Program Manager – LIVING WATER INTERNATIONAL MEXICO (OAXACA)

POSITION PURPOSE: Responsible for providing programming and technical implementation guidance to the program components of Water Access, Hygiene and Sanitation promotion, Church and Community Mobilization (CCM ) activities and Monitoring and Evaluation.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Experience:

• Degree in a technical or managerial field – engineering/business administration/international development or equivalent;
• Minimum 5 years of experience in program design, strategy implementation and leadership;
• Personnel/Team management experience
• 3 years’ experience in financial analysis/budget management

Business Competencies & General Skills

• Knowledge and experience with WASH sector guidelines and best practices
• Knowledge and experience in program report writing
• Knowledge and experience in program design
• Knowledge and experience designing or delivering WASH programming
• Highly proficient in English both spoken and written
• Ability to produce and deliver presentations
• Highly proficient basic computer skills – Word, excel, power point
• Oral Communication/Presentation skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in rural environments with little to no infrastructure
• License to drive a vehicle

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Oversee the development of the program design with key stakeholders and ensure it is in compliance and compatibility with the LWI global strategic plan
• Responsible for the programmatic delivery of the LWI approved country strategy
• Responsible to ensure programs operate under LWI global quality standards
• Responsible to lead procurement of capital equipment under approved procurement processes
• Manage all field level program coordinators – this includes but is not limited to program delivery / design, performance management, monitoring work schedules, discipling coordinators, developing trainings, training materials and staff coordination
• Co-lead project design as part of the SMT, revise project objectives and create logical frame work matrix (activities, processes, inputs, outputs, outcomes and impacts) for program alignment with programming
• Report to SMT monthly on program progress
• Write monthly, quarterly and annual reports per regional guidelines and submit within deadlines
• Direct visits with coordinators in their work areas (minimum of once per week per coordinator)
• Manage external consultants and individuals sub-contracted to implement hardware contracts and other program components
• Develop relationships with major stakeholders in WPA areas
• Execute other tasks as required for the successful implementation of the program.