WASH Program Manager at Solidarites International (SI)

Solidarites International (SI) is an international humanitarian NGO which, for more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their vital needs for food, water and shelter. Particularly involved in the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the first cause of death in the world, SI's interventions provide expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene promotion, but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods. Present in around twenty countries, SI's teams - 2000 people in total made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at headquarters, and a few volunteers - work with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultures.

Solidarités International (SI) is determined to prevent and fight all type of abuse – all act of exploitation, abuse and/or sexual harassment (SEAH) against members of beneficiary communities or collaborators, fraud, corruption, violation of persons and/or property, funding of activities harmful to human rights – that could be perpetrated in the frame of its interventions. SI implements a zero-tolerance policy regarding acts of SEAH.

Solidarités International is an equitable employer committed to fightall forms of discrimination. SI will never ask for any remuneration to take part in a recruitment process.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: WASH Program Manager

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Full-time

Main Objectives

• The WASH Programme Manager is responsible for operationalising the phases of the project cycle(s) under their responsibility.
• With the help of the team they supervise, the WASH Programme Manager is responsible for verifying the timely execution, quality and compliance of the activities under their responsibility with national, international, SI and donor standards and requirements.

Activities
Strategy:

• Participates in defining the multi-year strategy, its annual review and annual programming based on feedback and evidence collected throughout the project cycle (evidence-based).
• Participates in the development of the relevant sectoral strategy and internal procedures in line with the association's policies.

Project Assessment and Design:

• Participates in the preparation, implementation and drafting of situation analysis reports and needs assessment.
• Participates in the design and financial, human and logistical planning of projects to be implemented.
• Collects and analyses data to identify protection risks and proposes and implements measures to mitigate these risks in projects.
• Collects and analyses data for environmental assessments, and proposes and implements environmental mitigation measures in projects, based on the risks identified.
• Writes the technical chapters (including the logical framework) and appendices required for project proposals and amendments.
• Proposes new projects based on identified needs (concept note).
• Proposes new approaches, innovative activities, or research initiatives aimed at improving the quality of SI projects.
• Proposes potential partnerships to be established, whether technical, academic, or implementation related.

Implementation and Operational Monitoring:

• Ensures the smooth running of the project cycle in accordance with SI strategy and programming, SI and country requirements, SI procedures and donor criteria.
• Plans and supervises the implementation of the projects under their responsibility, in close coordination with the MEAL, administrative, financial, HR, logistics and security departments (MEAL plan, budget monitoring, cash flow requests, purchasing plan, recruitment, etc.) and the functional manager in coordination.
• Ensures the systematic integration of cross-cutting themes (environment and climate, cross-cutting protection, public health and market-based approach) and, where relevant, multisectoral integration (internal and/or external).
• Ensures consistency and synergies between projects, where relevant.
• Uses SI management and monitoring tools, adjusts them and creates new ones with the aim of ensuring agile implementation and adequate monitoring, in close collaboration with the departments mentioned above.
• Leads the learning cycle for the projects under their responsibility.
• Evaluates the relevance of activities carried out, the effectiveness of interventions and their suitability considering changing circumstances and the needs of the population.
• Proposes adjustments and developments necessary to maintain the relevance and quality of programmes.
• Anticipates and communicates difficulties related to implementation and facilitates the resolution of programme-related difficulties.
• Make regular field visits.

Reporting, Communication and Representation:

• Drafts and submits internal reports on time, in accordance with SI formats and requirements.
• Drafts and submits reports and annexes required by donors within the deadlines.
• Act as a focal point (reporting, communication, etc.) in the event of an implementation partnership.
• Identify and maintain a local operational communication network with key stakeholders (local authorities, civil society organisations, etc.).
• Represents SI at meetings and forums concerning programmes at their place of assignment.
• Drafts administrative documents in conjunction with government authorities, communities and partners (MoU, project handover, etc.).
• Report, in accordance with the procedure in place, any information on the security context or any event that could have a potential impact on the safety of SI teams and activities.

