Under the Direct supervision of the Head of Programs (HoP), WASH Program Manager is responsible for the successful implementation of the projects under the WASH program, and for development in the sector, and program. He/she supervises, that the specific results are achieved in proper quality and time and that all necessary administrative and financial rules related adhere to Ethiopian and donor requirements and regulations.

Main responsibilities:

• Manage multiple project cycles including planning, needs assessment/identification, proposal preparation, budgeting, monitoring, reporting, financial management, cash flow planning, etc.

• Oversights of an ongoing project, specifically ensuring all project contractual obligations are met by individual project teams.

• Ensuring all the necessary national-level administrative outputs (narrative and financial reporting, evaluations, etc.)

• Ensuring the quality of projects s and their compliance with PIN policies and guidelines

• Responsible for initiating, following, and ensuring the proper execution of procurement procedures

• Management of program team following PIN HR manual

• Ensure proper processing and documentation of all tenders.

• Control of processes in the area of monitoring and evaluation

• Direct involvement and supervision in the launching phases of new project

• Primary responsibility to follow all contractual obligations (project document + donor's contract)

• Communication and solving of all changes related to budget, timeframe or project's results

• Building up the team spirit and good personal relations

• Collecting of all necessary information in the given sector and initiation of new projects/ programs

• New proposals writing in close cooperation with Head of Programs

• Formulation of program strategies and the creation of new projects

• PIN representation to donors, local partners, authorities and community

Job Requirements

• MSc or MA Degree in Project/Program Management, Public Health and WASH related fields of study with  5+ years of relevant work experience in program management (including proven experience with projects proposal writing, and PCM)

• Experience of WASH related programming is advantageous

• Experience on WASH soft activities (Sanitation, Baby WASH) and WASH constructions

• International or local NGO experiences is advantageous,

• Experience in partnership with Ministry of water, and Health, Bureau of Water and Health, Zonal & Woreda Water and Health Departments/Offices

• Experience in developing quality programs, strategic planning, enforcement processes

• Previous experience in SNNPR region

• Excellent planning, budgeting, monitoring and organizational and communication skills

• Strong staff management skills

• Excellent planning and organizational skills,

• Very good communicative skills with government stakeholders and donor,

• Ability to work independently and with team,

• Excellent knowledge of spoken & written Amharic and English, including a very good writing skills is a prerequisite

• Report writing skills

• 3 strong references (will be crosschecked)

Other Benefits PIN Offer

• Standard work schedule of 40 hours per week from Monday to Friday

• Per diems for working and Accommodation outside of the duty office depending on the location

• Transport Allowance

• Emergency allowance for the emergency program staffs

• Bank loan facilities

• 20 days of paid annual and after 5 years of work an extra paid day for every year

• Extra days of paid leaves for selected holidays

• Medical insurance, including spouse and children

• Accident insurance for all injuries during work time based on the law

• Pension contribution of 11% from PIN

• Paternity leave of extra 2 paid days above the mandatory 3 days

• Maternity leave according to the law and extra financial motherhood support

• Monthly mobile phone hybrid tariff

• PIN supports fast career growth and internal mobility

• International environment with opportunities to learn from other PIN’s country programs

• Extensive Capacity Building program, both internal and external trainings, including the Induction training

• Internal online learning opportunities, such as access to PIN’s e-learning platform and webinars

• Tea and coffee provided in the workplace

•  Affordable hot meals available at the office canteen

• Annual staff retreat

• Friendly and fair work environment with small collective where everyone knows each other

How to Apply

Register using the following LINK

For more information contact email: hr.ethiopia@peopleinneed.cz 

 Women are strongly encouraged to apply.