This role will oversee a number of important
responsibilities as part of a new programme to
improve WaterAid’s effectiveness, efficiency,
inclusiveness and sustainability of sanitation
approaches in three states of Nigeria. These
responsibilities include: programme planning and
delivery; programme monitoring and reporting;
communication and partnership liaison; and staff
management. This position will provide day-to-day
coordination towards the achievement of project
goals and ensure the integration of the project’s
activities with broader WaterAid Nigeria programme
priorities.
The position is based in Abuja but will require
regular travel to support our work in the states,
LGAs and with more than 35 local partner
organizations. Occasional travel outside the country
will be expected for this role.
The ideal person for this position would possess:
undergraduate and Master’s degrees in the natural,
physical or social sciences; minimum 10 years of
experience, at least 5 of which MUST be in a senior
development programme management or
coordination role; demonstrable experience in the
effective management and delivery of complex
community-based development projects with
multiple stakeholders in a developing country;
experience with managing multiple project
stakeholders, including community level
stakeholders, government officials, donors etc;
excellent competency in writing project reports;
demonstrable experience of managing people in a
direct supervisory role; strong experience
implementing action learning and research projects
in a development setting.
How to apply
Please download a job description (.doc; 44KB)
before applying with an application form (.doc;
72KB) and cover letter. Completed electronic
application forms should be emailed to
hrnig@wateraid.org .
Please note that ONLY applications submitted on
WaterAid’s Standard Application Form will be
considered. Closing date for submission of all
applications is Thursday 24 January 2014 and only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Candidates
who do not meet the minimum requirements need
not apply.
WaterAid is an equal opportunity employer; women
and the disabled are particularly encouraged to
apply. We offer competitive salaries, benefits and
exceptional opportunities for learning and
development.
responsibilities as part of a new programme to
improve WaterAid’s effectiveness, efficiency,
inclusiveness and sustainability of sanitation
approaches in three states of Nigeria. These
responsibilities include: programme planning and
delivery; programme monitoring and reporting;
communication and partnership liaison; and staff
management. This position will provide day-to-day
coordination towards the achievement of project
goals and ensure the integration of the project’s
activities with broader WaterAid Nigeria programme
priorities.
The position is based in Abuja but will require
regular travel to support our work in the states,
LGAs and with more than 35 local partner
organizations. Occasional travel outside the country
will be expected for this role.
The ideal person for this position would possess:
undergraduate and Master’s degrees in the natural,
physical or social sciences; minimum 10 years of
experience, at least 5 of which MUST be in a senior
development programme management or
coordination role; demonstrable experience in the
effective management and delivery of complex
community-based development projects with
multiple stakeholders in a developing country;
experience with managing multiple project
stakeholders, including community level
stakeholders, government officials, donors etc;
excellent competency in writing project reports;
demonstrable experience of managing people in a
direct supervisory role; strong experience
implementing action learning and research projects
in a development setting.
How to apply
Please download a job description (.doc; 44KB)
before applying with an application form (.doc;
72KB) and cover letter. Completed electronic
application forms should be emailed to
hrnig@wateraid.org .
Please note that ONLY applications submitted on
WaterAid’s Standard Application Form will be
considered. Closing date for submission of all
applications is Thursday 24 January 2014 and only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Candidates
who do not meet the minimum requirements need
not apply.
WaterAid is an equal opportunity employer; women
and the disabled are particularly encouraged to
apply. We offer competitive salaries, benefits and
exceptional opportunities for learning and
development.
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