The WASH Program Manager will primarily be responsible for ensuring technical implementation of integrated ACF-USA WASH programs in Yobe State, Nigeria implemented by ACF. He/she is also responsible for accomplishing the program objectives and outcomes within the contextual constraints.
Summary of Key Objectives:
Ensure the technical implementation of all integrated WASH programs in Yobe State, ensuring all activities are completed on time, within budget and with acceptable quality.
To develop ACF’s understanding of WASH issues in Northern Nigeria, particularly the evolving humanitarian needs, and provide clear recommendations for interventions
To actively participate in external coordination within the WASH sector at the county and state level, as well as national level as required
Supervision and capacity building of the WASH program staff: induction, follow up, evaluation, and promotion of positive team dynamics and motivation
Participation in the overall mission and program strategy, narrative and financial project proposals and reporting, in collaboration with Log/Admin/CD and other program coordinators as necessary
Collaborate and communicate with ACF team in order to ensure the coherence of activities and reports in terms of ACF WASH strategy.
Qualifications
Engineering or Public Health Degree (Bachelor level or equivalent/higher) in a field related to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene.
Additional training courses specific to WASH in development contexts (such as Bioforce Institute graduates), and/or Program Management professional certifications, strongly preferred.
Essential Skills & Experience:
Minimum 2 years relevant working experience, in a WaSH management/supervisory capacity.
Strong computer literacy, organizational and planning skills, report writing, budget oversight
Commitment to upholding ACF’s mission, values, and policy
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and strong individual and team management skills
Flexibility and willingness to be based in Damaturu with frequent travel to remote areas, where services are limited.
Preferred
Experience in the INGO/NGO and humanitarian context
Experience managing a team of staff
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Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV together with their Cover Letter as an email attachment to the following email address to: recruitment.ng@acf-international.org Applicants should indicate in the subject title of their forwarding mail, the title of the position they are applying for.Note: Please do not attach your certificates to the application email. Any application received after Sunday, 3rd May, 2015 will not be considered.
Apply via :
recruitment.ng@acf-international.org
