WASH Project Manager

About the role

The WASH Project Manager will lead the planning, implementation and supervision of water, sanitation and hygiene projects in Ituri Province, DRC. Working on the field, you will ensure safe water access and improved sanitation for displaced and vulnerable populations while fostering community ownership.

Key responsibilities

• Manage assigned WASH and infrastructure projects in line with proposals, budgets and timelines.
• Oversee quality construction, maintenance and sustainability of water and sanitation facilities.
• Conduct regular monitoring and evaluation visits, reporting to field managers.
• Integrate beneficiary participation and accountability mechanisms into project design and execution.
• Recruit, train and supervise local staff and casual labourers.
• Collaborate with M&E Manager and Project Coordinator to ensure compliance with national and international standards.

Required profile

• Senior professional with proven experience in humanitarian WASH projects.
• Strong background in community mobilisation and stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, timelines and multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel frequently to remote field locations.

Required skills

• Project management
• Budget management
• Monitoring and evaluation
• Construction supervision
• Beneficiary participation integration

What we offer

• Full‑time, fixed‑term contract (24 months) based in Bunia.
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on public health outcomes in a humanitarian context.