WASH Programme Manager at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Action Against Hunger is the world’s hunger specialist and leader in a global movement that aims to end life-threatening hunger for good within our lifetimes. For 40 years, the humanitarian and development organization has been on the front lines, treating and preventing hunger across nearly 50 countries. It served more than 21 million people in 2018 alone.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: WASH Programme Manager 

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Manager / Supervisor
Reporting to: Project Coordinator
Proposed start date: December 2023

Key Responsibilities

• Promote cross-sectoral integration of the WASH sector with other sectors in collaboration with the Project Coordinator;
• To  participate, if necessary, in the development of the WASH/NFI/Shelter part of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (EPRP) in its area of intervention;
• The inclusion of cross-cutting challenges in WASH responses (Protection, COVID 19, gender, disaster risk management, environment, disability, etc.);
• Identifying and reporting on humanitarian WASH needs in its area of operation;
• Implementation of the WASH program(s) in accordance with the intervention's logical framework, budget, and ACF's logistical and administrative procedures. The quality of the programs implemented in accordance with ACF's technical and project management standards;
• The timely writing of the WASH parts of the external and internal reports to be submitted in connection with the projects to Grants HOD;
• Identification and implementation of safety measures for teams and populations (distribution site, community work site, etc.);
• To equip and use the water quality testing lab;
• Taking lead in Nganzai LGA WASH LGA coordination and contribute to other LGA coordination;
• Coordinating its activities with other sectors and departments of ACF for a rationalized use of resources and maximum integration;
• Participating in donor visits at the request of the Country Director or Field Coordinator;
• Representing ACF and ensuring relations with partners, authorities, UN agencies and NGOs in its sector in collaboration with the Field Coordinator. Contributing to the selection process, formalization and capacity building of partners (local NGO, international NGO, national authorities, private sector, etc.);
• Building the capacity of WASH implementing partners and stakeholders;
• Management of the team (animation, follow-up, motivation);
• Conducting performance evaluation of the team according to HR policy;
• The development of the team training plan.

Position Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Public Health related field in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene;
• Knowledge of humanitarian principles, sphere and HAP standards and other international humanitarian WASH guidelines Minimum of 4 years’ experience as a professional in an international NGO context, with a sound knowledge of WASH issues in crisis contexts;
• Good anticipation, and 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.

Application Closing Date
4th December, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes diversity and inclusion
• Action Against Hunger does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing)
• Action Against Hunger provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
• Other benefits include but not limited to 100% health care coverage, free and direct access to Cross Knowledge e-learning platform.
• Women at ACF are entitled to benefits such as maternity leave, compassionate leave for a hospitalized child and creche facilities for babies and toddlers.
• All candidates MUST ensure they answer all the questions asked for this application. Failure to do so means candidates will not be considered for the process.