Senior Program Manager, WASH Financing

Tracking Code

7159

World Vision is hiring a Senior Program Manager to serve on the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) team.

At a Glance

Role: Senior Program Manager

Location: Remote from 40+ states; Hybrid if located near D.C. or Seattle

Reports to: WASH Technical Director

Required Experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (eight years). Requires a minimum of 6-8 years of relevant professional experience. Work experience to include direct experience managing large grants from US Government agencies, institutional foundations, or individual mega donors. Proven experience effectively managing large projects and successful resolution of implementation challenges. Demonstrated ability to facilitate multi-stakeholder engagement.

Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.A. for any employer.

Travel: Up to 30% of time both in development and fragile contexts.

Estimated Salary Range: $94,000.00 - $110,000.00

The Job

World Vision is looking for a Senior Program Manager, WASH to support our programmatic work. Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) are at the heart of child well-being and foundational to World Vision’s mission for all children and their communities to experience life in all its fullness. As our work looks to transition and advance with only 5 years remaining on the calendar to achieve the 2030 U.N. Sustainable Development Goals, World Vision must accelerate efforts. We are in the early stages of building our next 5-year Global WASH Business Plan, outlining our commitment to invest over $1 billion over the next five years to extend the impact of our work across 42 countries. This plan will have increased efforts supporting financing solutions for WASH. As a Senior Program Manager, you will support a portfolio of WASH programs and lead the operational efforts of WASH projects that integrate financing solutions, working closely with the Director of WASH Financing Solutions at VisionFund International. In this role, you will engage with field teams to design, implement, and scale WASH initiatives that leverage financing mechanisms to meet the needs of communities we serve. This role is designed for a dynamic, proactive individual ready to make a tangible impact by connecting financing strategies with WASH initiatives that drive meaningful, sustainable change.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

Keep Christ central in individual and corporate life. Actively participate in and contribute to the spiritual disciplines of the organization (Christian conduct, chapel, prayer, worship, devotions, and leadership of devotions); incorporate WV Core Values into decisions within scope of role.
Carry out our Christian organization’s mission, vision, and strategies.
Personify the ministry of World Vision by witnessing to Christ and ministering to others through life, deed, word, and sign.
Project design and development: Collaborate with field teams to design and refine WASH programs that incorporate financing solutions to build a pipeline of fundable opportunities.
Capacity building: Provide training and support to other program managers, field staff and local partners on governance and financial processes associated with water systems and other WASH initiatives ensuring effective integration into WASH programs.
Stakeholder engagement: Establish and maintain relationships with partners, financial entities, and field offices to support successful execution.
Operational Implementation: Support field-based projects that are incorporating financing solutions, ensuring alignment with strategic direction.
Monitoring and evaluation: Support development and implementation of M&E frameworks to track effectiveness and financial sustainability of WASH projects.
Problem-solving and adaptation: Work collaboratively to address challenges and adjust project plans as needed.
Reporting and documentation: Prepare internal and external facing reports and presentations on project progress, outcomes, and best practices.

You Bring These Skills:

Strong project management skills, including the ability to coordinate complex projects across multiple locations and teams.
Experience in working with financing mechanisms, preferably in WASH.
An understanding of water service authorities and water service providers, especially understanding tariff setting and collection methodologies.
Strong analytical skills, with experience in excel spreadsheets and management information systems
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, particularly in multi-cultural settings.
Demonstrated adaptability, problem-solving abilities, and a proactive approach to challenges.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (eight years).
In addition to education or education equivalent, requires a minimum of 6-8 years of relevant professional experience.
Work experience to include direct experience managing large grants from US Government agencies, institutional foundations, or individual mega donors.
Proven experience effectively managing large projects and successful resolution of implementation challenges.
Demonstrated ability to facilitate multi-stakeholder engagement.
Strong skills with Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Skills We Are Interested In:

Ability to speak French or Spanish

Experience using mWater

Experience using mobile payment technologies

Salary Range & Benefits:

• WVUS Pay Grade Level: 226

• Typical hiring range is $94,000.00 - $110,000.00

• The full range for this position is $82,000.00 - $131,000.00

• This range applies to locations with a market similar to our Washington D.C. and Seattle-area office. A different range may apply based on your work location.

• Job offers are based on relevant qualifications and pay equity.

• Please indicate your salary expectations in the application.

• In addition, we have a robust and comprehensive benefits package to round our total compensation package.

• Merit, auto allowance, and relocation may be available to eligible to some employees based on the role.

Where This Job Could Take Your Career:

You’ll be part of World Vision USA as well as part of the larger World Vision International Partnership. Globally, we have over 40,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries (~1,000 staff with World Vision US).

About World Vision:

We're a global Christian humanitarian organization. We partner with children, families, and their communities to empower them as they reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. For nearly 70 years, World Vision has followed Jesus' example to show unconditional love to the poor and oppressed. We serve every child regardless of faith.

What Happens Next?

Applications are reviewed weekly. We encourage you to submit a PDF resume and a cover letter! Short-listed candidates will be contacted for a phone interview with a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner. If questions arise on our end about your application, we will message you to learn more. Our goal is to fill this vacancy with the right person in the shortest amount of time.

Job Location

REMOTE, US

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Working Environment / Conditions

Standard office environment. Domestic and international travel required (up to 25% of the time). May require trips to hazardous locations.

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