JOB OPPORTUNITY

WASH PROJECT MANAGER – MAHAMA REFUGEE CAMP

World Vision Rwanda is a child focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programs in 24 Districts of Rwanda.

World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated and experienced national for the position of WASH Project Manager .The position will be based in Mahama Refugee Camp in Kirehe District and reporting to the Head Of Disaster Management.

Purpose of the position:

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Provide leadership, management, strategic guidance, networking, integration and coordination of the Mahama Refugee Camp WASH Project of World Vision Rwanda in order to convey optimal contribution for the wellbeing of refugees and the host community.

The major responsibilities include:

  • Provide proper leadership and management of the Camp and strictly adherence to World Vision personnel, financial and other applicable policies, strategy, guidelines, principles and core values.
  • Provide the necessary technical and administrative support in Program design, implementation, budget and personnel management and provide guidance to World Vision Senior leadership in the WASH in emergency.
  • Ensure the implementation of the project in compliance with donor’s requirements, government policies and global standards.
  • Ensure the implementation of project is in compliance with their plan, work schedule, budget and quality to ensure proper accountability to donors, support offices, government and the benefiting community.
  • Ensure proper project/program assessment, design, monitoring and evaluation processes are employed.
  • Lead design of the capacity building and learning opportunities of the project staff in order to build their capacity.
  • Engage in and ensure proper liaison and networking with government, NGOs, support offices, donors and within WV Rwanda and represent in high level meetings, global conferences and decision making forums related to WASH in Emergency.
  • Engage in and ensure that appropriate human resource performance monitoring mechanisms with proper coaching and mentoring are practiced to enhance smooth staff relations and accountability.
  • Ensure proper utilization of resources through close follow up
  • Compile MMR and success stories and submit them to Integrated Programs Director and funding partners
  • Promote major cross cutting themes including environment, gender, protection, disability, peace building and core values of the organization.
  • Ensure that child protection policy and guidelines are strictly adhered to among all staff, communities and clients you interact with.

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

The following knowledge, skills and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training.

  • Bachelor’s Degree in environmental health, environmental science, water and sanitation, humanitarian affairs, public health and any other related field. Master’s Degree in related field is an added advantage.
  • At least 3 years relevant experience in WASH program in emergency with minimum of 2 years managerial position;
  • Proven experience of managing donor(s) funded projects or programs;
  • Good computer skills
  • Appropriate skills and experience in the capacity building and training of staff and partners;
  • Experience in monitoring and evaluation
  • Experience in proposal development, budget preparation and report writing;
  • Strong character traits, including emotional stability, adaptability, ability to handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity and integrity;
  • Ability to create and encourage a climate of team-working and collaboration in a multi-cultural environment.
  • Fluent in oral and written English.

Salary:

  • The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience:

NB: Women are highly encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to http://careers.wvi.org/job-opportunities-in-rwanda

If this is your first time applying online via the World Vision International careers website, you will need to register an account along with your application details. This site will provide you with additional functionality, such as saved searches and email alerts. Registration requires minimal information to create your account. Further details will be collected during the application process.

All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will NOT be considered.

In case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on wvrwanda-recruitment@wvi.org(no applications will be accepted through this email)

The closing date for submission of applications is September 24, 2019; no late applications will be accepted.

As a child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditional upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.

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