Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) Jobs: Project Manager

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Rural Water Project: Chlorine Dispenser Scale‐Up
Position: Project Manager
Deadline to Apply: 21 December 2009
Start Date: Early 2010, Flexible

Location: Busia, Kenya with flexibility to travel/relocate to Kisumu, Nairobi or
elsewhere in Kenya if the work requires

About Innovations for Poverty Action

IPA is a research organization that creates and evaluates approaches to solving development problems and disseminates information about what works and what does not to policymakers, practitioners, investors and donors around the world.

About the Rural Water Project

IPA’s Rural Water Project is working to disseminate the Chlorine Dispenser—a highly cost‐effective point‐of‐collection water treatment technology developed by the project.

The Chlorine Dispenser has been proven to achieve high usage rates among communities and significantly reduce waterborne disease.

The project has received very strong interest in this promising new technology from a number of partners including several ministries of Kenya’s government.

RWP is expanding its field activities to pilot Chlorine Dispensers in a variety of contexts and in partnership with other institutions.

Informed by these pilots, the project team then plans to implement Chlorine Dispensers on a large scale.

Responsibilities

The Project Manager role is a new leadership position within RWP’s growing field team.

Project Managers will be responsible for executing pilot projects and overseeing field activities as the project grows.

Field Operations Management and Planning:
Manage the day‐to‐day field operations of the project.
Prepare work plans for the execution of field activities and oversee field teams.
The Project Manager will have ownership and responsibility over the successful execution of all field work.
Partnership and Relationship Management:
Maintain and build upon relationships with local stakeholders, including community leaders, elected officials, and government officials at the district level.
Coordinate activities with local ministry offices that IPA works in partnership with.
Financial and Activity Tracking and Reporting:
Track finances for field activities and submit timely and accurate financial reports.
Use management tools to track activity progress and prepare regular activity reports. Effectively coordinate activities with colleagues across all functions of the project and communicate frequently with senior management staff.
Assist in Operations Development:
Work with senior management staff to improve upon systems for managing field activities, delivering project services and ensuring high‐quality operations.
This position will initially be based in Busia, Kenya for a significant period of time.

As the project grows, there is the possibility that travel to other parts of Kenya may be required, with the further possibility of eventual relocation to Kisumu, Nairobi or elsewhere.

Applicants should be flexible with regard to travel and location‐‐the Project Manager may be based in Busia long‐term, or travel and/or relocate if the work requires.

Qualifications

Formal Qualifications, Experience and Skills
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree and a strong academic record
At least two years’ experience in a role with management responsibilities in a high performance professional environment
Strong written English, written Kiswahili and communication skills
Exceptional organisational skills; demonstrated ability to execute complex tasks and effectively manage staff
Strong computer literacy; significant experience with Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
Required Attitude
Enthusiastic to develop personally and professionally and become a leader in our organisation
Eager to be part of a fast‐paced, rapidly growing project and hard‐working team
Motivated by the project’s high potential for widespread impact on public health
To Apply

Applications can be submitted via email to ipak.water.jobs @ poverty‐action.org with the subject line “Project Manager Application.”

Please attach the following documents:
A covering letter explaining the applicant’s interest in the position and fit for the role
The applicant’s updated CV
A copy of an official or unofficial university transcript
Optionally, an example of a management/organisational tool that has been developed and used by the applicant

The deadline to apply is 21 December 2009.

Short‐listed candidates will be contacted on a rolling basis as applications are received.