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Save the Children

Global independent charity improving children's lives

Oficial Wash y Cambio Climático

Program ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia

About the Job

Requirements

  • Professional qualification in engineering, architecture, water and sanitation, or a related discipline.
  • Must be available to reside in Cali and travel frequently to project intervention areas.
  • At least three years of certified professional experience in construction or rehabilitation of WASH infrastructure.
  • At least three years of certified professional experience implementing Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) projects.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Fluency in written and spoken Spanish.
  • Knowledge of protection issues in humanitarian settings.
  • Commitment to gender equality and human rights.
  • Ability to discuss sensitive issues respectfully and carefully with a wide range of stakeholders, groups, and individuals.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the implementation of WASH and climate change projects in Colombia, and support proposal development, planning, budgeting, communications, and timely and accurate reporting according to Save the Children Colombia planning processes.
  • Manage the overall logical framework, assigned projects, and quality in line with objectives, annual plans, budgets, and milestones in priority departments for WASH and climate change.
  • Supervise assigned project execution to ensure timely delivery of field activities.
  • Lead the technical components of water, sanitation, and environmental needs assessments and participate in selecting target communities.
  • Provide a monthly work plan in coordination with office managers, focal points for assigned projects, and the Senior Technical Expert for WASH and Climate Change.
  • Coordinate with the program and MERA teams to ensure appropriate monitoring and evaluation, with specific attention to the requirements of each assigned project.
  • Support implementation of assigned projects in accordance with donor-approved planning instruments.
  • Lead technical assessments in coordination with other Save the Children thematic areas and/or other agencies, documenting findings and ensuring each assessment includes an analysis of children's specific needs.
  • Supervise water access, sanitation and hygiene infrastructure, and school infrastructure works.
  • Support field offices in achieving expected results and maximizing the impact and sustainability of assigned project activities.
  • Lead consolidation of technical and financial reports reflecting progress, challenges, and difficulties encountered during program implementation.
  • Support timely donor reporting on project activities in accordance with Save the Children and relevant external donor requirements.
  • Ensure humanitarian minimum standards are maintained in accordance with the Sphere Charter, the Red Cross Code of Conduct, and INEE Minimum Standards for Education in Emergencies, as well as applicable technical regulations for construction and education in Colombia.
  • Carry out other duties inherent to the position.

Desired Qualifications

  • Fluency in written and spoken English.
  • Experience in emergency or humanitarian assistance contexts.

About the Company

Save the Children

Global independent charity improving children's lives

Save the Children is a global, independent charity that helps children in crisis and everyday life. It works in about 120 countries by running programs and campaigns that aim to keep children alive, protect them, help them develop, and let them participate in society. The organization directly delivers services and also advocates for policy changes, working with local partners and communities. Its approach combines field programs with advocacy and partnerships to reach millions of children—last year more than 55 million were helped through its work. What sets it apart is its large international footprint, its clear focus on children’s rights, and its commitment to transparency, collaboration, and integrity while pursuing concrete, measurable changes. The goal is to ensure every child has the right to survival, protection, development, and participation, and to drive immediate and lasting improvements in children’s lives.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Toronto, Canada
Founded
1919

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