About the position
We are recruiting multiple Senior Research/Program Managers (‘Senior Managers’) to support ongoing research programs. These full-time positions are preferably based either in Ghana or Kenya and require extensive travel across Africa. The Senior Managers will be responsible for managing research program activities, including, but not limited to:
 
Program/project... management

Coordinate activities across multiple team members and countries
Develop and monitor timelines for completing project milestones
Develop, modify, and successfully manage project budgets
Delegate tasks to and/or supervise other employees and contractors as needed
Oversee execution of contracts/MoUs with partners, sub-grantees, and contractors
Organize and tactfully lead partner meetings and manage partner communication
Lead fieldwork logistics and data collection activities with minimal oversight
Prepare summary presentations to report to funders

Research management

Develop research protocols and data collection tools
Manage the ethical approval process and ensure that ethical principles are respected
Lead training of data collection teams
Develop and administer effective QAQC methods to ensure data quality
Manage and analyze quantitative and qualitative datasets
Lead the preparation of project presentations, reports, briefs, and publications
Participate in the presentation of results at conferences and workshops

The Senior Manager is anticipated to support a variety of research projects, including but not limited to:
WaterTRACS

The Water Testing, Research, and Capacity Strengthening (WaterTRACS) program includes two primary interrelated components: (1) water quality data collection and analysis at the community, household, school and health care facility levels and (2) a fellowship program that provides resources and opportunities to cultivate a pipeline of skilled water professionals (additional details here). For five years (2021-2026), this initiative is committed to leading water quality monitoring and trend analysis at the community, household, and institutional levels in Ethiopia, Ghana, and Uganda. Collaborations with local universities, laboratories, and government stakeholders are central to this effort. The program generates statistically representative data on water quality to rigorously inform strategies to improve water safety.

Water Quality Assurance Fund

Aquaya launched the Water Quality Assurance Fund (‘Assurance Fund’) in 2020, a mechanism that incentivizes professional, urban laboratories to provide testing services to dispersed, rural water systems. In the event that a water system is unable to pay testing fees within one month, the Assurance Fund pays the fees on its behalf. The Assurance Fund thus, “assures” the laboratory that it will not suffer losses due to the non-payments of testing fees. Additionally, to encourage improvements in water safety management, the Assurance Fund program provides capacity building and technical guidance to water operators as well as engagement activities with consumers. Aquaya is currently implementing the Assurance Fund in Ghana and Kenya, and evaluating its impacts on water safety management via randomized, controlled trials. We also have prospects to introduce the Assurance Fund in Uganda and Tanzania in 2024.

Criteria for the position
The following qualifications are necessary for this position:

Demonstrated experience in managing research programs related to water or sanitation.
Master’s degree – preferably in engineering, science, environmental science, or a related field. Ph.D. is preferred.
6+ years of work experience in research and/or project management (or 2+ years in addition to a Ph.D.)
Experience in the management and execution of research staff, research processes, and knowledge-focused initiatives.
Previous international work experience in Africa.
Ability to analyze quantitative data in Excel, R, or Stata.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Fluency in English.
Ability to travel to field sites approximately 25% of the time (this is an estimated average and is subject to fluctuation).

We are also looking for the following skills and attributes:

Good problem-solving and time-management skills.
Strong work ethic and a commitment to delivery.
Outstanding organization with an attention to detail and an ability to deliver on deadlines.
Proven ability to work closely with a small team and to successfully manage multiple and changing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining a positive and productive attitude and a good sense of humor! more

The Senior Manager – Data for Action is responsible for all facets of Project W’s execution. The Senior Manager is responsible for managing the vision and progress of Project W to build a public, accessible, and innovative data platform. The Senior Manager will help recruit and supervise the relevant tasks of a Data Editor and/or several Junior Data Editors (as they are hired) who will work... directly on data collection, entry, and editing.
The Senior Manager’s key responsibilities will be as follows:

Management: Drive the Project W program by overseeing the activities, budget, timeline, and team, including managing junior staff.
Web platform: Finalize the Project W beta web platform development, and liaise with the web developer and team.
Data integration: Expand the web platform to integrate primary and secondary datasets on rural water supply systems and population centers in conjunction with the scale-up of a multi-country water quality testing program.
Engagement: Obtain feedback from potential users and other stakeholders to refine Project W to address critical data-for-decision-making gaps.
Expansion: Create the work plan for the next phase of Project W in collaboration with the Project W task force (Senior Management, advisors, and other staff.

