Project Manager Employment Opportunity: The Salvation Army Kenya East Territory

Rural Schools Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Project

Project Background:

The Salvation Army is an international movement that operates in 118 countries.

We are an evangelical part of the Christian Church and have been active in Kenya since 1921.

The Salvation Army Kenya East Territory WASH Project seeks to ensure an effective and healthy learning environment for 10,000 primary school students through hygiene promotion and the improvement of water supply and sanitation facilities in Salvation Army sponsored rural schools.This is a 3 year project, targeting 40 schools throughout Central and Eastern Kenya.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Territorial Projects Officer, the WASH Project Manager will be responsible for all aspects of project implementation, including financial control, reporting, and supervision of a small project team.
It is a one year, full-time contract position, renewable depending on performance.

The position will be based at our Territorial Headquarters in Karen, Nairobi, and involve travel to rural areas approximately 30% of the time.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Direct and monitor all project activities so that the goal and objectives of the project are met
Establish a detailed work schedule for the implementation of the project
Develop criteria for the selection of schools to participate in the project
Design and conduct baseline surveys in the targeted schools, evaluating hygiene practices and identifying water and sanitation concerns
Design an effective monitoring and evaluation system for the project
Ensure proper records are kept in line with the means of verification outlined in the project document
Provide technical advice as required on the watsan interventions proposed by schools throughout the project
Prepare quarterly and annual activity and financial reports
Direct and supervise the daily work of other WASH project staff

Qualifications & Experience:

Minimum Bachelors degree in Community Development, Project Management, Water & Sanitation or other field relevant to the position
Minimum 3 years experience in senior position involving project management for community development, preferably with an NGO or CBO
Specific experience in development project management in the water and sanitation sector
Strong background in community mobilization and use of participatory techniques
Strong financial management skills
Excellent computer skills, including Excel
Advanced organisational, planning, problem solving and leadership skills
Fluent written and verbal English and Kiswahili language skills

Application Details:
Interested candidates should submit their application letter and CV, including contact details of at least 3 professional referees, via email to wash_project @ kya.salvationarmy.org by Friday 7th August 2009.