This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Water Programs Manager based in the United States.
This role offers the opportunity to manage impactful global water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programs by building strong partnerships with organizations working in communities around the world.
You will oversee grant lifecycles, monitor program performance, and help ensure resources are invested effectively and sustainably.
The position combines strategic partnership management, technical program expertise, and cross-cultural collaboration.
You will work closely with internal teams, external partners, and technical experts to strengthen program outcomes and accountability.
This is an opportunity for a mission-driven professional to improve systems, support innovation, and contribute to meaningful global impact.
The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, relationship-building abilities, and experience managing international development programs.
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Water Programs Manager based in the United States.
This role offers the opportunity to manage impactful global water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programs by building strong partnerships with organizations working in communities around the world.
You will oversee grant lifecycles, monitor program performance, and help ensure resources are invested effectively and sustainably.
The position combines strategic partnership management, technical program expertise, and cross-cultural collaboration.
You will work closely with internal teams, external partners, and technical experts to strengthen program outcomes and accountability.
This is an opportunity for a mission-driven professional to improve systems, support innovation, and contribute to meaningful global impact.
The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, relationship-building abilities, and experience managing international development programs.
Accountabilities:
- Manage the full grant lifecycle for a portfolio of international WASH partners, including proposal reviews, grant approvals, progress reporting, milestone tracking, and timeline management.
- Monitor program performance against established frameworks by defining expectations, evaluating results, reviewing reports, and using field insights to guide decisions.
- Strengthen partner programs through monitoring, evaluation, learning (MEL) insights, technical guidance, and the sharing of effective WASH practices.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with international partners based on trust, transparency, accountability, and shared goals.
- Identify opportunities to improve program quality, operational efficiency, sustainability, and impact through internal and external collaboration.
- Support the evaluation, onboarding, and management of new global WASH partnerships.
- Coordinate with finance, monitoring, evaluation, learning, and other organizational teams to ensure effective program execution.
- Manage or mentor program support team members, helping them grow their skills and successfully contribute to partnership operations.
- Oversee external consultants and incorporate technical findings into partnership strategies and program improvements.
- Support donor reporting, impact storytelling, and presentations by providing accurate program insights and results.
- Contribute to AI-enabled improvements by testing and adopting tools that increase partnership efficiency while maintaining appropriate human oversight.
- Travel internationally up to approximately 20% of the time to support partner relationships and program monitoring.
- 5+ years of experience managing WASH funding portfolios, international development programs, or similar global initiatives.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as international development, public health, environmental studies, water science, or a comparable discipline.
- Demonstrated experience managing partnerships or programs using performance frameworks, objectives, indicators, and measurable outcomes.
- Experience engaging external technical experts and integrating specialized knowledge into program strategies.
- Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to navigate complex conversations with diverse stakeholders.
- Experience working across cultures and collaborating with international nonprofit or community-based organizations.
- Ability to mentor, guide, and develop team members while fostering a collaborative environment.
- Strong analytical skills, including experience with monitoring, evaluation, budget analysis, or program data systems.
- Master’s degree in a related field such as public health, environmental engineering, or water science.
- Experience managing sustainable rural WASH grants or international development partnerships.
- Experience building capacity with international NGO partners, particularly in West Africa.
- French language proficiency.
- Direct experience implementing WASH programs internationally.
- Annual salary range of $74,000 - $80,000.
- Fully remote position available to candidates located in the United States.
- Unlimited paid time off.
- Summer Fridays.
- Six-week paid sabbatical after five years of employment.
- Annual bonus potential.
- 401(k) plan with employer match.
- Medical coverage with employer contribution, plus dental and vision benefits.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and dependent care FSA options.
- Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
- 16 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
- Home office, professional development, and personal wellness stipends.
- TSA Pre-check reimbursement.
- Flexible working hours with a hybrid structure of scheduled collaboration and asynchronous work.
- Opportunities for team travel, connection, and in-person collaboration.
The Water Programs Manager will oversee a portfolio of global WASH partnerships, ensuring programs meet quality standards, performance objectives, and long-term sustainability goals. This role requires balancing strategic thinking, operational execution, and trusted relationship management with implementing partners.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate is an experienced international programs professional with expertise in WASH initiatives, grant management, and partnership development. They should be comfortable managing complex projects, collaborating across cultures, and using data-driven approaches to improve outcomes.
Preferred qualifications include: