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Job Description
The Ghana Senior Program Manager (SPM) for water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) is responsible for the high-quality design, implementation, management, supervision and evaluation of iDE Ghana’s WASH portfolio, including ongoing programs functions, new projects, and consulting. The SPM-WASH position plays a critical technical and partnership role, with an emphasis on a role of coordination, quality assurance, and management to related Project Managers/Team Leaders in accordance with the international and national standards to ensure all WASH projects are implemented to a high standard. As a senior management team member, the SPM-WASH participates in strategic planning and budgeting initiatives in addition to problem-solving. S/he works within the guidelines, policies and mission of iDE and will be accountable and responsible for the iDE Ghana WASH portfolio. S/he will also be responsible for strategic leadership in the design and delivery of assigned WASH projects in accordance with the mission and the goals of the organization. The SPM-WASH will be responsible for providing broad oversight on management functions related to Project Managers/Team Leaders and their project teams, emphasizing a peer-to-peer support modality. This will require close coordination with the Leadership and Senior Management Teams, as well as with the Business and Fund Development Unit (BD/FD), Operations Unit (Ops) and the Global Programs Unit (especially Global WASH) at the iDE Head Office.
Requirement(s)
Minimum of 5 years of leadership in the WASH space Demonstrated expertise in WASH, public health, market systems development, or innovative financing for international development Proven skills in leading strategic programming and planning processes to ensure program effectiveness. Ability to manage diverse (multicultural, functional, socio-economic, educational and professional) teams with strong teamwork skills, excellent communication abilities in a multicultural environment, and the capacity for participatory leadership. An established network in the WASH space in Ghana Proven experience in writing proposals and securing funding for programs. Demonstrable experience in driving integrated advocacy, communications, and fundraising approaches to support program objectives. Ability to thrive in a high-pressure and rapidly changing environment, demonstrating resilience and adaptability. Ability to provide mentorship and advisory support to the technical team. Sensitivity to work in rural contexts and with women, youth, and ethnic groups. A high level of commitment to iDE’s values and objectives. Demonstrates empathy, humility, authenticity, and respect in the workplace. A high sense of responsible approach to all tasks and ownership of the position. Willingness to take on additional areas of responsibility relevant to the role.
