WASH Project Manager Sudan Gadarif

Females are highly encouraged to apply. 

What you will do:

1. Role and responsibilities

The purpose of the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Promotion (WASH) Project Manager position is to be responsible for technical supervision, strategic direction, implementation, and quality assurance as well as monitoring of NRC Sudan’s WASH activities and programme, as well as relevant staff mentoring and capacity development. The WASH PM is expected to follow NRC’s standards, procedures, and guidelines for project governance applicable for the particular projects. S/he is also responsible for the overall planning and coordination of all WASH interventions, either directly within the WASH CC or as an integrated approach across other CCs.

Key objectives for this role include:

1. Ensure adherence to NRC policies, handbooks, procedures and SOPs/guidelines;
2. Responsible for quality programme development and management, including funding proposals, project budgets and donor reports; 

Specific Responsibilities:

1.. Programme Development: 

• Gather and analyze WASH-related data from target or proposed target populations, as part of integrated or joint assessments, and use this in response analysis to develop contextually appropriate, technically sound new projects and programmes and inform advocacy efforts;

2. Programme Management: 

• Overall responsibility for effective and efficient management of the WASH projects consistent with the project management cycle (including reporting to the desired quality and standard);

3. Logistics, Finance, and Human Resource Management:

• Ensure appropriate Financial and Logistical NRC systems/ procedures are adhered to within the WASH team;

4. Coordination and Representation: 

• Responsible for attending relevant CC-specific meetings and coordination fora, representing NRC strictly within the limit set out by the Country Office;

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position. As the above responsibilities are just a snapshot from the Job description. 

Generic professional competencies for this position: 

• At least four years in a development and/or humanitarian WASH programming environment, including three years’ experience in a senior level project management position;
• Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts;
• Documented results related to the position’s technical responsibilities;
• Knowledge in protection mainstreaming, community outreach/engagement, community capacity building, and/or community-development oriented programming, DRR approaches including environmental analysis;
• Knowledge and skills in market analysis, cash-based interventions and market based programmes
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal; 
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office, including strong skills in Word, Excel and Outlook.

Context/specific skills, knowledge and experience:

• Knowledge of the context in Sudan;
• Arabic language skills;
• Experience in needs assessment, project monitoring and evaluation, and programme development;
• Strong leadership skills and a supportive management style;
• Experience of a flexible approach to managing and prioritizing a high and diverse workload;
• Proven ability to work effectively across cultures, in sensitive environments and with stakeholders at all levels.

What we offer

• Duty station: Gedaref with travels to White Nile, Reiver Nile , Red Sea , Omdurman, Kasala   
• Salary/benefits: grade 8 on NRC’s national salary scale. 
• Duration of Contract:  12 months fixed term contract, with possibility of extension depending on funding availability and performance.
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC

Important information about the application process

• Internal candidates only: To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity MarketPlace.
• This position is open to Sudanese only.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.
• Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.
• If you have any questions about this role, please email ESA Recruitment  esa.recruitment@nrc.nowith the job title as the subject line.

Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

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NRC returned to Sudan in 2020, and currently operates in four area offices, although has temporarily suspended work in Khartoum and North Darfur. We are dedicated to helping people affected by war, protracted displacement and natural disasters by supporting their survival, protection and dignity.

We provide lifesaving multi-sectoral emergency responses prioritising cash assistance. We respond through education, protection, livelihoods and food security, access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene, shelter, and information, counselling, and legal assistance programmes, as well as site management support. We use technology to improve our programmes, work closely with local partners and grassroots networks, and advocate for those in need.

We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:

• Do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts.
• Join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
• Be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity.

Learn more about NRC