Governance and Regulatory Lead at Chemonics International

This position will be based in Lagos, Nigeria. Chemonics International Inc. is a US-based international development consulting company, operating in over 95 countries. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities:

The Component 1 / Governance and Regulatory Lead will be responsible for the following:

• Oversee all activities associated with Component 1: Governance and Institutional Arrangements Strengthened to Deliver Improved WASH Services
• Coordinate with Chief of Party and component team leaders to ensure that all Component 1 activities are aligned with the overall scope and objectives of the program
• Draft annual work plans and design and manage activities listed within the work plan to achieve Component 1 required results
• Oversee mapping of the policy, institutions, and regulation (PIR) landscape, determining responsibilities and identifying elements to change to ensure accountability and effective service delivery
• Develop and enforce effective planning and management frameworks for water resources and ensure these frameworks are integrated into technical activities across project components
• Oversee institutional development and capacity building initiatives with LWC, LSWMO and LAWARCO to strengthen their ability to carry out more effective, accountable, and transparent sector management and regulation
• Build on, coordinate, and leverage results and successes of relevant previous and ongoing WASH in Nigeria and Lagos
• Supervise the Component 1 team and oversee all short-term technical assistance carried out under the Component 1 tasks
• Develop and maintain highly collaborative relationships with counterparts and relevant water stakeholders to successfully develop and implement project activities
• Serve as a representative of the project to USAID, as needed, in coordination with the Chief of Party to proactively communicate progress, achievements, and challenges
• Provide support and advice to the Chief of Party for resolution of complex issues, timely completion of tasks, and achievement of project goals and objectives
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief of Party

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in engineering, Management, Urban Planning, or any relevant social science.
• Minimum of five years’ experience working on water and sanitation sector reforms and utility management enabling environments at senior level
• Demonstrated understanding of the institutional and legal framework in Lagos state and Nigeria at the federal level for WASH services, resources management and regulation
• Experience working on urban water supply systems and community-based water supply and sanitation services is strongly preferred
• A good understanding of operational challenges of water service providers in Nigeria, specifically Lagos
• Professional level of technical or managerial WASH knowledge, skills, and experience providing technical and management support related to similarly sized programs
• Experience using integrated approaches to WASH including systems thinking
• Demonstrated capacity strengthening skills and experience with focus on institutionalizing capacity strengthening systems within partner organizations
• Strong communication skills, both interpersonal and written, to fulfill the technical and managerial responsibilities proposed
•  Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity