WASH Project Manager

About the role

The WASH Project Manager will lead the planning, coordination and implementation of the Mugombwa & Kigeme Refugee Camps WASH project, ensuring safe water, sanitation and hygiene services for vulnerable children and families.

Key responsibilities

• Develop proposals, work plans and budgets; implement activities within approved timelines and budget.
• Build and maintain partnerships with local authorities, UNHCR, MINEMA, camp leaders and service providers.
• Oversee training programmes, address refugee requests and complaints, and ensure compliance with donor requirements.
• Monitor project performance, prepare monthly and quarterly reports, and manage project data and budgets.

Required profile

• BSc in Water Resource Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Civil Engineering or related field (equivalence required for foreign degrees).
• Minimum 5 years of WASH experience in emergency settings, including at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Strong leadership, cultural and gender sensitivity, and ability to work under stress.
• Fluent oral and written English.

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and internet tools.
• Experience with GIS and design software such as ArcGIS and ArchiCAD.
• Knowledge of CLTS, CBEHPP and PHAST methodologies.