Community Development Manager

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences, Water and Sanitation, Environmental Management, Public Health, or WASH-related field.
  
• At least 5 years’ experience actively working in the WASH Sector, leading teams, handling stakeholder engagement, and coordinating projects.
  
• A Master's degree in Public Health is an added advantage.
  

Technical WASH Management:

• Design, plan, and implement community development WASH service models in accordance with Water Mission procedures, standards, and values.
  
• Analyse and provide insights, thoughts, and analysis of all aspects of Water Mission safe water solution implementation models.
  
• Develop, assess, and manage projects and project plans according to Water Mission’s standards.
  
• Ensure that regular monitoring and evaluation assessments are conducted for project activities and to ensure the program quality, with reports being made to the relevant stakeholders.
  
• Ensure the timely reporting of activities for internal and external reports as requested by HQ, donors, and the country program leadership.
  

Staff management:

• Through servant leadership, lead and manage the Community Development Department that provides and implements safe water solutions in communities.
  
• Ensure the assigned WASH team members receive relevant and appropriate supervision, coaching, mentoring, and training to develop their personal and professional skills, knowledge, and understanding. This may be through on-the-job training and taught sessions.
  
• Manage and oversee the assigned WASH team, which includes day-to-day management, development, and training.
  

Communication and Coordination:

• Develop and maintain appropriate, regular, transparent, and supportive communication structures with the assigned WASH team, the program development team, and other relevant stakeholders. E.g., beneficiaries, community leaders, local and national government officials, and other partners.
  

Coordination:

• Manage the correct and timely ordering (within budgetary constraints) of all necessary WASH supplies and equipment for the assigned WASH activities. This ensures minimum stocks are maintained and items are stored and distributed correctly.