Project Manager

What is the opportunity?

Reporting directly to Water Mission Regional Manager in Turkana, the Project Manager will perform project management tasks within the regional offices following established standards and procedures. This position will be based in Turkana.  They are primarily office-based but require travel to remote locations in respective regions to carry out inspections or training. They also include frequent field visits and national and occasional international travel.

As a key leader in Water Missions International Kenya, the Project Manager is responsible for leading staff in  developing a biblical worldview culture that leads to God-honoring excellence in all their work and reinforcing the following: providing accurate data, empowering staff to have the skills and mindset needed to acknowledge mistakes or problems as opportunities to find appropriate solutions, and empowering staff to consistently work for excellence in solutions that are consistent with Water Mission’s mission, vision, values, and standards.

The Project manager will be responsible for:

General Responsibilities:

• Maintain a strong Christian witness and model servant leadership to colleagues, partners, the communities we serve, and the public. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Understand, support, and nurture the Vision, Mission, and Core values of Water Mission.
• Provide project management oversight of all projects by tracking the scope of works, project schedule, and budget using Water Missions project management software systems.
• Provide direction and assistance for staff, contractors, and volunteers in the field.
• Provide as-needed onsite project management in support of approved projects.
• Conduct field inspections and site assessments as needed under the direction of the Country Director.
• Maintain regular contact with Department Heads, Water Mission headquarters Program Manager, and stakeholders.
• Oversee project procurement planning and the submission of procurement requisitions to the procurement department.
• Assist with proposal writing, grant applications, and grant reporting.
• Ensure all service contracts are properly tracked, and pay apps are updated accordingly every month and provided to finance as and when needed.
• Oversee the effective coordination of all project activities between engineering, community development, and procurement.
• Oversee management of local contractors.
• Support staff resource tracking and scheduling to ensure suitable utilization of staff time.
• Support vehicle tracking and scheduling to ensure controlled mileage.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What is required?

• Personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Alignment with Water Mission’s Statement of Faith and core values of Love, Excellence, and Integrity.
• Alignment with the principles of servant leadership as embraced within Water Mission.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil/mechanical/chemical engineering or project management is required. 
• Additional professional qualification preferred, preferably in project management.
• 3+ years of experience in WASH related project management.
• Possession of a valid driving license.
• Self-starter who demonstrates initiative.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas and feedback in a constructive way.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally for up to three consecutive weeks, three to four times a year.
• Qualified Turkana residents are encouraged to apply.
• Legal authorization to work in Kenya without sponsorship.
• Commitment to ending the global water crisis.