WASH Project Manager

Starting Date / Initial Contract Details

March 2025; 100%, 2 years                                                

Role Summary 

The WASH Project manager is responsible for the implementation, management, supervision and support of the assigned infrastructure and/or WASH project(s) that are being implemented in the Ituri Province. The WASH activities go alongside emergency health focused projects that target displaced, war affected and vulnerable populations in NE Congo.

Project Overview 

The WASH projects will be implemented in Ituri Province alongside emergency health focused projects that target displaced, war-affected and vulnerable populations in NE Congo.

Workplace & Conditions 

The post will be based in Bunia with regular travel to the field location and to villages in project areas. Occasional insecurity may cause periods of restricted movement. Bunia is a moderately sized town and there are other NGOs and UN agencies present which contribute to social life. There is a mobile network and internet most of the time.

Responsibilities:

•                     Technical Management: Be responsible for the implementation, management, supervision and support of the assigned infrastructure and/or WASH project(s) in line with the activity plan and time frame of the relevant project proposal(s).

•                     Staff Management: Manage and oversee the assigned team including recruitment, day-to-day management, development and training, appraisals.

•                     Financial Management: Monitor budgets and spending, prepare cash need forecast, ensuring that required paperwork is completed accurately and in a timely manner.

•                     Logistic Management: Manage the correct and timely procurement (within budgetary constraints) of all necessary Infrastructure and WASH supplies and equipment for the assigned activities, ensuring minimum stocks are maintained and items are stored and distributed correctly and timely.

•                     Quality Management: Promote and use the Medair e-library and other operating procedures, ensuring that all standardised formats are used, and guidelines are followed. Ensure that most up to date documents are used across the project(s).

 

Team Spiritual Life

Reflect the values of Medair with team members, local staff, people we serve, and external contacts. Work, live, and pray together in our Christian faith-based teams. Fully contribute to a rich spiritual team life, including team devotion, prayer, and words of encouragement. 

Before you apply 

Please ensure you are fully aware of the: 

1. Medair organisational values.

2. Medair is committed to safeguarding the protection of beneficiaries, volunteers, staff and partners, and particularly children. Therefore, we do not employ staff whose background we understand to be unsuitable for working with children. Medair staff are required to give the utmost respect to, and comply with, Medair’s accountability policies and best practices. 

3. Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC) (which forms part of the recruitment selection process for field positions). 

Application Process 

To apply, go to this vacancy on our Medair page. Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications. Only English-language applications / CVs will be reviewed.