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

Position Overview

• The WASH Program Manager is responsible for the overall implementation of WASH project activities, ensuring that services are delivered on time, on budget and in compliance with donor regulations.
• He/She will provide technical guidance, in all areas of WASH programming, ensuring that implementation methods are consistent with acknowledged good practice and achieve sustainable results.
• The WASH project designs are implemented in ways responsive to communities, partners and in line with Donors principles, values and strategic plan and compliant with ACF procedures and quality standards.
• He/She will also develop Project implementation plan including procurement and distribution schedules of project inputs in line with project logistics/supply chain capacity.
• In coordination with the Rapid Response Mechanism expert, the WASH PM will ensure that WASH staff have work-plans in place and follow up with team members regularly to ensure that activities are on track.

Specific Objectives

• Ensure technical implementation of integrated ACF-USA WASH programs.
• To develop ACF understanding of WASH issues in Northern Nigeria.
• To supervise WASH program staff at field bases.
• To actively participate in external coordination within the WASH sector at the county and state level, as well as national level as required.
• To coordinate within the ACF team.
• To ensure proper reporting of the programmes.

Qualifications

• Engineering or Public Health Degree (Bachelor 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 and 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 values, excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience in the INGO/NGO and humanitarian context.
• Experience managing a team of staff.

Application Closing Date
17th May, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application by email 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. For example, “WASH Program Manager-Yobe”.
• 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.