• Steer, supervise and support six CRS staff in the design, management, implementation and monitoring of community based WASH activities.
• Ensure proactive project management through strong adherence to program quality standards, monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEAL) and evidence based decisions.
• Ensure project adheres to national and international standards (Sphere, WHO, WASH cluster and the Government of Uganda) and Do No Harm principles.
• Provide management support and technical guidance to the WASH team on issues of hygiene sensitization, procurement, supply, and oversight of construction activities to ensure timely completion.
• Ensure all WASH programs have strong M&E systems in place and that lessons learned and best practices are being documented.
• Develop high quality case-studies that can be shared with donor and government officials.
• Ensure timely communication of project progress with the CRS Country Manager, donor and government highlighting project impact against indicators.
• Ensure proper baseline and end of project evaluation surveys are conducted in a timely manner and ensure regular project reflections.
• Ensure systematic water quality testing is conducted to ensure water is safe and meets the Government of Uganda’s minimum standards.

• Ensure grant compliance according to donor requirements and flexibilities and communicate challenges/constraints/opportunities to senior management.
• Monitor project expenses, ensure strong budget management and conduct budget analysis to ensure project is completed within budget.
• Ensure that cash forecasts are accurate and timely.
• Take lead in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and final project progress and financial reports to CRS Region/HQ and external donors
• Develop and manage budgets for WASH projects including submission of monthly/quarterly cash forecasts and effective tracking of expenditures

• Develop new proposals in collaboration with the project team, and work on concept papers and budgets for WASH interventions
• Identify capacity building needs of the project and organize capacity building opportunities as needed

• Represent CRS in meetings or discussions with government/donor/NGOs/WASH cluster.
• Provide regular updates to the Country Manager on progress, priorities and constraints – verbally and in writing.
• Maintain regular communication with the Regional Technical Advisors on WASH, MEAL and Humanitarian Response/ICT4D.
• Ensure documentation and communication of project activities and learning with the country program.

• Identify staffing needs on a timely basis to ensure appropriate recruitments.
• Support orientation of all new team members in CRS’ mission and vision, values based behaviors, and organizational culture.
• Promote a culture of respect, learning, professionalism and excellence on the team.
• Identify talent and provide on the job learning and other growth opportunities to develop new leaders in the country program.
• Deliberately work to develop and grow national staff to assume progressively more senior positions on the team.
• Set a good example of self-care. Identify stress in team members and support constructive coping behaviors.

• Ensure adherence by staff and self to CRS security protocols and contribute to updating as requested.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• The applicant must hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field such as engineering, public health or a related field.
• At least five years’ of related work experience, plus a preferred minimum of two years’ experience managing post disaster WASH projects
• Past experience in community development, community mobilization, or similar self-help initiatives
• Experience in hygiene promotion, information/education/communication for hygiene, water supply management, and WASH needs assessments
• Experience in the creation of WASH facilities in a transitional settlement
• A proven track record in managing a large team of professional technical personnel. An interest in and ability to build capacity in implementing teams and community bodies, with a focus on community participation.
• Ability to work in partnership with local communities, NGOs, local Church, local government and the WASH cluster as appropriate.
• An awareness of local construction technologies and materials
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.  Ability to read, analyze and interpret administrative reports, technical procedures, or government regulations.
• Ability to write reports, and procedure manuals and effectively present information and respond to questions from CRS senior management.
• Effective and efficient budget/financial management skills
• Fluency in English (both spoken and written).
• Self-reliance and an ability to work in a challenging and demanding environment, under little supervision.

• Sets clear goals and manages toward them
• Collaborates effectively with staff and stakeholders
• Manages financial resources with integrity
• Applies program quality standards to project design and organizational learning
• Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)
• Serves with Integrity
• Models Stewardship
• Cultivates Constructive Relationships
• Promotes Learning

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