Job Vacancy at Water and Sanitation Promotion (WaSAP) Company (SL) Ltd – Project Manager
The Water and Sanitation Promotion (WaSAP) Company (SL) Ltd was established as a social business to provide WASH services in rural and peri-urban communities in Sierra Leone. The Company is partnering with Welthungrehilfe to implement a WASH services project funded by Charity Water and Welthungrehilfe in three chiefdoms in the Bonthe District.
Contract Duration:
One year with the possibility of extension.
Job Objective(S):
Based in Mattru Jong, the Project Manager is responsible for planning, overseeing, and leading the Bonthe District Public and Private WaSH Services project through completion. The position requires interaction with stakeholders to ensure successful implementation.
Reporting to: The general manager
Key Responsibilities:
Under the overall supervision of the General Manager / Executive Director and the lead technician and working in close collaboration on WASH technical, methodological and approach issues with the Welthungerhilfe WASH Expert, the Project Manager will perform the following tasks:
Conceptual development of project activities as indicated in the project document
Leading project planning activities
Coordinating staff activities and internal resources
Managing project progress and adapt work as required
Ensuring project meet deadlines
Managing relationships with communities and stakeholders
Overseeing the regular project monitoring and ensuring that results are leading to the necessary project adjustments
Conducting project review and designing risk mitigation plan
Preparing the monthly / quarterly spending forecast
Preparing monthly and quarterly project reports
Managing field officers and technicians
Conducting hydro-geological assessments and developing site plans for WASH facilities
Preparing documents for pre-informed decision-making by WASAP and WHH on applied technologies
Jointly conceptualizing and overseeing the strategy development for the water quality /safety management with WHH
Ensuring the Promotion of Sanitation Marketing and linking it to the Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) and LANN approach.
Any other assigned task by the General Manager / Executive Director
Desirable Qualification, skills, and competencies
BSc or MSc in the related topics
Good communication and report writing skills and working knowledge of English, Mende / Shebro is an added value
Coordination and organizational skills
Professional experience and background in WASH; experience in WASH Self Supply and Sanitation Marketing is an added value
Background in conducting water quality pilot studies
Capacity in carrying out hydro-geological studies
Professional experience in technical and financial project management
A high level of resilience and readiness to travel and work in remote areas
Ability to be proactive and work independently
Experience working with community-driven development and participatory methodologies
Experience in networking with government and private sector stakeholders at district and national level
Sound project management experience, including financial administration and human resource/team management
Good team player, creative, flexible, and capable of working in a fast-moving environment
Have a valid driver license and can ride a motorbike
Starting date:
Immediately after interview
Mode of Application
Please submit your application by hand to:
The General Manager / Executive Director
Water and Sanitation Promotion (WaSAP) Company (SL) Ltd
Crossing Village- Six Mile
Or
By email to [email protected]
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