This position may be remote (for a particularly strong candidate) but preferably based in person in Nairobi, Kenya, or Accra, Ghana.
Criteria for the position
The following qualifications are necessary for this position:

Demonstrated experience in product development, particularly in building and/or managing web-based data platforms.
Demonstrated experience in project leadership, with experience or interest in driving projects from start-up to growth.
Passion for improving global water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) access, and a general understanding of the WASH sector
Graduate degree in data science, WASH, or a related field.
Experience or interest in international development.
Fluent English speaker with excellent writing and editing skills.
Excellent IT and analytical skills (coding software, Microsoft Office). Experience building wireframes is a plus.

We are also looking for the following skills and attributes:

Strong work ethic and a commitment to delivery.
Outstanding organization and time management skills, with an attention to detail and an ability to establish systems to manage constant information flows and deliver on deadlines.
Demonstrated enthusiasm for data science/data analytics through past freelance work, professional network involvement, teaching, or volunteer service.
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and provide feedback to strengthen capacity and data quality.
Ability to work productively with remote teams.
Proven ability to work closely with a small team and to successfully manage multiple and changing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining a positive and productive attitude and a good sense of humor! more

The Senior Manager’s key responsibilities will be as follows:

Management: Drive the Project W program by overseeing the activities, budget, timeline, and team, including managing junior staff.
Web platform: Finalize the Project W beta web platform development, and liaise with the web developer and team.
Data integration: Expand the web platform to integrate primary and secondary datasets on... rural water supply systems and population centers in conjunction with the scale-up of a multi-country water quality testing program.
Engagement: Obtain feedback from potential users and other stakeholders to refine Project W to address critical data-for-decision-making gaps.
Expansion: Create the work plan for the next phase of Project W in collaboration with the Project W task force (Senior Management, advisors, and other staff

This position may be remote (for a particularly strong candidate) but preferably based in person in Nairobi, Kenya, or Accra, Ghana.
Criteria for the position
The following qualifications are necessary for this position:

Demonstrated experience building and/or managing web-based data platforms.
Demonstrated experience in project leadership, with experience or interest in driving projects from start-up to growth.
A general understanding of the water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sector.
Graduate degree in data science, WASH, or a related field.
Experience or interest in international development.
Fluent English speaker with excellent writing and editing skills.
Excellent IT and analytical skills (coding software, Microsoft Office). Experience building wireframes is a plus.

We are also looking for the following skills and attributes:

Strong work ethic and a commitment to delivery.
Outstanding organization and time management skills, with an attention to detail and an ability to establish systems to manage constant information flows and deliver on deadlines.
Demonstrated enthusiasm for data science/data analytics through past freelance work, professional network involvement, teaching, or volunteer service.
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and provide feedback to strengthen capacity and data quality.
Ability to work productively with remote teams.
Proven ability to work closely with a small team and to successfully manage multiple and changing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining a positive and productive attitude and a good sense of humor! more

We are recruiting for a full-time Accounting Clerk position based in Nairobi. The Accounting Clerk will report to Aquaya’s Finance Manager. We are searching for an individual who is detail-oriented, has excellent communication skills, and is eager to learn new methods and technologies. The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience in accurately maintaining a general ledger and ensuring... compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
The Accounting Clerk will be responsible for the following key activities:

Booking all bills, advance requests, payments, and receipts in QuickBooks Online accurately.
Reconciliation of all staff accounts and preparing monthly reconciliation reports for these accounts.
Filing monthly returns, i.e., PAYE, NHIF, NSSF, HELB, and any other statutory deductions within the set deadlines.
Ensuring utility bills, i.e., Internet and Office Electricity, are settled by the due dates.
Assisting with monthly close processes as delegated by the Finance Manager.
Coordinating, assisting, and processing staff travel reimbursements.
Ensuring compliance with GAAP.
Assisting the Finance Manager as needed.

Criteria for the position
The following qualifications are necessary for this position:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
1+ years of accounting experience.
Experience working with non-profit organizations, specifically in billing.
Working knowledge of GAAP and/or IFRS.
Working knowledge of QuickBooks Online.
Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
Advanced Excel Workbook and technology skills.
Good problem-solving and time-management skills.
Highly organized and detail-oriented.
Commitment to living in Nairobi on a full-time basis. Working remotely or maintaining a part-time residency in Nairobi are not options for this position.
Fluency in English.
We are also looking for the following skills and attributes:
Good problem-solving and time-management skills.
Previous work experience working with staff from other countries.
Strong work ethic and a commitment to delivery.
Outstanding organization with an attention to detail and an ability to establish systems to manage constant flows of information and deliver on deadlines.
Proven ability to work closely with a small team and to successfully manage multiple and changing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining a positive and productive attitude and a good sense of humor! more

