Manager, Malawi Infrastructure

About SplashSplash is a global nonprofit organization founded in 2007, headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA. Since 2007, we have completed more than 2,500 projects that serve over 1.2 million children each day. Currently focused on cities in East Africa, Splash delivers the clean water, clean toilets, and dignified menstrual health resources that every child deserves through comprehensive water, sanitation, hygiene, and menstrual health (WASH-M) services and behaviour change programs across 100% of a city’s public schools.Our distinctive model transforms entire cities, starting at the school water fountain, by shifting systems, infrastructure, and behaviours in partnership with local governments and communities. We start by building relationships with the local stakeholders responsible for education, health, and water management, and we negotiate financial commitments that support a full transition of operations and maintenance to local leadership.Our vision is global impact without Splash, made possible through partnerships with national governments, co-creation with local communities, and replication far beyond our day-to-day involvement.In 2019, we began testing and refining Project WISE (WASH in Schools for Everyone), a cost-effective and replicable blueprint designed to reach 100% of public schools in fast-growing, complex cities in partnership with local governments and community leaders. In five years, we achieved our goals in Ethiopia and India, and we began our next phase of expansion in East Africa in 2025.Our core values guide everything we do, including every hiring decision we make. They are: People – People first. People second. People third. Quality – Beautiful products that function and last. Honesty – No drama, no surprises, no BS. Joy – Kids at heart, seeing potential everywhere. Mistakes – Make them, don’t repeat them.Splash values the unique skills and experiences everyone brings to the organization, and we are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment. To learn more, please visit splash.org.The JobFull-time position based in Lilongwe, Malawi from Splash’s office with regular filed travel including BlantyrePosition OverviewThe Infrastructure Manager will manage and own the delivery of Splash International’s school WASH infrastructure programme in Malawi. Working through engineering consultants, contractors, and government partners, the role is responsible for implementing high-quality, safe, and sustainable water supply, sanitation, and handwashing infrastructure that meets Splash standards, local regulations, and project objectives. The Infrastructure Manager will coordinate infrastructure activities from design review through construction, commissioning, and handover, while maintaining strong relationships with government stakeholders, schools, consultants, and contractors. Through effective planning, technical oversight, and clear reporting, the role ensures infrastructure is delivered on time, within budget, and to a consistently high standard.Reports to Global Director, InfrastructureRoles and ResponsibilitiesCore Focus: WASH Infrastructure Delivery:Manage and own the end-to-end delivery of Splash’s WASH infrastructure program, ensuring projects are implemented safely, on time, within budget, and to Splash quality standards.Review, analyze, and refine engineering designs, BoQs, technical recommendations, and implementation plans to ensure they are appropriate for the local context and project objectives.Coordinate engineering consultants, contractors, suppliers, and internal teams to deliver high-quality infrastructure solutions.Stakeholder ManagementBuild and maintain productive relationships with government ministries, district authorities, school leadership, consultants, contractors, and other key stakeholders.Represent Splash in technical coordination meetings and support the Country Director in government engagement relating to infrastructure delivery.Project Controls & ComplianceMonitor project performance, schedules, budgets, and risks, implementing corrective actions where required.Maintain robust project documentation and produce timely, accurate reports to support decision-making.Implement Splash engineering standards and ensure compliance with local regulations, quality requirements, and change control procedures.Procurement & Technical SupportDevelop technical specifications and support procurement activities, including RFPs, technical evaluations, contractor mobilisation, and performance reviews.Health, Safety & QualityImplement and monitor Health, Safety, Environment (HSE), QA/QC, commissioning, and handover processes across all projects.Promote a culture of safety, quality, and child safeguarding, intervening where standards are not met.Continuous ImprovementAnalyze project perfor