Project Manager US Non-profit Job Careers – Water Compass
Job Title: Project Manager – WASH
Organisation: Water Compass
Duty Station: Uganda
About US:
Water Compass is a US based non-profit organization with a sole focus on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programs in Uganda.
Job Summary: The Project Manager will oversee the implementation of a USAID funded project to increase household access to sanitation services, and improve health through hygiene behavior change campaigns in homes and schools. Project activities are focused in Sembabule and Bukomansimbi Districts in central Uganda. The position is based in Sembabule town with regular travel to the field.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Project coordination and day-to-day supervision of programmatic activities
- External representation at sub-county, district and regional level
- Project planning, monitoring and evaluation
- Budget management and financial oversight
- Report writing
- Human resource management
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate must hold a Degree in related field (public/environmental health/engineering)
- At least two years managing WASH projects
- Experience managing a diverse team
- Sense of humor
- Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Fluent English – written and spoken
- Previous experience working with large donors (eg. USAID, UNICEF)
- Ability to drive manual vehicle/motorcycle
- Knowledge of Luganda
How to Apply:
All interested and qualified candidates please send the Cover letter (no longer than one page) and CV (no longer than three pages) to jobs@watercompass.org with the subject line Project Manager.
Deadline: 29th May 2020