Deputy Wash Head of Department at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Action Against Hunger | ACF-International works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Deputy Wash Head of Department

Location: Abuja

Specific Objectives

• To collaborate with the WASH HoD in ensuring coordination/integration between all ACF WASH (Regular Program and Emergency intervention) and other department programs
• To support WASH Project Managers
• To provide technical support and guidance to nutrition programs and assessments
• To represent ACF and its interests to donors, partners and counterparts
• To ensure proper reporting of the programs

Qualifications

• Post graduate level education in a technical field, preferably in civil/environmental engineering or in another relevant field such as architecture / construction management, public health etc
• At least 4+ years of experience in construction, managing construction/WASH programs in underdeveloped/crisis contexts.
• Significant experience might be considered in lieu of educational qualification, but not other way around

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Knowledge of humanitarian principles, Sphere and HAP Standards and other international humanitarian WASH guidelines Min. 2-3 years’ experience as a professional in internatAional NGO context, with a sound knowledge of WASH issues in crisis contexts
• Technical design skills using AutoCAD or Arch CAD,
• Proposal development and reporting skills
• Good anticipation, planning skill, especially in changing work contexts.
• Problem solving ability; able to enforce procedures
• Experience communicating in different cultural work environments & with a wide diversity of culture
• Experience in attending and contributing in meetings with government and other agencies
• Good communicator: verbal and written. Diplomatic skills are a plus.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision and attention to details.
• Willingness and ability to travel to the field for program monitoring and supportive visits

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Previous ACF experience a plus
• Ability to multi-task
• Independent, can lead the department as well as ask for guidance and follow instructions.
• Expertise in planning, formulation, implementation, monitoring and reporting on humanitarian operations.

Application Closing Date
26th August, 2016.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application letters and CV's to: [email protected]

Note

• To be considered, applications must include a CV and letter of interest, and indicate the full position title and location in the email subject line, or on the application envelope.
• For example, “Deputy Wash Head of Department-Abuja”.
• Also note that applications will be processed on FIRST COME FIRST SERVED basis and any application received without these specifications will not be considered.  
• Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted. Qualified women and men are encouraged to apply.
• Applications received after this date will not be considered.