Purpose
WaterAid is on a mission to change normal for millions of people within a generation – by getting clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene to everyone, everywhere by 2030.
The Manager Urban Programmes will be responsible for overall strategic and operations for Urban WASH programme. H/She will be is responsible for urban programme development, delivery, quality of services and budget management. In addition, H/She will lead the urban programme team and partners to ensure access of the poor, un-served and neglected communities to safe water, hygienic sanitation and hygiene education.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
1. Develop and implement Urban WASH programme in line with the organisational vision, values and approach as spelled out in Country Programme Strategy and strategic plans.
2. Work collaboratively with other programmes for integrating cross-programme activities and functions.
3. Ensure compliance of minimum commitments related to key organisational frameworks including water quality, sustainability, E&I at implementation level and identify, evaluate and engage with strategic partners for achieving programme objectives and outputs
4. Contribute/lead in designing concepts papers, and funding proposals and keep the Urban Programme abreast with new trends, technologies and approaches as they emerge
5. Document and report progress made and learnings during programme implementation.
6. Support partners in developing and implementing effective, efficient and inclusive project plans
7. Conduct regular programme and project reviews and provide feed-back for improved performance
8. Facilitate exposure and experience sharing among partners & stakeholders for wider learning
9. Contribute to organisational strategic planning process for reviewing and developing strategic plans
10. Provide relevant support and programme data to Programme Quality for six-monthly & annual reports, programme reviews and other need-based reporting to donors and the UK office
11. Facilitate technical reviews and post implementation surveys on project sites and lead and contribute in team-building initiatives
12. Cultivate and strengthen functional relationships with relevant stakeholders including government and civil society for programme enhancement
13. Represent CP programmes at relevant WASH forums for exchange of experiences and knowledge and present programme initiatives to potential donors and stakeholders for exploring new opportunities
Experience and Skills
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Our people promise
We’re looking for people who share a commitment to our vision, and a commitment to playing their part in changing normal. We’re looking for people with an appreciation and respect for different people and ideas, and the energy and expertise to help tackle the most important challenges.
In return, you can expect to get inspiration from the change you help make happen, a sense of belonging and the feeling of being part of a global community. You will also experience stimulation and fulfilment, the chance to grow, and space to be yourself at your best.
This is our pledge to you.
WaterAid is an international not-for-profit, determined to make clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone, everywhere within a generation. Since we started in 2006 in Pakistan, we’ve remained resolutely focused on tackling these three essentials that transform people’s lives. Without all three, people can’t live dignified, healthy lives. With all three, they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty, and change their lives for good. Children grow up healthy and strong, women and men get to earn a living, whole communities start to thrive. It sounds normal and it should be. By inspiring people and sparking chain reactions we help deliver lasting change in what’s normal. By working closely with partners internationally and on the ground in some of the toughest places in the world, we help achieve widespread change. Millions of people have already taken control of their lives and built better futures.