CARFEWW Project Manager

CARFEWW Project Manager

Contract: Fixed, Renewable based on performance and funding

Location: Uganda

Salary and Benefits:  competitive salaries with excellent benefits

Change starts with water. Change starts with you.

Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.

About WaterAid

Want to use your skills in Uganda to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene for everyone everywhere?

We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.

Join WaterAid as a CARFEWW Project Manager to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good.

About the Team

WaterAid is an international organization whose vision is that of a world where everyone has access to safe water, hygiene, and sanitation. WaterAid works to transform lives by improving access to safe water and good hygiene and sanitation conditions among the poorest and most marginalized populations in the world. In the implementation of its strategic plan for 2023-2028, WaterAid Uganda places particular emphasis on Health, also on increasing the quantity and quality of the WASH sector financing in Uganda, mobilizing resources, establishing multi-stakeholder partnerships, utilizing action research and innovation, while drawing on the lessons learned from previous strategies. In this process, WaterAid Uganda is seeking a qualified and motivated individual candidate to fill the position of CARFEWW Project Manager based at the Mbale Office in Uganda.

About the Role

The Project Manager will lead and coordinate the CARFEWW project, ensuring integration of climate change adaptation, resilience, and early warning measures in the Mpologoma catchment. The role includes developing WASH adaptation strategies, driving advocacy and policy engagement, and overseeing planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting to the Ministry of Water and Environment.

The postholder will also manage executing partners and maintain strong partnerships with the Project Steering Committee, government agencies, and local partners to ensure effective and sustainable delivery.

Accountabilities:

• Provide leadership and oversight to executing partners and project staff to ensure high-quality, timely project delivery.
• Coordinate executing partners to align planning, implementation, and results with project objectives.
• Lead the preparation and delivery of annual work plans and ensure accountability for overall project performance.
• Manage the project budget with transparency, ensuring timely corrective action and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure donor and government reports are delivered on time and in compliance with all requirements.
• Drive innovation in climate adaptation and resilience by promoting best practices within the catchment.
• Oversee work planning, performance management, and strategic communications with the Ministry of Water and Environment, stakeholders, and executing partners.
• Maintain strong relationships with government, development partners, private sector, NGOs, civil society, and communities.
• Strengthen the technical capacity of executing partners on climate mitigation and resilience approaches.
• Coordinate the Project Steering Committee and ensure follow-up on agreed actions.
• Establish and implement monitoring systems and tools to track indicators and support learning.

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in Climate Change, Natural Resources and Environment Management, Water Resources Management/Engineering, Public Health, or a related field. A master’s degree in a relevant field is an added advantage
• Minimum of 10 years in senior project management within a reputable organisation. At least 5 years of experience implementing climate change adaptation and resilience projects.
• Demonstrable experience in programme design, monitoring, evaluation, and budget management.
• Experience managing donor-funded projects and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements.
• Understanding of development programme management approaches and WASH issues in Uganda.
• Knowledge of government WASH policy and frameworks. Prior experience in the WASH sector is desirable
• Experience with donor reporting and compliance (Adaptation Fund, Green Climate Fund, DFID, USAID, EU, or similar) is an advantage
• Broad understanding of climate change adaptation methods, tools, and frameworks.
• Proven ability to design and manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects under strict deadlines.

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Closing Date: Applications will close 12:00 GMT on Friday, 17th October 2025

How to Apply: Click ‘Apply’ to complete the pre-screening questions and upload your CV and an essential cover letter, which should also be in English.

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application? At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.

Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in Uganda. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to the Ugandan laws.

As an organisation WaterAid is committed to creating an environment where you can thrive and be yourself at your very best. So, in addition to our inspiring global mission and engaging work environment, we have a generous benefit package to help you take care of your health, happiness and wellbeing.

Our Global Commitment:

Our People Promise:

We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have.  We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.    

Equal opportunities:

We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.

Safeguarding:

We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. As a safeguarding measure, WaterAid conducts background checks on all potential employees. This is done following the conclusion of recruitment and prior to assuming full employment.

Together, we’ll change the world through water.

Join us and be part of the change!