WASH Project Manager/COHERS at WaterAid Rwanda: (Deadline 13 August 2023)

WASH Project Manager/COHERS at WaterAid Rwanda: (Deadline 13 August 2023)

INTRODUCTION

WaterAid’s Vision is of a world where everyone has access to safe water and sanitation. Our mission is to transform lives by improving access to safe water, hygiene and sanitation in the world’s poorest communities, WaterAid works with partners to maximize its impacts for policy change/influence.

WaterAid Rwanda (WARw) works through supporting local organizations and government to plan and implement inclusive and sustainable services of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH).  WARw also seeks to influence the policy change through government and other key WASH stakeholders to secure and protect the right of poor people to safe, affordable water and sanitation services. Occupying the position of WASH Project Manager/COHERS is an exciting opportunity to work with WaterAid and contribute to the achievement of the national and global goals towards realizing the WASH access for everyone everywhere.

WaterAid is fully committed to protecting those with whom it comes into contact. WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust. WaterAid reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behavior, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff and volunteers are required to share in this commitment through our Global Code of Conduct. We will conduct the most appropriate pre-employment references and checks to ensure high standards are maintained.

For more information about safeguarding at WaterAid, please visit our safeguarding webpage at: https://www.wateraid.org/uk/safeguarding-at-wateraid

JOB PURPOSE:

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

The key responsibilities of a WASH Project Manager for COHERS project include:

Project Planning and Management: The WASH One-Health Project Manager will be responsible of developing project plans, setting objectives, and defining deliverables. She/He will coordinate project activities, allocate resources, and monitor progress to ensure timely completion. This includes developing budgets, managing expenditures, and ensuring compliance with donor requirements.
Stakeholder Engagement: The Project Manager will engage with various stakeholders including government agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), community leaders, healthcare professionals, veterinarians, and environmental experts. She/He will establish partnerships and collaborations to promote a holistic approach to addressing health challenges related to water, sanitation, and hygiene.

Needs Assessment and Program Design:The WASH One-Health Project Manager will be responsible to conduct needs assessments to identify gaps in water, sanitation, and hygiene services in communities. Based on the assessment findings, She/He will design evidence-based programs that integrate interventions targeting human health, animal health, and environmental sustainability.

Monitoring and Evaluation: The Project Manager establishes monitoring and evaluation frameworks to track project progress and measure impact. She/He will be responsible to collect data on key indicators related to water quality, sanitation coverage, hygiene practices, zoonotic diseases, environmental pollution, and other relevant parameters. This data will be used to inform decision-making and improve project outcomes.

Capacity Building: The WASH One-Health Project Manager will provide training and capacity-building support to project staff, community members, and other stakeholders. This includes training on water treatment and purification, sanitation practices, hygiene promotion, disease prevention, and environmental conservation.

Advocacy and Policy Influence: The Project Manager will also advocate for policies and practices that promote the integration of WASH interventions with One Health principles. She/He will engage with policymakers, participate in relevant forums and conferences, and contribute to the development of guidelines and standards in the field.

Reporting and Documentation: The WASH One-Health Project Manager will be responsible of preparing quality progress reports to share with donors and other stakeholders, technical documents, and project proposals. She/He will need to ensure accurate documentation of project activities, lessons learned, best practices, and success stories.

Other responsibilities:

• Organise and lead donor visits,
• Ensure project documentation is properly done and learning shared,
• Supporting advocacy and influencing engagements with district partners, for improvement of access to water, sanitation, and hygiene services through JDAF platform.
• Ensure WASH infrastructures meet the required standards for climate change resilience
• Ensure that project includes gender responsive WASH aspects
• Perform any other activities in interest of WaterAid as assigned by the Leadership.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS:

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applicants fulfilling the above-mentioned criteria are invited to submit their Curriculum Vitae and Cover letter specifying three referees (former direct supervisor) as well as their emails and telephone to: [email protected] and CC: [email protected]  The certified academic credentials will be presented after official notification of employment offer, prior to signing the contract.

Women candidates and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We will make any practical adjustments to enable people with a disability to participate fully in an inclusive working environment. Please let us know if you have a disability and require any special assistance in making your application or attending an interview.

The deadline for submission of applications is 16^th August 2023.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email or phone for an interview.

Done at Kigali, 5^th July 2023