Posted: 22 Oct 2014 12:50 AM PDT Jobs at: The Water Trust (TWT) Vacancy title: Program Area Manager Deadline of this Job: 24th October 2014 Job details: Duty Station: Masindi, Uganda Reports to: Executive Director, TWT and Board of Directors, New York, NY About TWT: The Water Trust (TWT) provides sustainable investments in water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) to combat disease and poverty in the developing world and allow people to live empowered lives of dignity. Currently, TWTs geographic focus is western Uganda. TWT implements community driven projects, the majority of which are village partnerships that consist of a hand dug well, TWT-facilitated Community Led Total Sanitation and monitoring and evaluation of these developments that are implemented in collaboration with the local government, village and TWT. Additionally, TWT implements pilot studies aimed to improve the long-term management of the water sources. TWT recently underwent an extensive strategic planning process to evaluate external and internal strengths, weaknesses and differentiators of our organization, partnering orgs and the WASH sector overall. Job Summary: The TWT Project Area Manager will primarily execute the program of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) community-driven implementation, education and monitoring projects in target areas. He / she will ensure that the program is done in accordance with an agreed work plan and budget. The jobholder will also manage a team of 19; 15 full-time employees and 5 contracted employees in two different locations (Masindi and Kiryondongo Districts of western Uganda) Key Duties and Responsibilities: • Ensure that all field activities are implemented on time through efficient planning and logistical management • Compile and produce regular reports to US Management on all operational aspects of the project (weekly and quarterly) in a clear and effective communication style • Oversee the authoring of webpage and other reporting with pictures, video and commentary • Maintain records in accordance with internal regulations • Responsible for developing quarterly and annual work plans and budgets to meet targets successfully in collaboration with US Management • In charge of financial modeling, budgeting and planning for $650,000 budget and a team of 14 18 employees • Build and maintain a strong working relationship with local Government officials and other development partners keeping them abreast of project progress and seeking their feedback • Steer the organization forward toward significant projected growth via geographic expansion, product line expansion, innovative strategies etc. • Build and maintain a strong communications link with US management, Board of Directors and development partners • Work closely with Local Government officials, suppliers, development partners and stakeholders • Manage and conduct strategic planning in alliance with TWT and needs of the WASH space • Represent TWT at local, district, national and international levels in a professional manner • Ensure that all project staff are motivated and morale is kept high • Perform any additional reasonable tasks as required Qualifications, Skills and Experience: • The ideal candidate should possess significant management experience in a developing country, excellent oral and written communication skills, strong planning and organizational skills, patience and a sense of humor • The applicant must also be educated to degree level (or equivalent) • Prior project management skills and the capacity to manage time and workload effectively • Possess the ability to meet heavy workloads and multiple project deadlines simultaneously • Ability to absorb information quickly, understand it and make decisions based upon it within a short timeframe • Good working knowledge of IT; word processing, spreadsheets, Excel databases, new technology, email and comfortable with illustrative media, photo & video production • Attention to detail and organization • Good knowledge and understanding and fluency of budgeting, financing, accounts and overseeing internal and external regulations • Driving license (4wd off road experience preferable) • Past exposure and experience of working at management level within a developing world context (preferably within a WASH context) for a minimum of 4 years • Prior experience managing a team of 20 or more people in multiple locations • Significant experience of communicating with parties in all levels of organization in a manner most appropriate to the party concerned • Past experience of dealing with relevant external stakeholders: Government Officials, donors and partners • Prior experience evaluating and improving organizational structures to improve efficiency and overall impact • Experience in simultaneously managing multiple projects with different deadlines • Past exposure and experience implementing, evaluating and making suggestions for improvements of new ideas and strategies • Strong leadership ability; possessing confidence, humility and integrity • Highly motivated individual, a self-starter able to manage their own time, coordinate staff and other parties and balance an extensive range of tasks • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Strong planning and problem solving skills • High frustration threshold and ability to cope with stress • Comfortable operating independently; entirely self-sufficient with the resourcefulness and confidence to resolve situations in isolation Job application procedure All candidates are strongly encouraged to send an updated CV, Cover Letter, and 2 professional references to [email protected] with Program Area Manager in the subject line of the email; CV only applications will not be considered.
Posted on: Thu, 23 Oct 2014 06:36:40 +0000
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