WASH Project Manager

Starting Date / Initial Contract Details

October 2025, Full-time, 2-year contract

Role Summary 

Manage and monitor the assigned WASH and infrastructure projects, in line with the objectives, M&E plan, timeframe and budget. Manage and train staff, encourage beneficiary participation, liaise with other stakeholders, and contribute to the development of new WASH project proposals and reports.

Project Overview 

WASH projects to be implemented in Ituri Province alongside mainly emergency health focused projects targeting displaced, war affected and vulnerable populations in NE Congo. This includes providing access to safe water and sanitation for the target population.

Workplace & Conditions 

The post is based in Bunia, Ituri Province, with regular travel to field locations in project areas.

Responsibilities:

Technical Management:

• Responsible for the implementation, management, and supervision of the WASH activites in line with the activity plan and time frame of the relevant projects.

• Manage the quality construction of all infrastructure structures, ensuring good maintenance and sustainable processes are put in place.  

Staff Management

• Manage and oversee the team including recruitment, day-to-day management, development and training.

Financial Management

• Work with the relevant field managers to plan, develop and manage budgets for the assigned project(s).

Logistics

• Manage the procurement of all necessary Infrastructure and WASH supplies and equipment for the assigned activities, ensuring minimum stocks are maintained and items are stored and distributed correctly and timely.

Quality Management

• Implement relevant policies and standards relating to current operations, including national and international standards, donor guidelines and other good practices.  

Qualifications, Experience & Technical Competencies

• Higher level qualification in a technical field, preferably in water and sanitation; BSc / MSc in Water / Environmental Engineering or Management or Civil Engineering or Hydrology / Geology

• 2 years of professional post-qualification experience in a relevant field

• Experience working in a WASH programme in a humanitarian context

• Good English and French language skills

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook

Behavioural Skills  

• Strong servant leadership skills with a consultative management style

• Flexible, self-learner, with good understanding of cross-cultural issues 

• Capacity to work under pressure and manage personal stress levels) 

• Able to oversee multiple tasks, prioritising and delegating as required 

• Good communication skills

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Team Spiritual Life

Reflect the values of Medair with team members, local staff, people we serve, and external contacts. Work, live, and pray together in our Christian faith-based teams. Fully contribute to a rich spiritual team life, including team devotion, prayer, and words of encouragement.

Before you apply

Please ensure you are fully aware of the:

1. Medair organisational values.

2. Medair is committed to safeguarding the protection of beneficiaries, volunteers, staff and partners, and particularly children. Therefore, we do not employ staff whose background we understand to be unsuitable for working with children. Medair staff are required to give the utmost respect to, and comply with, Medair’s accountability policies and best practices.

3. Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC) (which forms part of the recruitment selection process for field positions).

Application Process

To apply, go to this vacancy on our Medair page. Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications. Only English-language applications / CVs will be reviewed.

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