Local recruitment: Programme Manager (WASH) via ReliefWeb

Job Title: Programme Manager-WASH

Reports to: Programme Coordinator-Health and Nutrition

Direct Reports: Programme Officer WASH, WASH Support Officer

Closely Work With: Health and Nutrition team, Livelihoods team, Education Team, Finance and Procurement team

Job Location: Nairobi (Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Kenya at the time of application – National Position)

Contract Details: Fixed term – 12 months renewable subject to performance and funding availability

Salary Range: Base Salary: Kes 260,809 per month

Housing Allowance: 15% of the base

Job Purpose:

The incumbent will be responsible for guaranteeing the quality, relevance and scaling of WASH strategy and interventions at the country programme, in conformity with Concern Worldwide and other international standards as well as national policies. The Manager, WASH will contribute to WASH needs identification, fundraising, oversee WASH projects technical implementation and guarantee quality, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, representation and actively participate in national WASH and technical forums and contributing to the development of strategic partnership in the WASH sector.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To ensure the overall coordination, planning, monitoring, and management of the WASH project activities.
• Monitoring the implementation of the WASH strategy, its relevance, revision, and cost effectiveness.
• Work with the Concern Worldwide WASH field team to define quality control processes for water and sanitation system improvement projects and support them to deliver high-quality water supply, sanitation and hygiene promotion projects.
• Conduct routine needs analysis to monitor WASH humanitarian situation and coordinate the identification of WASH needs in the target counties.
• Oversee integration of the WASH sector with the other technical sectors including Livelihoods, Health/nutrition, Education and Advocacy etc.
• Identify the subjects for WASH sectoral advocacy specific to the country programme, in collaboration with the Governance and Advocacy team.
• Contribute and/or develop WASH project proposals in close collaboration with the Health and Nutrition and Livelihoods Coordinators.
• Ensure adherence to government standards, SPHERE standards, programme schedules; plan the activities of the sector and ensure effective implementation of the programme schedules.
• Ensure overall management and implementation of WASH projects in all the project sites.
• Support the development and contribute to the implementation of agency-wide strategies, standards, tools and best practices in the WASH sector that effectively engage partners, donors, and governments.
• Contribute and/or develop sector project proposals in close collaboration with the Livelihoods Coordinator.
• Support capacity strengthening initiatives in WASH programming for staff and partners through supporting in the development of learning and training strategies and agendas/curriculums, conducting training and workshops, and coaching
• Prepare appropriate and acceptable designs, develop contract documents including drawings, specifications and bills of quantities for approved project activities.
• To coordinate closely with other Concern programmes, relevant local administration and technical Government Departments and other NGOs doing similar activities in the project areas.
• Ensure quality of materials and workmanship in the programme activities.
• Support and develop the capacity of staff in the areas of WASH for effective integration and implementation
• Represent Concern Worldwide in WASH TWGs and Coordination meetings at National level and liaise with other organizations working in the sector for collaboration and learning
• Develop and document standards and techniques through demonstration models with the aim of developing water and sanitation facilities that can be provided to programme participants cost effectively
• Support in the development and review of WASH related reports and documents for accuracy and appropriateness as required.
• Participate in WASH project evaluation and contribute to the technical evaluation components of the project.
• Contribute to planning and budgeting for future technical phases of the project
• Undertake field visits to check work progress and ensure compliance with project design, proper construction standards, health and safety requirements and adherence to schedules.
• Develop implementation plans including budget controls procedures, activity coding, etc. and ensure these plans and policies are used in the project implementation and project handover to the community
• WASH team recruitment and management.
• To compile and evaluate lessons learned at the completion of the project.
• Ensure timely and proper development of a Procurement Plan for the project inputs.
• Ensure supervision, acquisition and handover of equipment and materials as and where necessary.
• Manage and follow proper procurement procedures

Other Duties

• Adhere to and promote the standards outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct and associated policies to their team, beneficiaries, and be committed to providing a safe working environment
• Participating and contributing towards Concern’s emergency response, as and when necessary
• Comply with Concern’s health, safety and security guidelines during emergencies
• Take all possible measure to meet Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS)
• Any other duties as assigned by the Line Manager

Person Specification

Minimum Education, Qualifications & Experience Required:

• Degree in Water Engineering, Environmental Health or related field.
• At least five years’ experience in the WASH Sector related construction, sanitation and hygiene promotion.
• Demonstrated understanding of WASH programming in both urban and rural context.
• Good understanding of WASH technology options for ASAL and urban informal settlements
• Proficiency in MS Office and Microsoft Outlook.
• Experience working with NGOs in insecure areas and working through and with government systems.
• Must have a working knowledge of Project Cycle Management.
• Working knowledge of the following technical approaches: CLTS, PHAST, CtC, Sanitation marketing and engineering design.

Preference will be given to candidates who have:

• Managerial skills; resourceful and adaptable work approach; creative and proactive approach to problem solving.
• Practical construction skills and an interest in low cost and local materials and techniques.
• Strong analytical and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to beneficiary accountability and humanitarian principles.
• Ability to give attention to details.
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct and associated policies.
• Commitment to beneficiary accountability and humanitarian ethics.

Competencies required:

• Be able to manage self – Awareness of your own abilities and uses abilities to work well with others to achieve tasks and Concern’s objectives.
• Proactively and effectively share information with others. Works effectively with others to achieve best results from people and situations.
• Able to deliver commitments; uses appropriate techniques to help achieve agreed objectives
• Be innovative and creative by developing and implementing new ideas for effective and efficient progress towards the agreed objectives.
• Systematically work towards achieving objectives; informed and timely decisions (appropriate to role), to achieve work objectives.

Safeguarding at Concern: Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies

Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a consultancy opportunity with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their consultancy contract. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to do consultancy work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, being hired as a consultant with Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.

Concern’ is the trading name of ‘Concern Worldwide’, a company limited by guarantee, registered number 39647; registered charity number CHY 5745, registered in Ireland, registered address is 52-55 Lower Camden Street, Dublin 2, Ireland. Follow Concern online: www.concern.net

How to apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements, should send a detailed CV with three professional referees and Cover Letter Only to nairobi.hr@concern.net with the subject of the email as ‘Programme Manager-WASH’ on or before Monday, 14th July 2025. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

Concern Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (for application, written test, interview, training, medical examination etc.) nor act through recruitment agents. This is applicable for all opportunities including staff and interns.

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