WASH Portfolio Manager

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

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Employee Contract Type:

International Assignment (WVI – Paid via GCLA) Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The WASH Portfolio Manager will provide overall leadership, technical direction and management of World Vision PNG’s WASH Technical Program. The role will serve as the primary contact for the donor and key WASH sector stakeholders, while leading a team of senior staff to deliver grant activities and deliverables on time and to a high standard. The position will ensure effective program implementation, manage risks and promote sustainable outcomes that improve child wellbeing.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership and Grant Management

• Set the strategic direction and vision for the WASH program.
• Lead and oversee grant implementation, ensuring strategic objectives are achieved through effective program design, staffing, implementation and quality assurance.
• Align the WASH program with the World Vision PNG Strategic Framework.
• Develop a sustainable and ambitious WASH program strategy that attracts donor funding.
• Identify grant management issues early and ensure timely and effective resolution.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Work with the Program Quality Manager to maintain an effective monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system that supports risk management, learning and accountability.
• Collect, analyse and report monitoring data against standard indicators to key stakeholders.
• Use monitoring evidence to inform program decisions and strategic direction.

Team Leadership and Capacity Building

• Supervise a team of senior national and international staff across different technical areas.
• Strengthen staff capacity to manage complex donor-funded projects.
• Provide leadership and oversight to grant staff and short-term consultants.
• Deliver WASH technical training to staff as required.

Financial and Risk Management

• Manage the grant budget within approved limits and ensure financial reports to donors and Support Offices are accurate and submitted on time.
• Ensure all expenditure is reasonable, correctly allocated and compliant with donor rules, financial management standards and applicable audit requirements.
• Monitor technical budget lines closely to ensure expenditure remains within the approved budget.

Stakeholder Management

• Manage the donor relationship in close collaboration with the Operations Director.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with national and provincial government, NGOs, UN agencies and partners.
• Represent World Vision at key stakeholder meetings and serve as the focal point at technical cluster meetings.
• Lead the management of the WASH Cluster.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A Master’s degree in Water Engineering or Civil Engineering.
• At least eight years of experience in international development, including five years at management level on medium- to large-scale grant-funded projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading WASH programs.
• Strong knowledge of WASH issues and challenges in Papua New Guinea.
• Proven ability to manage programs in complex political and cultural settings.
• Experience coordinating teams across multiple locations.
• A current driver’s licence and the ability to drive.
• A demonstrated track record of leading technical teams and building trust within diverse teams.
• Knowledge of donor policies and requirements, particularly those of DFAT, UNICEF and the World Bank.
• Willingness to travel to implementation sites and within the region as required.
• Willingness to work in challenging security environments in accordance with World Vision’s security policies and procedures.

World Vision is committed to safeguarding all children as well as adults living where World Vision operates. We have zero tolerance for incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. Therefore, World Vision does not hire staff whose background is not suitable for working with children or vulnerable adults, even if their role does not interact directly with them. Each potential team member needs to understand the importance of these issues and be open to further training and guidance on our safeguarding policies and responsibilities.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local and International Applicants (IA's) Accepted