WASH Program Manager 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: WASH Program Manager

Location: Yobe

Job Description

• 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's 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

Application Closing Date
Sunday, 3rd May, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV together with their Cover Letter as an email attachment to the following email address to: [email protected] 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 the above stated closing date will not be considered.