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Title:         Project
Manager WASH

Organization: Catholic
Relief Services (CRS)

Duty Station: 
Uganda

Reports to: Head
of Office

About US:

Catholic Relief
Services (CRS) is an international non-profit organization which implements the
commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable
overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations.
We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and
secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in
need.

Job Summary:    The Project Manager WASH will provide
leadership for CRS’ Fecal Sludge Management project in Bidibidi, while
providing technical guidance to any WASH-related activities in the Emergency
Response Program. S/he will work closely with the WASH Engineer, Hygiene
Promotion Officers, and target communities to ensure the implementation of
high-quality WASH programming. The WASH Project Manager will also work closely
with the Business Development team to seek and respond to WASH-related
fundraising opportunities aimed at increasing access to sustainable WASH
services for refugee and host communities. The WASH manager will be responsible
for representing CRS in coordination meetings, building synergies and promoting
coordination with other WASH-sector actors, UNHCR, OPM and the private sector.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

Project
Implementation

• Support CRS’ Global WASH Technical Advisor to carry out a Sanitation
  & Fecal Sludge Management Assessment in Bidibidi Settlement.
• Manage and implement all FSM activities throughout each project
  cycle – project design, start-up, implementation and close-out – to ensure
  efficient and effective implementation, in line with CRS’ Program Quality
  principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices of the WASH
  sector.
• Responsible for planning, implementation, monitoring & reporting
  of the Fecal Sludge Management project activities.
• Provide technical guidance and support to Local Sanitation
  Entrepreneurs, mentoring them as they build their skills and business.
• Prepare and monitor proj ect spending against the approved budget.
  Through planning and oversight ensure efficient use of project resources.
• Provide regular updates on progress, priorities and constraints,
  both verbally and in writing to the Yumbe Head of Office and Senior
  Program Manager for Emergencies.
• Advise on technical soundness, appropriateness and feasibility on
  all public health/WASH activities.
• Ensure protection and environmental issues are fully considered
  throughout the project cycle with women, elderly, most vulnerable being
  included in decision-making for all shelter and settlement issues.
• Promote safety driven construction practices (safety culture) by
  regular review of project site safety initiatives

Monitoring,
Evaluation and Learning (MEAL)

• Monitor project interventions through on-site visits to assess and
  validate the implementation of the approved project plan, conduct
  financial review and identify possible problem areas and implement
  solutions.
• Champion learning in the WASH sector. With support from the MEAL
  team, analyze and evaluate project performance data following CRS’ MEAL
  policies and procedures. Proactively identify issues and concerns and use
  participatory processes to overcome implementation obstacles.
• Promote MEAL and knowledge management by leading program/project
  reviews and reflections with staff and partner representatives and
  documentation of good practices and lessons learned for assessments, to
  adjust strategies and implementation plans, to inform future programming
  initiatives and approaches, and to contribute to organizational learning.

Business
Development

• Act as a key resource person in project design and proposal
  development in the WASH programming area, gap-filling and taking on growth
  responsibilities, as needed.
• Supervision
• Effectively manage talent and supervise. Manage team dynamics and
  staff well-being. Provide coaching, strategically tailor individual
  development plans, contribute to the recruitment process of project staff,
  and complete performance management for direct reports.
• Coordinate the identification of staff capacity and technical
  assistance needs to support quality project implementation.
• Where possible, help identify, assess and strengthen partnerships
  relevant to the WASH sector, appropriately applying CRS’ partnership
  concepts, tools and approaches.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate for the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Project
  Manager WASH job should hold a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or
  related field;
• At least two years of relevant field-based experience in
  coordinating or managing light to moderately complex projects required,
  preferably with an international NGO;
• Demonstrable experience in budget management;
• Previous experience in business development/fundraising in the WASH
  sector.
• Technical skills and experience in the WASH Sector, especially Fecal
  Sludge Management activities
• Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word,
  PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information management systems.
• Good oral and written skills in English

Competencies:

• A broad grasp of socioeconomic policy issues with respect to WASH
  development in both rural and urban settings;
• Technical knowledge in WASH, Social Protection, Gender, and
  Environment;
• Experience working with government line ministries, private sector
  partners, civil society, donors, and local communities;
• Diplomacy, tact, and negotiating skills;
• Training/coaching skills;
• Ability to work independently, think innovatively and strategically,
  and work effectively within a team;
• Fluency in written and spoken English;
• Detailed understanding and experience of gender and diversity issues
  and commitment to addressing inequalities in all the key areas of
  responsibility;
• Ability to work under pressure and deadlines;
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and action;
• Strong financial/budget management skills required.

Agency-Wide Competencies (for all CRS staff): These are rooted in the mission, values, and
principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her
responsibilities and to achieve the desired results.

• Serves with Integrity
• Models Stewardship
• Cultivates Constructive Relationships
• Promotes Learning

How to Apply:

All candidates
should Email a cover letter and CV only to ug_recruitment@crs.org. Large
files and/or scans of documents will lead to rejection of your application, in
the subject line of the email, copy and paste – PROJECTMANAGERWASH

All applications
that do not contain this exact subject line will be rejected and not read.

Deadline: 24^th September 2019 by 5:00pm

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