Job Title: Project
Manager WASH
Manager WASH
Organisation: Samaritan’s
Purse
Purse
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Area
Coordinator
Coordinator
About US:
Samaritan’s Purse is
an international Christian relief and development organization meeting the
critical needs of victims of war, poverty, natural disaster, famine and disease
with the aim of sharing God’s love. It was founded in the United States
(US).
an international Christian relief and development organization meeting the
critical needs of victims of war, poverty, natural disaster, famine and disease
with the aim of sharing God’s love. It was founded in the United States
(US).
Job Summary: The Project Manager will be responsible for
overall coordination and management – both programmatic and financial – of the
Yumbe Restore Project across the operation area. H/She will guide, train,
direct and support project staff in implementing project activities while also
providing monitoring and evaluation tools to assess progress against agreed
objectives. The Project Manager is ultimately responsible for ensuring timely,
orderly and effective programming to beneficiaries and for ensuring timely and
accurate data collection, recording and financial management according to
provided guidelines. H/She will be responsible for regular project reporting to
the Area Coordinator, and must ensure effective coordination of project
activities with the relevant District Local Government Departments.
overall coordination and management – both programmatic and financial – of the
Yumbe Restore Project across the operation area. H/She will guide, train,
direct and support project staff in implementing project activities while also
providing monitoring and evaluation tools to assess progress against agreed
objectives. The Project Manager is ultimately responsible for ensuring timely,
orderly and effective programming to beneficiaries and for ensuring timely and
accurate data collection, recording and financial management according to
provided guidelines. H/She will be responsible for regular project reporting to
the Area Coordinator, and must ensure effective coordination of project
activities with the relevant District Local Government Departments.
H/She should be
knowledgeable on water facilities for semi-arid areas like Yumbe and approaches
like PHAST and CLTS. A successful candidate should be well conversant with the
Ministry of Water and Environment policy guidelines for Water and Sanitation
sub sector players and District Implementation Manual (DIM). H/She will be
based in the fields’ operation area under the Yumbe field office but should be
willing to travel extensively and spend some nights in the field. All
applicants must be strong Christians and agree with and uphold the values and
objectives of the organization to be considered for these positions.
knowledgeable on water facilities for semi-arid areas like Yumbe and approaches
like PHAST and CLTS. A successful candidate should be well conversant with the
Ministry of Water and Environment policy guidelines for Water and Sanitation
sub sector players and District Implementation Manual (DIM). H/She will be
based in the fields’ operation area under the Yumbe field office but should be
willing to travel extensively and spend some nights in the field. All
applicants must be strong Christians and agree with and uphold the values and
objectives of the organization to be considered for these positions.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Management &
Administration:
Administration:
- Direct line management of water technician and public health
educators in the districts of operation, including performance review,
ongoing direction, support, encouragement and correction. - Update HR records for all project staff in the districts of
operation, sending monthly reports to Area coordinator for attendance,
leave and contractual changes as they arise. - Ensure effective budget management and administration of project
finances, including adherence to SP financial management guidelines. - Act as official SP representative to stakeholders for all matters
concerning WASH in districts of operation.
Programming:
- Formulate a clear strategy and direction for the Project in the
districts of operation in collaboration with the Area Coordinator and WASH
specialist - Coordinate effective implementation of safety in project activities.
- Ensure all project activities are conducted in accordance with
agreed work-plan and project proposal. - Submit monthly and quarterly reports to the Area Coordinator
including activity summary, progress against objectives, beneficiary
caseload data, achievements to date, issues faced and project impact
stories. - Ensure coordination of all activities at District-level with
relevant Local Government departments, NGOs and CBOs, and community
stakeholders, and maintain constant coordination in strategic project
implementation. - Perform any other duties as assigned by the Area Coordinator
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the Samaritan’s Purse Project Manager WASH job
placement should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil engineering or
Environmental engineering or Water engineering and/or any other related
field - Three years of experience in the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
(WASH) sector. - The incumbent must be dynamic, personable
- Good team player
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested candidates should send an updated CV (not more than 3
pages), covering letter and relevant documentation via email to HR: [email protected] or
hand deliver to any of the Samaritan’s Purse offices close to your locations
qualified and interested candidates should send an updated CV (not more than 3
pages), covering letter and relevant documentation via email to HR: [email protected] or
hand deliver to any of the Samaritan’s Purse offices close to your locations
Deadline: 9th November 2018 by 5:00pm
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