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• Oversee
  the development and implementation of the WASH teams strategic work plan,
  including introduction of new approaches, methods and practices in project
  management & evaluation and also ensure the achievement of specific
  objectives.
• Ensure
  integration of WASH with other WVU program sectors
• Steer,
  supervise and support WASH staff in the design, management, implementation
  and monitoring of WASH activities.
• Ensure
  proactive project management of WASH projects through strong adherence to
  program quality standards, monitoring, evaluation and learning and
  evidence based decisions.
• Provide
  Program teams with guidance and updates on policy, standards and
  guidelines relating to WASH.
• In
  charge of identifying priority operational research problems and
  participate in ensuring high quality evaluation of WASH projects.
• Take
  part in monitoring and documentation activities of WASH projects.

• Ensure
  compliance of WASH grants to donor requirements and timely communicate
  challenges/constraints/opportunities to senior management.
• Develop
  and manage budgets for WASH projects including submission of cash
  forecasts and effective tracking of expenditures

• In
  charge of developing resource mobilization plan highlighting priority
  areas relating to WASH, grant concept papers and proposals
• Participate
  and lead where required in the development of new proposals in
  collaboration with Grants Acquisition and Management unit

• Actively
  facilitate learning and knowledge development on best practices within the
  WASH sector;
• Technically
  support documentation of case studies, best practices and emerging models
  from WVU WASH programming;
• Participate
  in internal and external learning and networking events relevant to the
  WASH sectors programmes.
• Represent
  WVU at national level and relevant networks on matters relating to WASH
  programming.
• Significantly
  contribute to active partnerships development and cooperation with other organisations
  through linkages with sector stakeholders
• Maintain
  regular communication with the Regional Technical Advisor for WASH

• Work
  closely with project/programme managers, identify staffing needs and
  support timely recruitment processes.
• Identify
  talent and provide on the job learning and other growth/capacity building
  opportunities to develop WASH skills in WVU
• Carry
  out regular coaching and ensure performance management actions of the WASH
  staff are completed in accordance with WVU standards and timelines.

• The
  ideal candidate should for the World Vision WASH Program Manager should
  hold a master’s degree in Public health, Development Studies, Water and
  Sanitation engineering, Environmental Health or related/similar field.
• A
  minimum of five or more years managerial or technical specialty experience
  in the design, implementation and evaluation of WASH programmes/projects
• Working
  knowledge and experience regarding water engineering (water collection and
  supply systems, such as boreholes systems, as well as analysis and
  treatment).
• Working
  knowledge and experience of a variety of sanitation systems in
  humanitarian contexts, including Participatory Hygiene and Sanitation
  Training (PHAST), Children’s Hygiene and Sanitation Training (CHAST), and
  Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) as well as Sanitation Marketing as
  sanitation promotion approaches.
• Working
  knowledge of current WASH policy, sub-sector investment plans for Uganda
  and understanding of programming on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene.
• Strong
  abilities in planning, budgeting and management
• Excellent
  interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people from diverse
  cultures, ability to lead and motivate people to work in teams
• Computer
  literacy skills
• Must
  be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
• Attend
  and participate/lead in daily devotions and weekly Chapel services.
• Excellent
  communication skills both written English and in face-to-face
  presentations
• Prior
  experience in networking, project management and supervision.
• Skills/
  experience in proposal writing

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