E-WASH Program Manager at Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organisation (WEWE)

Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organisation (WEWE) is a local NGO with its head office in Abuja FCT. WEWE is soliciting for a qualified individual to fill the position of Director of Internal Audit and Compliance in a USAID funded project called ‘Local Partners Initiative for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (LOPIN) Project for Akwa Ibom and Rivers States.

We are prospecting for a USAID Effective Water Sanitation and Hygiene Services (E-WASH Program) titled ‘Civic Advocacy and WASH stakeholders Engagement Grant in Imo State’ therefore we are soliciting for qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: E-WASH Program Manager

Location: Imo
Duration: One (1) year (April 2019 to March 2020)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor the implementation of WASH activities, ensuring that all activities are compliant with the grant requirements.
• Ensure the tracking, monitoring and quality reporting of the program activities in line with the objectives of the program.
• Formulate and communicate project work plans
• Work with the state WASH team, ED and other relevant team members to ensure joint planning and grant compliance.
• Work with ED and relevant team to overcome implementation challenges based on practical solutions.
• Participate in cluster working groups and meetings.
• According to the project work plan, outline indicators and outputs to be measured to determine success of the program.
• Work with M&E Unit to translate assessment criteria to tools and methodology for monitoring and evaluation of interventions related to the program.
• Provide technical input and indicators to the M&E Unit to be incorporated into tools and formats as needed.
• Support the establishment and maintenance of monitoring and evaluation systems for internal and external use.
• Budget Management.

Qualification, Requirement and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with NGOs specialized in Humanitarian assistance
• Previous work experience in Humanitarian assistance activity in Imo State.
• Previous experience in program management of a WASH project is essential.
• Excellent communication, and organizational skills; and ability to influence and facilitate advocacy agendas at State and LGA levels
• Understanding of local communities and cultures, and ability to communicate fluently in the commonly spoken local language.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to travel and work in difficult settings, including remote rural areas of the state.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, or similar software
• Well-organized, with ability to track multiple activities and deadlines
• Experience in providing administrative leadership and support to work teams
• Experience managing USAID funded programs
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing teams.

Salary
The salary range is between N30,000 to N100,000 per month base salary with an additional 90% fringe benefits.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their comprehensive CV and Cover Letter in ONLY one attachment (MS Word document) explaining suitability for the job to: [email protected]

Note

• Please indicate the title of the position applied for in the subject line of the email. Applicants should provide their functional emails/mobile phone numbers on their CV as well as three professional referees. Candidates must provide functional email addresses and telephone numbers of referees.
• WEWE’s recruitment process for these positions will be on a rolling basis and while we thank all applicants for showing interest, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
• Applications will be reviewed in batches on a first come first served basis. WEWE reserves the right to conclude this recruitment process when suitable candidates are selected.