Program Manager

POSITION PURPOSE:

Responsible for providing programming and technical implementation guidance to the program components of Water Access, Hygiene and Sanitation promotion, Church and Community Mobilization (CCM ) activities and Monitoring and Evaluation.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Degree in a technical or managerial field – engineering/business administration/international development or equivalent;

Minimum 5 years of experience in program design, strategy implementation and leadership;

Personnel/Team management experience 3 years’ experience in financial analysis/budget management

BUSINESS COMPETENCIES & GENERAL SKILLS

Knowledge and experience with

WASH sector guidelines and best practices

Knowledge and experience in program report writing

Knowledge and experience in program design

Knowledge and experience designing or delivering WASH programming

Highly proficient in English both spoken and written

Ability to produce and deliver presentations

Highly proficient basic computer skills – Word, excel, power point

Oral Communication/Presentation skills

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Ability to work in rural environments with little to no infrastructure

License to drive a vehicle

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Oversee the development of the program design with key stakeholders and ensure it is in compliance and compatibility with the LWI global strategic plan

• Responsible for the programmatic delivery of the LWI approved country strategy

• Responsible to ensure programs operate under LWI global quality standards

• Responsible to lead procurement of capital equipment under approved procurement processes

• Manage all field level program coordinators – this includes but is not limited to program delivery / design, performance management, monitoring work schedules, discipling coordinators, developing trainings, training materials and staff coordination

• Co-lead project design as part of the SMT, revise project objectives and create logical frame work matrix (activities, processes, inputs, outputs, outcomes and impacts) for program alignment with programming

• Report to SMT monthly on program progress

• Write monthly, quarterly and annual reports per regional guidelines and submit within deadlines

• Direct visits with coordinators in their work areas (minimum of once per week per coordinator)

• Manage external consultants and individuals sub-contracted to implement hardware contracts and other program components

• Develop relationships with major stakeholders in WPA areas

• Execute other tasks as required for the successful implementation of the program.