Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential. We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises. Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with 15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The WASH Manager is responsible for the overall management of WASH programs including; sectoral assessment, Rehabilitation project planning, procurement, management and reporting, coordination within Save the Children, representation and networking with partners, staff capacity building, recruitment and supervision and proposal development. 

COMPETENCIES FOR THIS ROLE:

• Delivering Results

Takes personal responsibility and holds others accountable for delivering our ambitious goals for children, continually improving own performance or that of the team/ organisation.

• Applying Technical and Professional Expertise

Applies the required technical and professional expertise to the highest standards; promotes and shares best practice within and outside the organisation.

• Working Effectively with Others:

Works collaboratively to achieve shared goals and thrives on diversity of people and perspectives. Knows when to lead, when to follow, and how to ensure effective cross-boundary working.

• Communicating with Impact Communicates clearly and confidently with others to engage and influence, promotes dialogue and ensures timely and appropriate messages, building confidence and trust.

• Minimum 4 years of working experience, including minimum 2 years of working in WASH-related humanitarian programmes
• Civil engineering or public health, Geologist qualification at least bachelor degree.
• Commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation
• Commitment to capacity building and developing others
• Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong influencing skills
• Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
• A high level of written and spoken English
• The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.
• Commitment to the aims and principles of Save the Children. In particular, a good understanding of the Save the Children mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support.