Technical Manager, WASH at Sightsavers

Job Type: Two Year Fixed Term Contract
Reports to: Director NTD Coordination. Dotted line to Accelerate Director
Accountable for: Quality Programme delivery on WASH and Behaviour Change activities

Purpose of the Role

• The WASH Technical Manager will be responsible for all programme implementation and monitoring and evaluation related to WASH and behaviour change interventions according to a detailed plan guided by standard guidance.
• She/he will ensure that information from monitoring, evaluation and other assessments are actively used by MoH and implementing partners to inform and adjust project implementation when necessary.
• She/he will also be responsible for actively sharing and using information emerging from evaluation/review and information derived from the NTD/WASH data tool, adjustment of interventions and implementation of recommendations, and lead on coordination of NTD/WASH activities.
• The WASH Technical Manager will be responsible for actively seeking and providing feedback on NTD control and /or elimination related to Behaviour Change (BC) and WASH and submission of all required BC and WASH programme deliverables to the National Program and Sightsavers host offices required by donors.
• The job requires extensive field trips in all the health regions of the assigned Country.

Key Accountabilities
Implementation Support:

• Provide technical oversight of all Accelerate programme activities in country related to WASH and BC including Super School of 5 activities
• Collaborate with appropriate Ministries and WASH sector partners to implement and monitor appropriate actions to improve efficiency and quality of project implementation in BC and WASH.
• Promote the adaption and adoption of preferred practices on BC and assess their application across the programme.
• Promote the integration/collaboration of the WASH and NTD stakeholders in Nigeria
• Work with the programme team and other collaborating agencies to ensure that lessons of sound practice on BC and WASH are implemented, documented and disseminated.
• Support the NTD team of the Ministry of Health to develop and use quality standard indicators/checklist on BC and WASH during monitoring visits.
• Support NTD and WASH Coordination and data activities.
• Direct support of implementation and monitoring of programme specific BC interventions.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Support the Sightsavers NTD Technical Hub to proactively analyse and submit NTDs and WASH related data.
• Support coordination of joint WASH and NTD monitoring activities and development and identification of integrated WASH related monitoring activities.
• Support in planning and conducting baseline studies and evaluation if required.
• Support the Ministry of Health and participate in conducting, where needed, treatment coverage surveys, impact assessment surveys, surveillance surveys, and project baseline surveys

Health Systems Strengthening:

• Work with the Ministry of Health and partners on how to interpret and use data/findings to guide decision making
• Assist the Ministry of Health in identifying routine service delivery platforms where F&E activities can be integrated.

Core Behaviours:

• Networking and influencing both within and outside the organisation
• Change and improvement – consistently strives to achieve high standards of performance. Responds positively to change by adapting own behaviour/approach.
• Communicating and influencing – Understands how their role contributes to the organisation vision. Communicates confidently and effectively with colleagues and partners.
• Decision making – Gathers relevant information and uses effective reasoning to make timely decisions.
• Planning and organisation – Prioritises activities and develops plans to achieve them, monitoring own progress. Analyses and organises routine data on a regular basis.
• Delivery and implementation – Gets things done, can be relied upon to do what they say they will and is committed to achieving good quality work to agreed standards.
• Team working – Understands how their work impacts on others. Knows about other parts of the organisation and contributes positively to a global team.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must have at least a first degree in Public Health or other related field.
• Computer literacy including hands on experience in statistical packages.
• Experience in database management systems.
• Minimum of 5-6 years working experience, ideally in an INGO setting.
• Fluency in English language is essential.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).
• Experience with participatory methods and partnerships.
• Cultural sensitivity, patience and flexibility.
• Flexibility to work both in a team and independently.
• Technical knowledge of one or more of the five leading PCT NTDs.
• Experience in working in public health and ideally WASH and BC
• Experience in project and/or programme monitoring and evaluation.
• Knowledge of the Government health system
• International development experience with light to moderately complex projects.
• An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity for disabled people.
• Experience in working in country of posting advantageous. Applications from nationals particularly encouraged.
  

Key Relationships
Internal:

• Accelerate Project Director (NTDs)
• Accelerate Technical Lead
• Commonwealth Project Director
• Sightsavers NTD Director
• Sightsavers NTD Technical Director
• NTD Technical Adviser Hub (Trachoma and WASH)
• Finance and Support Services Manager
• Regional Monitoring Officer
• Sightsavers Country Director
• Sightsavers Evaluation Unit in Head Office
• Nigeria Trachoma Programme Manager
• Nigeria Programme Officers- Super School of 5

External:

• The Federal Ministry of Health, particularly the National NTD programme, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Water and Sanitation, and other related WASH departments
• The States’ Ministries of Health
• World Health Organisation
• UNICEF
• ESPEN
• Unilever
• Consultants
• Other Non-Government agencies.

Financial data:

• Budget responsibilities: None

Salary

• Local Terms and Conditions apply.