NRC is now seeking a WASH Programme Development Manager
The WASH Programme Development Manager reports to the Area Manager
Job description
Develop WASH strategy, technical SOPs / guidelines and Macro LFAs
Compliance and adherence to NRC policies, WASH tools, handbooks and guidelines
Responsible for developing funding proposals (including multi-sectoral proposals), project budgets and donor reports
Overall management of project staff
Coordinate and manage WASH project implementation (activities, budget and project documentation) in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements
Ensure capacity building of project staff (including training) and transfer key skills
Liaison and collaborate with relevant local and national authorities and stakeholders and represent NRC in relevant forums/cluster/working groups.
Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy
Develop, manage and monitor budget(s) according to Financial Handbook and donor requirements.
Develop and plan procedures and tools for implementation of WASH projects in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements
Document project achievements and deliverables
Identify trends in conditions/standards and donor priorities and assess better ways to assist
Monitor the WASH projects and ensure high technical quality and synergies
Monitor technical quality of WASH projects and maintain transparency of implementation progress
Scale up and diversify WASH operational capacity (recruitment & capacity development)
Promote the rights of people affected by displacement and explore, asses and promote new and better ways to provide assistance
Support and integrate gender, protection and advocacy priorities into WASH programme design
Qualifications
Minimum 3 years’ of experience from a senior level project implementation position in a humanitarian/recovery context
Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Emergency & Protracted crisis WASH assistance in rural and urban contexts;
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile;
Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Valid driver’s license
Knowledge of Nigeria and/or West Africa an advantage
Experience with implementation of Cash and Voucher approaches;
Knowledge of local languages (Hausa, Karuni, Fulani) an advantage
Experience of start-up operations is an advantage
Personal qualities
Managing resources to optimize results
Managing performance and development
Empowering and building trust
Handling insecure environments
All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Code of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable.
We offer
Commencement: January 2016
Contract period: 12 months
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s International general directions and free housing of moderate standard.
Duty station: Maiduguri, Borno State. Maiduguri is not a family duty station,
Application procedures and CV registration: Please note that you are required to enter the geographical location for all your previous positions while registering your CV. There is no specific field for this information in our CV form, but you can use the “Company name” field for both company and location.
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