Capitalisation and Closure:

• Ensures the dissemination of SI technical documentation and the archiving of all key programme documents.
• Drafts and shares capitalisation documents in accordance with IT tools and established procedures.
• Ensure the closure of programmes with the assistance of all stakeholders (support departments, partners, target communities, local authorities, etc.).
• Draft and share your handover report before the end of your employment contract.

Management:

• Responsible for the proper implementation of HR policies and processes to ensure that the number of people and the sum of knowledge required for the activities for which they are responsible are available: 
• Analyses, quantifies and qualifies the human resource needs of their team. 
• Recruits and ensures the integration of the team for which they are responsible. 
• Evaluates the performance of their team members. 
• Train and supports team members. 
• Leads and communicates with their team.

Internal control:

• Is responsible for the compliance of the documents they produce

Filing and Archiving:

• Responsible for filing and archiving the documents they produce in accordance with internal procedures.

Fight Against abuse:

• Creates and actively collaborates in the establishment of a working environment that prevents inappropriate behaviour.
• Participates in communicating the existence of SI's ethical framework.
• Respects at all times the protection of information exchanged in the context of a report and its processing.
• Implement measures to mitigate the risk of abuse.

Partnerships:

• May contribute, in line with their role and responsibilities, to the verification of SI implementation partners.
• May contribute to the implementation of a plan to support and strengthen SI partners
• May participate in the requirements for monitoring the actions of partners in relation to their job and responsibilities
• This list is not exhaustive and other related tasks (within the scope of the position) may be assigned at the request of the line manager.

Profile Forsaken
Diplomas:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Hydraulic Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Public Health, WASH, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Emergency WASH Programming, or other related fields.
• 3 - 4 years experience in similar position.

Technical Skills:

• Sound knowledge of WASH programme development, project cycle management, and operational strategies in humanitarian contexts.
• Strong technical knowledge of WASH infrastructure design, construction, rehabilitation, and environmental health programming.
• Experience in cash-based programming for WASH/NFI interventions, market-based approaches.
• Experience in WASH assessments, MSNA, contingency planning, emergency preparedness, and response.
• Strong skills in donor reporting, proposal and concept note writing, budget management, budget follow-up, spending forecasting, and expenditure tracking.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, GIS and other WASH project management and engineering software.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, data management, and online reporting platforms.
• Experience in remote team management, leadership, coordination, and protection mainstreaming in humanitarian settings.
• Strong knowledge of the humanitarian and WASH sector in Nigeria, including emergency WASH response, outbreak preparedness, rapid assessments, and implementation in insecure contexts.
• Sound understanding of CVA/MPCA, market-based approaches, and integration of cross-cutting themes (public health, protection, environment, and climate) in WASH programming.

Transversal Skill:

• Proven experience in full WASH project cycle management, including assessments, design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and closure in line with donor requirements.
• Strong analytical and planning skills, including needs assessments, risk analysis, environmental mitigation, and data-driven decision-making.
• Experience in proposal development, concept notes, logical frameworks, donor reporting, and contribution to strategy and programme expansion.
• Strong budget management skills, including budget tracking, expenditure follow-up, and financial reporting in compliance with donor standards.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, including supervision, capacity building, and support to field teams in high-pressure environments.
• Strong coordination, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, working effectively with government authorities, partners, and internal departments (MEAL, finance, logistics, HR, and security), including reporting and representation responsibilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Languages:

• English (fluent – mandatory)
• Hausa added advantage.

What we offer

• Salary + transport + housing allowance + social benefits (medical coverage, 24 days of Annual leaves per year, compassionate leaves, public holidays as announced by government, festive bonus, Life insurance - covering death, Health Insurance full coverage and permanent disability) etc.

Application Closing Date
28th May, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Select WASH Program Manager, fill the form and attach your CV and motivation letter.
• The CV attached must be named with your first name and surname.