E -WASH Organizational and Institutional Development Officer at Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE)

Duration: One (1) year (April 2019 to March 2020)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports the development of the Program strategies and plans to strengthen the capacity of local and regional partners (local government entities and civil society) to design, implement and evaluate program activities.
• Assist in the development of local civil society organizations (NGOs and CBOS) and SWB in integrating quality improvement processes in program implementation.
• Facilitate and develop coaching/mentoring mechanisms and models to facilitate organizational changes resulting in the SWB.
• Identify gaps in organizational structures (governance, strategic planning, financial systems, management and operations, monitoring and evaluations) and identify best resources available within to address the identified gaps.
• Provide hands-on technical assistance to field programs in developing and implementing state level community mobilization and institutional strengthening plans in support of Program strategic objectives.
• Support in the coordination and development of tools, methods, and materials (e.g., field guides, interactive CD-ROM/videos, bulletins, etc.) needed by field-based programs to plan, implement, and evaluate community and institutional capacity strengthening activities.
• Support in the development and application of tools and techniques for monitoring performance and impact related to community and institutional capacity strengthening.

Qualification, Requirement and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in Organizational and institutional Development with State Base government organisation.
• Previous experience in program management of a WASH project will be an added advantage.
• Excellent communication, and organizational skills; and ability to influence and facilitate advocacy agendas at State and LGA levels
• Understanding of local communities and cultures, and ability to communicate fluently in the commonly spoken local language.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to travel and work in difficult settings, including remote rural areas of the state.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, or similar software
• Well-organized, with ability to track multiple activities and deadlines
• Experience in providing administrative leadership and support to work teams
• Experience managing USAID funded programs
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing teams.

Salary
The salary range is between N30,000 to N100,000 per month base salary with an additional 90% fringe benefits.