WASH Program Manager at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

The WASH Program Manager will primarily be responsible for ensuring technical implementation of integrated ACF-USA WASH programs in Yobe State, Nigeria implemented by ACF. He/she is also responsible for accomplishing the program objectives and outcomes within the contextual constraints.  

Summary of Key Objectives:

• Ensure the technical implementation of all integrated WASH programs in Yobe State, ensuring all activities are completed on time, within budget and with acceptable quality.
• To develop ACF’s understanding of WASH issues in Northern Nigeria, particularly the evolving humanitarian needs, and provide clear recommendations for interventions
• To actively participate in external coordination within the WASH sector at the county and state level, as well as national level as required
• Supervision and capacity building of the WASH program staff: induction, follow up, evaluation, and promotion of positive team dynamics and motivation
• Participation in the overall mission and program strategy, narrative and financial project proposals and reporting, in collaboration with Log/Admin/CD and other program coordinators as necessary
• Collaborate and communicate with ACF team in order to ensure the coherence of activities and reports in terms of ACF WASH strategy.

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 & 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 mission, values, and policy
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and strong individual and team management skills
• Flexibility and willingness to be based in Damaturu with frequent travel to remote areas, where services are limited.

Preferred

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