The Aquaya Institute Jobs

Location: Kenya.

Aquaya is a San Francisco-based research and consulting organization dedicated to accelerating safe water delivery in developing countries.

Program Manager

Responsibilities

Execute the overall project strategy and work plan

Maintain daily oversight over program activities

Directly supervise two Program Associates and an Office Administrator based in Nairobi

Participate in networking meetings with relevant water sector stakeholders

Organize program workshops and conference presentationsWith input from the Senior Management team and program partners, manage the development and advertisement of a Request for

Proposals to solicit interest in program participation, review proposals, and select program participants

With support from the Senior Program Manager, develop payment plans and negotiate program agreements with selected participantsOversee data collection

Assist with data analysis, preparation of reports and publications, and other dissemination activities

Liaise with program partners, including the International Water Association,

Provide written program updates to the Senior Program Manager at designated intervals

Work with Office Administrator to track program budget

Track progress against milestones and timeline.

Required Skills

Demonstrated interest in the water sector and/or international development

Demonstrated management, leadership, and decision making skills

Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with attention to detail

Strong work ethic and ability to work independently

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Flexibility and ability to adapt to challenging circumstances

Ability to travel up to 50% of the time

Fluency in English required. French and Portuguese speakers are encouraged to apply.

Required Experience

Minimum of four years of progressively responsible professional experience

Graduate degree in a relevant field (international development, public health, civil and environmental engineering, public policy, economics) preferred

Experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa preferred

Position details

This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

This is a full-time, exempt position.

Compensation includes a competitive salary commensurate with experience and benefits.

The target start date for this position is September 1, 2012.

Candidate must be able to obtain legal right to work in Kenya.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs [at] aquaya.org.

Closing date: 01 Aug 2012