Latest Job Posting at WaterAid Ghana
POSITION: Program Manager
It’s astonishing to think that currently 771 million individuals lack access to clean water, and 1.7 billion people do not have proper sanitation – roughly 1 in 5 people globally. A child under five dies from diarrheal illnesses related to inadequate water and sanitation every two minutes.
Become a Programme Manager at WaterAid to transform the lives of millions, enabling them to realize their potential, escape poverty, and improve their futures permanently. Additionally, you will become part of an organization that won the Great Place to Work® award in 2020.
- Type of contract: Fixed Duration
- Type of employment: Full-time
- Weekly working hours: 39.5
- Place: Accra
- Compensation: GHS182,753 – GHS286,864 per annum plus outstanding benefits.
The Program Manager for WASH and Climate Change is responsible for spearheading the integration efforts, and this role is essential for progressing WaterAid’s strategic goal of attaining universal and sustainable WASH access while incorporating climate resilience into every initiative. This position is responsible for the design, execution, and management of WASH initiatives, guaranteeing their expansion, effectiveness, and consistency with WaterAid’s strategic objectives and national climate adaptation targets.
The manager offers technical direction, promoting the incorporation of climate-resilient WASH practices and supervising program outcomes, including budget oversight, to enhance impact and resource efficiency. Emphasizing innovation and sustainability, the manager seeks opportunities to expand interventions, enhance systems, and tackle climate-related issues in at-risk communities. Furthermore, the Program Manager promotes sector-wide influence by shaping policy, enhancing capabilities, recording and disseminating lessons learned, and collaborating with crucial stakeholders. By aligning WASH and climate strategies, the position guarantees that WaterAid provides transformative, scalable, and climate-resilient solutions to meet the needs of the most vulnerable communities.
Duties:
Strategic Supervision and Policy Coordination:
- Guide the creation and execution of WASH and Climate Change initiatives and projects, guaranteeing the provision of sustainable, inclusive, and climate-resilient services.
- Offer technical guidance on enhancing WASH systems and adapting to climate change, encompassing sector evaluations, strategic planning, funding, and consistency with climate policies.
- Provide strategic perspectives for creating and assessing the Country Strategy to ensure that WASH and climate change initiatives align with national objectives, WaterAid’s vision, and international climate targets.
Management of Programs and Projects:
- Oversee the entire lifecycle of WASH and Climate Change initiatives and projects, guaranteeing adherence to WaterAid’s standards, values, and donor stipulations.
- Guarantee that projects attain excellent technical quality by following national best practices, climate-resilient methods, and WaterAid’s Program Quality Standards.
- Incorporate overarching themes like Safeguarding, Child Protection, Gender Equality, Social Inclusion, and adaptation to climate change throughout every stage of projects and team activities.
- Enhance and uphold systems for monitoring project and program performance, guaranteeing ongoing improvement, incorporation of climate metrics, and prompt reporting.
Leadership of Teams and Management of Talent:
- Engage and oversee implementation partners, cultivating robust collaborations to effectively execute WASH and Climate Change initiatives.
- Establish and nurture connections with essential stakeholders, such as governmental bodies, contributors, private sector participants, and community influencers, prioritizing climate-resilient projects.
- Create and execute capacity-building programs for sector stakeholders and partner organizations, ensuring they align with WaterAid’s climate and sustainability goals.
Collaboration and Partnership Management:
- Engage and oversee implementation partners, cultivating robust collaborations to achieve successful WASH and Climate Change initiatives.
- Also, create and execute capacity-building programs for sector stakeholders and partner organizations, making sure they align with WaterAid’s climate and sustainability plans.
Qualifications, Experience, and Essential Skills Required
- A university degree or professional credential in a related area such as Public Health, Social Science, Project Management, or Development Studies.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in project planning, community involvement and mobilization, with a strong grasp of the project management cycle.
- Skills in observation, active listening, and analysis with the capability to make sound judgments.
- Strong interpersonal abilities and the capacity to engage successfully with various groups.
- An active strategy towards obstacles, aimed at attaining outcomes and executing solutions effectively.
- Skills in presentation, facilitation, and communication
- Proficient in computer usage and knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and Teams.
- Proficiency in English and the local dialects of the Upper West Region in Ghana, promoting community interaction and inclusiveness.
Completely dedicated to WaterAid’s vision, mission, and values, employing a method of operation that illustrates this commitment, along with the capacity to share this passion with others.
We seek individuals who are dedicated to our vision. We seek individuals who value and respect diverse perspectives and possess the energy and skills to address significant challenges.
In exchange, you can anticipate gaining inspiration from the transformation you facilitate, a sense of belonging, and the experience of being part of a worldwide community. You will also find excitement and satisfaction, the opportunity to develop, and room to express your best self. This is our commitment to you.
How to Apply for this Latest Job Posting at WaterAid Ghana
Closing Date: January 31, 2025
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