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Save the Children is looking for experienced development professionals to work within the Nigeria Country Programme These roles will be critical for the delivery of results for children expected by this programme.
Job Title: Water, Hygiene and Sanitation Adviser
Location: Lagos
Job Description
The primary responsibility of the WASH (Water Hygiene and Sanitation) Adviser is to provide technical oversight to all WASH interventions to the ‘Stop diarrhoea initiative’ project implemented in 4 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Lagos state.
Qualifications:
- Candidate must have a Bachelors' degree in health or environmental science; additional qualifications in environment science, Public health or any related field is essential
- S/he should have at least 7 years' work experience working in WASH in government structures.
- Local NGOs or INGOs and experience of working with local communities in implementing WASH interventions is essential
- S/he should have a commitment to gender equity, child rights, community empowerment, and grassroots development approaches; Computer literacy skills - MS Office applications, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Spread sheets.
- Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
Application Closing Date
21st May, 2014
Method of Application
Kindly send your C.V. and covering letter on or before 21st May2014 explaining why you are suitable to:
[email protected] . State position clearly in the subject field as applications without appropriate subject will be disqualified. Also, applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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