WASH Head of Department at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

RESPONSABILITES

As WASH Head of Department, you will lead the development of WASH Country strategy in line with the country strategy for effective implementation of WASH Programs in the mission.

More specifically, you will : 

• Coordinate the identification of needs and formulation of project proposals; 
• Provide technical support and coordination for long-term WASH and electrification projects; 
• Ensure that research, technical studies and innovative projects related to WASH are conducted; 
• Ensure the active participation of Action Against Hunger in national sectorial coordination and technical forums, and develop sectorial partnerships; 
• Manage the Deputy WASH Head of Department and bring technical support to the WASH Program Managers.

PROFILE

• Degree in Water Engineering/Construction Engineering/Public Health with experience in water, sanitation, hygiene and health education projects with over 3 years of experience OR; Relevant degree with at least 5 years’ experience in project management, preferably in a humanitarian context; Experience can be considered in lieu of academic qualification, but not vice-a-versa; 
• Interest and/or experience in hygiene education and training and/or community led methodologies; 
• Demonstrated previous experience in and strong proposal writing and donor reporting skills; 
• Demonstrated experience in financial management and preparation of budgets for programming; 
• Experience in security volatile context
• Proficient in MS Office Applications.

CONDITIONS

• 12 months fixed term contract under French or Nigerian law
• Remuneration package and competitive benefits.