Water Mission is a Christian engineering nonprofit that builds safe water solutions for people in developing countries, refugee camps, and disaster areas. Since 2001, Water Mission has served more than 8 million people in 60 countries, sharing safe water and the message of God’s love. Working at Water Mission is as much a calling as it is a career, and we are searching for people with the courage, passion, and drive to help us change the world. Read more about our Statement of Faith and Our Christian Mission.

Job Summary

Reporting directly to Water Mission’s Country Director in Tanzania, the Kasulu Project Manager will implement project management tasks within the Country Program following established standards and procedures. The position is based in Kasulu, Tanzania. The position requires travel to remote locations in respective regions to conduct inspections or training. The job entails frequent field visits and national and occasional international travel.

As a key leader in Water Missions International Tanzania, the Project Manager is responsible for leading staff in developing a biblical worldview culture that leads to God-honoring excellence in all their work and reinforcing the following: providing accurate data, empowering staff to have the skills and mindset needed to acknowledge mistakes or problems as opportunities to find appropriate solutions, and empowering staff to consistently work for excellence in solutions that are consistent with Water Mission’s mission, vision, values, and standards.

General Duties

Mission Driven

• Maintain a strong Christian witness and model servant leadership to colleagues, partners, the communities we serve, and the public.
• Engage and participate in prayer before and after team meetings.
• Lead and participate in biblically based staff devotions.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand, support, and nurture the Vision, Mission, and Core values of Water Mission.
• Provide project management oversight of all projects by tracking the scope of works, project schedule, and budget using Water Missions project management software systems.
• Provide direction and assistance for staff, contractors, and volunteers in the field. Provide as-needed onsite project management in support of approved projects.
• Conduct field inspections and site assessments as needed under the direction of the Country Director.
• Maintain regular contact with Department Heads, Water Mission headquarters Program Manager, and stakeholders.
• Oversee project procurement planning and the submission of procurement requisitions to the procurement department.
• Assist with proposal writing, grant applications, and grant reporting.
• Ensure all service contracts are properly tracked and pay apps are updated accordingly every month and provided to finance as and when needed.
• Oversee the effective coordination of all project activities between engineering, community development, and procurement.
• Management of local contractors. Support staff resource tracking and scheduling to ensure suitable utilization of staff time.
• Support the vehicle tracking and scheduling to ensure controlled mileage. Other duties assigned.

Relationship and alignment

• Personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Alignment with Water Mission’s Statement of Faith and core values of Love, Excellence, and Integrity.

Qualifications and Experiences

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Additional professional qualification preferred, preferably in project management.
• 3+ years of experience in project management.
• Possession of a valid driving license

Skills & Abilities

• Self-starter who demonstrates initiative.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas and feedback constructively.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally for up to three consecutive weeks, three to four times a year.
• Legal authorization to work in Malawi without sponsorship.

Application Instruction

Apply directly via the Water Mission Website.

Applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates, Testimonials, and contacts of three traceable referees.

Applications shall be received no later than November 20, 2024.