WASH & Climate Resilient Coordinator at WaterAid Nigeria

WaterAid is an international non-for-profit organization dedicated to helping people break free from poverty and disease, unlock their potential and change their lives for good through improved access to clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid started its operation in Nigeria in 1995. Since then it has successfully executed several intervention programmes as outlined by its objectives and has made impact in the lives of the very poor. WaterAid with the country office in Abuja currently works in Bauchi, Enugu and Plateau States with funding from various donors and partners.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: WASH & Climate Resilient Coordinator

Location: Lagos, Nigeria. Subject to right-to-work eligibility.
Contract type: Fixed term– 40 hours per week

About the Role

• The purpose of this role is to lead Lagos Programme in the delivery of the WASH and Climate Change Aim. He/she will provide technical support and oversight in the achievement of its influencing outcomes.
• The position-holder will lead and/or facilitate development of quality, impactful, inclusive, and innovative projects and programmes on Climate Change related to WASH and provide technical guidance in their delivery.
• She/he will achieve this through a programmatic approach that combines field-based programmes with learning, research and advocacy initiatives and work in collaborative partnerships with a range of stakeholders in the public and private sectors, including civil society organizations, National and Local Governments in Nigeria.

In this role, you will:
Programme and Projects Development:

• Lead the development of a climate change programme on WASH for the Lagos Programme.
• Ensure WASH policies and governance structure aligns with climate programmes and project are aligned with WaterAid’s program quality standards.
• Develop challenging and innovative projects on Climate resilient WASH.
• Support the development of innovative and context-specific concepts and proposals on climate-resilient WASH.

Programme Learning and Influencing:

• Ensure the capture and documentation of Climate Change and WASH models and practices for influencing WASH and Climate Change policy and practice.
• Support the development and delivery of robust advocacy strategies necessary for the integration of WASH in Climate Change process, plans, and strategies at different levels.
• Support the Advocacy and campaign team to develop   and implement the WASH in Climate Change campaigns at the National, state and Local levels, in collaboration with sector partners and stakeholders.

Manages financial resources:

• Prepare annual budgets and carry out regular budget monitoring.
• Actively support the development of annual plans and budgets for Climate resilient WASH projects

Sector engagement and networking:

• Represent WaterAid in relevant national, state, CSO, donor, and government forums related to Climate Change and WASH and build WaterAid’s reputation in the sector.

Requirements
To be successful, you will need:

• A B.Sc dDegree in Environmental Studies, Water Resource Management, Water Security, Geography, Geology, Hydrogeology Climate change or related studies from a recognized university. A master’s degree in any of the field will be an added advantage
• 10 years cumulative work experience with a minimum of 5 years  demonstrated practical experience in WASH and climate-related programming and or project management.
• Proven experience in WASH and/or water resource management (governance/ management/ engineering aspects)

Salary
Competitive with excellent benefits.

Application Closing Date
24th October, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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