Location: Battambang, Cambodia
Job ID: 12703
Date Posted: Nov 23, 2021
Job Description
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At Samaritan’s Purse, the Gospel really is at the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and prayer and from there we go into our work empowered to make a difference in the world. Our teams are full of passionate people who want to work with excellence and serve to make a difference. If you are searching for more than just a job, but a Career with lasting impact, come see how we accomplish that!
A day in the life of a WASH Sector Manager in Cambodia
In this role, you will support in the overall water, sanitation and hygiene efforts within all of our programs to bring lasting change to communities facing these difficulties. This position will have a focus on the training and capacity building of Samaritan’s Purse WASH field staff as well as the continued advancement of our WASH Programming within the larger WASH context in Cambodia. Let God put your talents to use for a humanitarian cause with an eternal purpose.
Job Duties
- Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ.
- Oversee Field Activities and Staff
- Work with Program Managers to ensure that WASH activities stay within the work plan and within the scope of overall Samaritan’s Purse Cambodia programming including time frame, resource allocation, scope, and risk management.
- Coordinate with field staff to address specific challenges related to water, sanitation and hygiene programming, baseline surveys, monitoring and assessments; while building capacity of WASH staff in the field. Provide technical backstopping for WASH projects as needed.
- Produce technical writing in the form of grant proposals, case studies, and articles. Review WASH portions of each proposal as outlined in Projects’ awards management process.
- Assist in interviewing candidates to fill WASH positions in the field as requested by regional/country leadership teams.
- Ensuring High Quality Program Design and Implementation
- Work with Program Managers to ensure that WASH activities stay within the work plan and within the scope of overall Samaritan’s Purse Cambodia programming including time frame, resource allocation, scope, and risk management.
- Coordinate with field staff to address specific challenges related to water, sanitation and hygiene programming, baseline surveys, monitoring and assessments; while building capacity of WASH staff in the field. Provide technical backstopping for WASH projects as needed.
- Produce technical writing in the form of grant proposals, case studies, and articles. Review WASH portions of each proposal as outlined in Projects’ awards management process.
- Assist in interviewing candidates to fill WASH positions in the field as requested by regional/country leadership teams.
- Attend daily morning devotions and participate in prayer support for the ministry, donors and volunteers.
- Maintain a strong Christian witness to colleagues, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and the general public.
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Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in water supply and sanitation engineering, hydraulic engineering, civil engineering, or related field. At least three (3+) years of experience in similar WASH role; or equivalent combination of experience and education.
- Twelve credit hours of college-level Biblical studies strongly preferred.
- Experience implementing a program in accordance with Samaritan’s Purse Project Management policies and procedures is desirable.
- Experience working in Southeast Asia is desirable with a thorough knowledge of a wide range of WASH needs and appropriate interventions.
- Strong monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and financial management experience.
- Proven international management and leadership experience.
- Proficient in Auto CAD, EPANET 2, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Possesses strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Diplomatic in communications with all NGO, governmental, and community partners.
- Able to coach and mentor others.
Job Location: Battambang, Cambodia
Type (Full-Time/Part-Time/Associate): Full-Time, 12 – month contract with a potential for renewal
Restrictions (Accompanied/Non-Accompanied): Non-Accompanied (no spouse or children)
Language Requirement: Fluent spoken and written English required (Khmer language desirable, but not required).
Travel Expectations: Overnight domestic travel of approximately 50 days/year.
Benefits
- Career with purpose!
- Medical, prescription, dental & vision coverage
- Disability insurance
- Term Life insurance
- Retirement savings plan (after 1 year)
- 10 paid holidays (holiday observance will depend on the host country)
- 12 vacation days per year
- Annual home leave
Samaritan’s Purse Mission Statement:
Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God’s love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.
