Program Manager at Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE)

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide oversight on overall program implementation including finance, Logistics and coordination
• Lead the advocacy visit to WASH key stakeholders in the seven LGA's in Ebonyi State
• Support the implementation of technical activities to in the delivery of the State2State project milestones.
• Represent  WEWE in meetings, workshop and trainings for state2state project
• Facilitate the formation of WASH Customer forum across the Seven LGA's.
• Supervise the monthly WASH Customer forum meetings across the 7 LGA's.
• Facilitate the development of WASH demand service charter for improved WASH services in the state.
• Facilitate the development of LGA score card across the 7 LGA's.
• Supervise the baseline assessment on Public Financial Management and Procurement process across the Seven LGA's.
• Conduct Step down training for LGAs staff on Public Financial Management and Procurement Process.
• Facilitate the Annual WASH Summit in the state
• Facilitate the commemoration of local and global WASH event for increased knowledge in WASH.
• Conduct quarterly facility tour to Water schemes   to track their functionalities.
• Facilitate bi-annually Learning session /Collaboration Adapting and learning/ review meeting to monitor performance.
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual report to State2State.
• Assist in the development of project reports and materials, manuals, documents and other  materials as requested
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Executive Director.
• Attend to other duties that might be assigned by the management.

Qualification, Requirement and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience with NGOs specialized in Humanitarian assistance
• Previous work experience in Humanitarian assistance activity.
• Previous experience in program management of a WASH project is essential.
• 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.