Programme Manager, Integrated WASH

Monrovia, Liberia

Deadline 13 December 2021

Interviews 25 January 2022

Salary Grade F [USD25,590 – USD28,149 pa] with excellent benefits

It’s hard to believe that today 844 million people do not have clean water and 2.3 billion do not have a decent toilet – around one in three of the world’s population. Every two minutes a child under five dies from diarrheal diseases caused by poor water and sanitation.

WaterAid’s Integrated WASH programmes implements water, sanitation and hygiene activities intended to contribute to other critical human development themes such as education, sexual reproductive health, water resource management and climate, health and nutrition. Programme activities are implemented in healthcare facilities, schools and communities in parts of Liberia.

WaterAid Liberia is looking for a Programme Manager to play a vital role in our mission to make clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone, everywhere by 2030.

As lead for programme management. You will be responsible for developing and managing WaterAid’s Integrated WASH Programme and maintain strategic relationships with relevant partner organisations, national government, local governments, external partner organisations and private sector to effectively deliver the programme. water supply, sanitation and hygiene projects.

Working within the WASH Programme Team , the Program Manager will be responsible for:

• Contributing to the development of the Country Programme strategy by ensuring the designs properly articulate and contribute to the intentions of integrating WASH programme in other aspects of human development
• Leading on integration of WASH Governance, Urban WASH and Integrated WASH programme, promoting innovation, learning and scalability, recognising WaterAid’s programme quality standards.
• Managing and supervising all projects and partnerships under WaterAid’s integrated WASH programme, ensuring effective planning and provision of technical support for project implementation and reporting.

To be successful, you’ll need to have:

• A degree or professional qualification in a relevant subject (i.e. water and sanitation engineering, geology, hydrology, international development, programme management, economics or other social sciences).
• Post graduate qualification in a social development subject, with strong background in WASH or related field is desirable.
• Significant experience of community-based water supply, sanitation and hygiene promotion projects.

Successful candidates will have to be fully committed to WaterAid’s vision, mission and values and a way of working that demonstrates this, with the ability to communicate this enthusiasm to others.

By 2030 we want everyone everywhere to have clean water, sanitation and hygiene. We need you to help us make it happen. If you bring your expertise, passion and professionalism, we’ll give you a lot back.

We started because no NGO like us existed. We’ll end when no organisation like us is needed. In the meantime, we’re making great progress – since 1981, we have reached 25 million people with clean water and, since 2004, 24 million people with sanitation.

We’re looking for people who share a commitment to our vision. We’re looking for people with an appreciation and respect for different people and ideas, and the energy and expertise to help tackle the most important challenges.

In return, you can expect to get inspiration from the change you help make happen, a sense of belonging and the feeling of being part of a global community. You will also experience stimulation and fulfilment, the chance to grow, and space to be yourself at your best. This is our pledge to you.

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If you are interested in the position and have the right skills and attributes, send your application, consisting of a letter of interest and a CV to recruitmentwli@wateraid.org, Or apply through the system below. using ‘Programme Manager’ as the subject of the email.

Please note: to apply for this role you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in Liberia.

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 behaviour, 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 preemployment references and checks to ensure high standards are maintained.

WaterAid is an equal opportunities, disability-confident employer and committed to achieving the highest standards of diversity, fairness and equality.

Only candidates shortlisted for interviewing will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date for applications.

No recruitment agencies please.