Programmes Manager - WASH

Flexible – Kampala, with possible placement in Northern or Western Uganda • Deadline: 30 Sept 2026

About GrowthAid

GrowthAid is an impact-oriented NGO headquartered in Ghana, with a Country Office in Tamale and operations in Uganda, Liberia, and Sierra Leone (the latter two through strategic partners). We work with communities, government, and development stakeholders to drive equitable access to clean water, improved sanitation and hygiene services, resilient livelihoods, and climate-resilient development. GrowthAid Uganda is recruiting ahead of an anticipated grant award, to build a strong programme team in advance of project start-up.

Project Brief

The Programme Manager – WASH will provide technical and managerial leadership for GrowthAid Uganda’s water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programming. The role is central to preparing GrowthAid Uganda for the start-up of an anticipated new grant, and will lead programme design refinement, team-building, and early implementation planning, before transitioning into full programme delivery, quality assurance, and donor reporting once the grant is confirmed.

Role Summary

Key Responsibilities

Programme Leadership and Strategic Implementation

Lead the design, planning, and implementation of integrated WASH programming in line with GrowthAid’s strategy and recognized WASH sector standards.
Translate programme goals into detailed workplans, budgets, and measurable indicators.
Ensure programme designs reflect equity, gender sensitivity, and long-term sustainability.

Technical Oversight and Quality Assurance

Provide technical guidance on water supply, sanitation, hygiene promotion, and WASH systems strengthening.
Ensure adherence to national WASH guidelines, organizational standards, and donor requirements.
Coordinate periodic programme reviews, learning sessions, and quality/fidelity checks.

Supervision and Team Management

Supervise WASH field/project staff, where assigned, and coordinate closely with the Programme Officer – Livelihoods as a peer role under the Head of Programmes.
Facilitate team meetings, performance reviews, and coaching to promote staff development and accountability.
Build a collaborative, results-oriented team culture ahead of and during grant implementation.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

Support development and use of M&E tools that capture WASH programme outcomes and learning.
Track programme indicators and provide timely, evidence-based inputs for donor and internal reports.
Document success stories, case studies, and lessons learned to inform continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Engagement and Representation

Serve as GrowthAid Uganda’s focal person for WASH-related coordination platforms at district and national level.
Build and maintain relationships with local government, traditional and community leaders, NGOs, and other development actors.
Represent GrowthAid in technical meetings, workshops, and joint assessments.

Operational and Financial Coordination

Work with Finance and Operations teams to ensure efficient resource utilization, procurement, and logistics.
Participate in development and management of programme budgets; track expenditure against plans.

Qualifications & Experience

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Environmental Health/Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Development Studies, or related field. A Master’s degree is an advantaged.

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years’ progressive experience managing WASH or multi-sector development programmes, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
Proven experience with WASH systems strengthening, water supply, sanitation, and hygiene promotion, preferably in rural or underserved communities.
Working knowledge of Uganda’s WASH sector policies and coordination structures.
Prior experience preparing for or mobilizing a new grant/project start-up is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

Strong programme and people management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication in English; fluency in a local language of the project area is an advantage.
Strong analytical, budgeting, and donor reporting skills.
High degree of cultural sensitivity, integrity, and commitment to community-centered development.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard project management tools.