WASH Program Manager Job in Kitui Kenya

Position Title: WASH Program Manager
 
Duty Station: Ikutha – Kitui South

Job Summary

Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. 

Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God’s love through His Son, Jesus Christ.  

We are looking for a WASH Program Manager to be based in Ikutha ( Kitui South).

The Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Program Manager will be responsible to manage and coordinate all water, sanitation, and hygiene activities in Kitui South. 

This includes but not limited to identification of high quality WASH activities which are appropriate to the area and in line with Samaritan’s Purse mission.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide technical inputs and guidance to implement the activities according to international WASH standards, SPHERE, project cycle management tools and SP WASH technical strategy.
  • Contribute significantly to the design of future SP WASH interventions in the county by working in conjunction with the Deputy Country Director, relevant program staff, and financial staff to develop plans – carefully construct proposals and budgets.
  • Provide oversight of water facilities construction and sanitation projects to ensure quality in liaison with the GoK District water engineers.
  • Document and report extensively on all technical components of the WASH project. Prepare and submit monthly narrative and project status reports in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Actively pursue contracts with local government officials and with NGO and UN representatives on a regular basis.
  • Attend daily morning devotions and participate in prayer support for the ministry.
  • Maintain a strong Christian witness to colleagues, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and the general public.
  • Assess, manage, and report critical physical, emotional, or spiritual concerns of fellow staff/colleagues.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Education / Experience Needed
  • Bachelor’s degree in Water & Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or other related field.
  • At least 3 years’ work experience in water, sanitation and hygiene preferably in NGO setting.
Skills Required
  • Excellent facilitation & project management skills.
  • Excellent financial management skills including budget preparation, reporting and analysis of financial reports.
  • Excellent administrative skills.
  • Valid Driver’s license and experience is required.
Submission of Applications

Interested internal applicants should submit their C.V. only and an application letter to hrspkenya@samaritan.org to be received not later than 16th June, 2013.

Only email applications will be accepted. 


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