conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks,
including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child,
Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”

• Steer the development and implementation of the WASH teams
  strategic work plan, including introduction of new approaches, methods and
  practices in project management & evaluation and also ensure the
  achievement of specific objectives.
• Ensure integration of WASH with other WVU program sectors
• Steer, supervise and support WASH staff in the design, management,
  implementation and monitoring of WASH activities.
• Ensure proactive project management of WASH projects through strong
  adherence to program quality standards, monitoring, evaluation and
  learning and evidence based decisions.
• Provide Program teams with guidance and updates on policy,
  standards and guidelines relating to WASH.
• Identify priority operational research problems and participate in
  ensuring high quality evaluation of WASH projects.
• Take part in monitoring and documentation activities of WASH
  projects.

• Ensure compliance of WASH grants to donor requirements and timely
  communicate challenges/constraints/opportunities to senior management.
• Develop and manage budgets for WASH projects including submission
  of cash forecasts and effective tracking of expenditures

• Responsible for the development of resource mobilization plan
  highlighting priority areas relating to WASH, grant concept papers and
  proposals
• Take part in and steer where the development of new proposals in
  collaboration with Grants Acquisition and Management unit

• Actively facilitate learning and knowledge development on best
  practices within the WASH sector;
• Support documentation of case studies, best practices and emerging
  models from WVU WASH programming;
• Participate in internal and external learning and networking events
  relevant to the WASH sectors programmes.
• Represent WVU at national level and relevant networks on matters
  relating to WASH programming.
• Significantly contribute to active partnerships development and
  cooperation with other organisations through linkages with sector
  stakeholders
• Maintain regular communication with the Regional Technical Advisor
  for WASH

• Work in liaison with project/programme managers, identify staffing
  needs and support timely recruitment processes.
• Identify talent and provide on the job learning and other
  growth/capacity building opportunities to develop WASH skills in WVU
• Conduct regular coaching and ensure performance management actions
  of the WASH staff are completed in accordance with WVU standards and
  timelines.
• Perform any other duties as required.

• The ideal candidate for the aforementioned World Vision career
  opportunity should hold a  Master’s degree in Public health,
  Development Studies, Water and Sanitation engineering, Environmental
  Health or related/similar field.
• Five or more years’ managerial or technical specialty experience in
  the design, implementation and evaluation of WASH programmes/projects
• Working knowledge and experience regarding water engineering (water
  collection and supply systems, such as boreholes systems, as well as
  analysis and treatment).
• Good knowledge and experience of a variety of sanitation systems in
  humanitarian contexts, including Participatory Hygiene and Sanitation
  Training (PHAST), Childrens Hygiene and Sanitation Training (CHAST), and
  Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) as well as Sanitation Marketing as
  sanitation promotion approaches.
• Working knowledge of current WASH policy, sub-sector investment
  plans for Uganda and understanding of programming on Water, Sanitation and
  Hygiene.
• Strong abilities in planning, budgeting and management
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people
  from diverse cultures, ability to lead and motivate people to work in
  teams
• Excellent communication skills both written English and in
  face-to-face presentations
• Past exposure and experience in networking, project management and
  supervision.
• Skills/ experience in proposal writing
• Computer literacy skills
• The applicant must be a committed Christian, able to stand above
  denominational diversities.
• Attend and participate/lead in daily devotions and weekly Chapel
  services.