Position Overview:
The WASH Project Manager will lead the implementation of the WASH project under AHF fund in Khedir District, in Daikundi Province, focusing on sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene solutions in a challenging environment. This role involves managing project staff, coordinating with partners and stakeholders, ensuring compliance with donor requirements, and integrating gender-sensitive approaches. The manager will oversee technical designs, community engagement, and risk mitigation while adhering to security protocols and cultural norms.
Responsibilities
1. Project Planning and Implementation
1.1 Develop and update project work plans, timelines, and budgets in coordination with relevant departments.
1.2 Ensure timely delivery of WASH infrastructure (e.g., water systems, latrines) and hygiene promotion activities
1.3 Conduct field visits to monitor progress and resolve challenges in remote/rural areas
2. Staff Management & Capacity Building
2.1 Lead a team of engineer, hygiene promoters, and support staff
2.2 Facilitate training on WASH standards, hygiene training, gender inclusion, and community engagement.
2.3 Conduct performance reviews, assess staff training needs and nurture a collaborative work environment.
2.4 Facilitate regular meetings for project alignment and knowledge sharing among staff.
2.5 Promote teamwork and effective internal communication.
3. Stakeholder Coordination
3.1 Liaise with donors, sectorial authorities, partners, and local institutions in coordination with Liaison Manager,
3.2 Facilitate community consultations to ensure ownership and sustainability.
3.3 Represent NQA in donor meetings, and other related coordination forums
4. Technical Oversight
4.1 Coordinate with technical staff to ensure WASH designs align with national standards, donor requirements, and recognized guidelines (e.g., SPHERE), where applicable.
4.2 Supervise construction quality and safety, using tools required software.
5. Compliance, Reporting, and Budget Management
5.1 Follow financial and operational guidelines of NQA and donors.
5.2 Prepare progress reports, case studies, final evaluations, and learning outcome assessments
5.3 Ensure media materials (photos/videos) are collected with consent, appropriately stored, and reflect project achievements.
5.4 Oversee and monitor expenditure, ensuring efficient resource allocation
5.5 Track procurement and logistics related to WASH activities
5.6 Maintain project related filing systems, both digital and physical.
5.7 Collaborate closely with finance, HR, and procurement for documentation and accountability.
6. Risk Management & Security
6.1 Apply NQA’s safety protocols to protect staff and beneficiaries
6.2 Proactively address project risks such as cultural sensitivities, remote access, or policy shifts
6.3 Ensure programming is conflict-sensitive and inclusive
7. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEAL)
7.1 Coordinate with the MEAL team to support monitoring activities.
7.2 Contribute to document lessons learned with the MEAL team and refine strategies for improved impact.
7.3 Use MEAL findings to inform adaptive project management.
