Project Quality Assurance and Management:

•  Oversee the quality of all services and deliverables provided and ensure alignment with client expectations and contractual obligations.
•  Lead the development of Annual Work Plans, Manuals, and progress reports and ensure timely submission.
•  Monitor project progress and address operational issues proactively to ensure timely resolution.
•  Provide supervision and guidance to the project personnel to foster a collaborative and results-oriented work environment.
•  Coordinate with other staff members workload to ensure efficiency.
•  Provide administrative oversight to ensure quality of service and client satisfaction.

Financial Management:

•  Lead budgetary planning, resource allocation, monitoring, and financial control processes using accounting systems.
•  Review and refine financial reports (monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual) to ensure accuracy and completeness.
•  Approve budgets and financial reports and oversee budget adjustments in coordination with Cowater HQ.
•  Manage procurement processes for technical services, standing offers, goods, and other project requirements.
•  Administer contracts, including amendments and terminations, ensuring compliance with procurement policies.
•  Authorize payments to suppliers.

Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination:

•  Serve as a key point of contact for visiting missions and stakeholders, providing advice on the structure and functions of local ministries and guiding culturally appropriate engagement strategies.
•  Maintain ongoing communication with donors/clients.
•  Schedule and prepare agendas for monthly management meetings.
•  Liaise with headquarters, government counterparts, and other relevant project stakeholders as needed.
•  Build and sustain networks with key actors, including government, civil society, donors, and the private sector.

Qualifications:

•  Proven experience in project management, particularly in international development or a related field.
•  Strong financial management, procurement, and administrative skills.
•  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.
•  Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.
•  Familiarity with donor-funded project operations is an asset.

We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about contributing to impactful international development projects and who thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.