WASH Project Manager

Starting Date / Initial Contract Details

Jan 2025; 100%, 2 years

Role Summary

The WASH Project manager is responsible for the implementation, management, supervision and support of the assigned infrastructure and/or WASH project(s) that are being implemented in the Ituri Province. The WASH activities go alongside emergency health focused projects that target displaced, war affected and vulnerable populations in NE Congo.

Project Overview

The WASH projects will be implemented in Ituri Province alongside emergency health focused projects that target displaced, war-affected and vulnerable populations in NE Congo.

Workplace & Conditions

The post will be based in Bunia with regular travel to the field location and to villages in project areas. Occasional insecurity may cause periods of restricted movement. Bunia is a moderately sized town and there are other NGOs and UN agencies present which contribute to social life. There is a mobile network and internet most of the time.

Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for the implementation, management, supervision and support of the assigned infrastructure and/or WASH project(s) in line with the activity plan and time frame of the relevant project proposal(s).

• Manage and oversee the assigned team including recruitment, day-to-day management, development and training, appraisals.

• Monitor budgets and spending, prepare cash need forecast, ensuring that required paperwork is completed accurately and in a timely manner.

• Manage the correct and timely procurement (within budgetary constraints) of all necessary Infrastructure and WASH supplies and equipment for the assigned activities, ensuring minimum stocks are maintained and items are stored and distributed correctly.

• Promote and use the Medair e-library and other operating procedures, ensuring that all standardised formats are used, and guidelines are followed. Ensure that  up to date documents are used across the project(s).

Qualifications, Experience & Technical Competencies:

• University degree in Water / Environmental Engineering, Management, Civil Engineering or Hydrology

• Good English (spoken and written), Good French (spoken and written)  

• At least 2 years of post-qualification experience in a water and sanitation

• Management experience in a WASH context  

• Experience working in a WASH programme in a developing country, preferably in a humanitarian context

Behavioural Skills

• Strong servant leadership skills with a consultative management style

• Team-player with good inter-personal skills

• Good communicator, able to pass on information efficiently

• Creative, open-minded, flexible, self-learner, with good understanding of cross-cultural issues  

• Capacity to work under pressure and manage personal stress levels

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Team Spiritual Life

Reflect the values of Medair with team members, local staff, people we serve, and external contacts. Work, live, and pray together in our Christian faith-based teams. Fully contribute to a rich spiritual team life, including team devotion, prayer, and words of encouragement.

Before you apply

Please ensure you are fully aware of the:

1. Medair organisational values.

1. Medair is committed to safeguarding the protection of beneficiaries, volunteers, staff and partners, and particularly children. Therefore, we do not employ staff whose background we understand to be unsuitable for working with children. Medair staff are required to give the utmost respect to, and comply with, Medair’s accountability policies and best practices.

1. Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC) (which forms part of the recruitment selection process for field positions).

Application Process

To apply, go to this vacancy on our Medair page. Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications. Only English-language applications / CVs will be reviewed.

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