About the (Senior) Research/Program Manager position
We are recruiting multiple Research/Program Managers and Senior Research/Program Managers (‘Manager/Senior Manager’) for full-time positions. These positions will be based in Ghana or Kenya and require extensive domestic travel within the country of location, and international travel across sub-Saharan Africa. The Manager/Senior Manager will be... responsible for managing research program activities, including, but not limited to:
Research Program Execution

Develop research protocols and data collection tools
Develop and monitor timelines for completing project milestones
Develop, modify, and successfully manage project budgets
Manage the ethical approval process and ensure that ethical principles are respected
Lead fieldwork logistics and data collection activities with minimal oversight
Develop training schedules and materials; successfully lead training activities
Develop and administer effective QAQC methods to ensure data quality
Manage quantitative and qualitative datasets
Perform quantitative data analyses
Delegate tasks to and/or supervise other employees as needed
Organize and tactfully lead partner meetings and manage partner communication and reporting
Maintain clear communication with any hired consultants

Dissemination

Lead the preparation of project presentations, reports, briefs, and publications
Participate in the presentation of program results at conferences and workshops

Initial Program Support
The employee is anticipated to initially lead to two or more components of the following projects:

Urban Resilience by Building and Applying New Evidence in WASH (URBAN WASH)
Enhancing Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (EnWASH)
Assurance Fund

The following qualifications are necessary for this position:

Demonstrated experience in managing research programs, preferably related to water or sanitation. 
Master’s degree – preferably in engineering, science, environmental science, or a related field. Ph.D. is preferred.
4+ years of work experience in research and project management.
Experience in the management and execution of research staff, research processes, and knowledge-focused initiatives.
Previous international work experience in sub-Saharan Africa.
Ability to analyze quantitative data in Excel, R, or Stata.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Fluency in English.
Commitment to living in Kenya or Ghana on a full-time basis.
Ability to travel to field sites approximately 25% of the time (this is an estimated average and is subject to fluctuation).

We are also looking for the following skills and attributes:

Good problem-solving and time-management skills.
Strong work ethic and a commitment to delivery.
Outstanding organization with an attention to detail and an ability to establish systems to manage constant flows of information and deliver on deadlines.
Proven ability to work closely with a small team and to successfully manage multiple and changing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining a positive and productive attitude and a good sense of humor! more

The Senior Project W Manager (‘Senior Manager’) is responsible for all facets of Project W’s execution. The Senior Manager is responsible for managing the vision and progress of Project W to build a public, accessible, and innovative data platform. The Senior Manager will help recruit and supervise the relevant tasks of a Data Editor and/or several Junior Data Editors (as they are hired) who will... work directly on data collection, entry, and editing.
The Senior Manager’s key responsibilities will be as follows:

Management: Drive the Project W program by overseeing the activities, budget, timeline, and team, including managing junior staff.
Web platform: Finalize the Project W beta web platform development, and liaise with the web developer and team.
Data integration: Expand the web platform to integrate primary and secondary datasets on rural water supply systems and population centers in conjunction with the scale-up of a multi-country water quality testing program.
Engagement: Obtain feedback from potential users and other stakeholders to refine Project W to address critical data-for-decision-making gaps.
Expansion: Create the work plan for the next phase of Project W in collaboration with the Project W task force (Senior Management, advisors, and other staff

Criteria for the position
The following qualifications are necessary for this position:

Demonstrated experience building and/or managing web-based data platforms.
Demonstrated experience in project leadership, with experience or interest in driving projects from start-up to growth.
A general understanding of the water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sector.
Graduate degree in data science, WASH, or a related field.
Experience or interest in international development.
Fluent English speaker with excellent writing and editing skills.
Excellent IT and analytical skills (coding software, Microsoft Office). Experience building wireframes is a plus.

We are also looking for the following skills and attributes:

Strong work ethic and a commitment to delivery.
Outstanding organization and time management skills, with an attention to detail and an ability to establish systems to manage constant information flows and deliver on deadlines.
Demonstrated enthusiasm for data science/data analytics through past freelance work, professional network involvement, teaching, or volunteer service.
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and provide feedback to strengthen capacity and data quality.
Ability to work productively with remote teams.
Proven ability to work closely with a small team and to successfully manage multiple and changing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining a positive and productive attitude and a good sense of humor! more