Wash technical manager

OVERVIEWWorld Vision International is a Christian humanitarian organisation with 75 years of experience helping vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. Operating in nearly 100 countries, the organisation works with children and communities from diverse backgrounds, including those in challenging environments.World Vision International invites applications from suitably qualified local candidates for the position of WASH Technical Manager, based in Lilongwe, Malawi.The successful candidate will provide national technical leadership for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programming, guide programme quality and implementation, strengthen staff capacity, support resource mobilisation, and maintain strategic relationships with government institutions and other sector stakeholders.JOB TYPE: Full Time – Fixed-Term ContractApplication Deadline: Friday, 13th November 2026Duty Station: Lilongwe, MalawiApplicant Eligibility: Local applicants onlyPOSITION: WASH TECHNICAL MANAGERJOB SUMMARYThe WASH Technical Manager will provide overall technical leadership for World Vision Malawi's national WASH portfolio. The role involves developing technical approaches aligned with regional and global strategies, supporting quality programme implementation, strengthening monitoring and evaluation, promoting innovation and research, and ensuring integration with other sectors.The successful candidate will also identify funding opportunities, lead the development of WASH proposals, strengthen stakeholder engagement, support staff capacity development, and ensure preparedness for potential emergencies.DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES1. Technical Leadership and Programme ManagementProvide leadership in designing and adapting the WASH sector under the Integrated Health and WASH Technical Programme.Advise on the implementation of approved WASH project models.Assess and track programme implementation quality and alignment with applicable standards, government policies, Technical Programme (TP) and Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP) requirements.Conduct field assessments to evaluate programme quality and obtain feedback from communities and stakeholders.Work with the Finance Unit to ensure that planning, budgeting, project funding, expenditure and financial processes are properly aligned.Provide technical guidance to field staff to support quality WASH programme implementation.2. Monitoring, Accountability and InnovationWork with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) function to ensure quality programming, innovative designs, monitoring, evaluation, reflection, learning and reporting across WASH projects.Promote research, documentation and the scaling up of good practices.Strengthen WASH capacity and focus on strategic initiatives that generate high-quality programming and measurable, sustainable development outcomes.Ensure proper management and stewardship of donor and organisational resources.Ensure that findings and recommendations from Peer Reviews, operational and financial audits, programme evaluations and Programme Capability Reviews are addressed promptly and effectively.Develop and maintain the departmental risk register and ensure that risk-mitigation measures are implemented.Monitor the implementation of WASH audit recommendations.3. Donor Engagement and Resource MobilisationMobilise local resources to support WASH programming.Develop proposals for WASH grants.Monitor accountability and compliance with WASH-specific grants.Support the Resource Acquisition and Management (RAM) function in responding to relevant requests for applications from bilateral and multilateral funding sources.Coordinate with Support Offices (SOs) and management in developing and managing grant-funded programmes.4. Collaboration, Stakeholder Engagement and AdvocacyDevelop and maintain a national WASH stakeholder register covering strategic government departments, development partners, private-sector organisations, faith-based organisations and civil society organisations.Build and maintain networks with national WASH stakeholders.Represent the National Office at relevant sector meetings and forums.Attend regional, national and local stakeholder meetings as appropriate.Promote collaboration and effective partnerships to strengthen WASH programme implementation.5. Staff Capacity Development and Performance ManagementModel high standards of personal Christian leadership, ministry and integrity through professional conduct and workplace relationships that support the spiritual development of the team.Work closely with the People and Culture (P&C) team to recruit, retain, mentor and coach suitable programme staff.Assess staff capacity and competency gaps and develop appropriate capacity-building plans.Engage Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to address identified training needs.Facilitate staff capacity development through technical training, workshops, on-the-job training and technical backstopping.Superv