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Key Duties & Responsibilities

• S/he will oversee the operation and programmatic aspects of the project
• S/he will lead the development and implementation of a WASH strategy in the immediate, short, medium, and long term.
• S/he will manage the overall implementation of the WASH program to guarantee that scope, budget, time, and quality are by the different project specifications and Donor requirements.
• S/he will lead the design process and WASH assessments and oversee compliance with Technical specifications for implementing the required WASH activities and services to guarantee the quality of the output and alignment with international and national standards and donor requirements.
• S/he will manage and monitor technically and administratively the whole of the WASH team, ensuring that adequate and relevant capacity building is provided to the members of the team.
• S/he will Mentor, coach, and manage the staff under supervision; evaluate performance and oversee the resolution of team conflicts.
• S/he will represent the program in the WASH meetings and technical working groups to ensure that WASH activities are coordinated to avoid duplication, violation of national regulations, or contravention of operational agreements set by the humanitarian community at the country level.
• S/he will ensure effective and active communication with all the stakeholders making sure that the relevant and necessary information is transmitted downstream to all the members of the WASH team promptly.
• S/he will ensure all reporting requirements are met and prepare project reports, situation reports, program updates, etc., ensuring that all the project data and information is archived and shared appropriately.
• S/he will ensure that the WASH program is driven by a sound Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning/Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) framework that leads to continuous improvement and fine-tuning of systems and processes.
• S/he will support the development of knowledge products, sustainability plan, and exit plan.
• Perform other duties that his/her supervisor may assign

Qualification

• Candidates should have a Master’s Degree in Water Engineering or a related field of study
• A Bachelor's Degree in Water and Sanitation Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical engineering, or relevant fields is required, with a preference for a second-class upper as an added advantage.
• S/he must be fluent in English.
• Knowledge of Hausa and Kanuri Languages will be an added advantage

Experience:

• A minimum of ten (10) years of working experience in a similar position in international donor-funded Water and Sanitation projects, preferably experience on USG-funded WASH Project(s)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work
• Experience working in the North East, especially in Borno State, has an added advantage
• S/he must have progressive experience in designing, managing, or implementing WASH programs
• S/he must have a solid foundation in a broad range of WASH subjects preferred, including areas such as innovative sanitation, private sector engagement, water for the poor, tariff and cost recovery, hygiene promotion, operation and maintenance, institutional strengthening, governance, and sector reforms for communities, schools, and healthcare facilities.
• S/he must have excellent communication and writing skills.

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Key Duties & Responsibilities

• S/he will be the direct link with USAID and other relevant stakeholders such as government and partners and accountable for achieving results
• S/he will be responsible for ensuring that the project meets its objectives and result targets, including those related to institutional strengthening, capacity building, and market-based private sector approaches to service delivery
• S/he will coordinate the effectiveness of personnel and make strategic decisions along with an ability to troubleshoot
• S/he will see to the effective coordination of the project and drive it to achieve its overall goal
• S/he will provide effective leadership and technical backstopping for all components of the project and communicate effectively with all shades of stakeholders
• S/he will be responsible for overall technical reporting and supervision of all consultancies and contracts on the project for quality assurance
• S/he will ensure that the organization’s core values are carried out throughout the lifecycle of the project and do not compromise the quality delivery of services
• S/he will communicate and relate well with all government establishments and persons identified in the project to successfully deliver on the project
• S/he will take overall responsibility for resource management both human and capital for the successful implementation of the project and secure value for money

Qualifications

• Candidates must have an Advanced or Postgraduate Degree or Diploma, i.e., a PhD or Master or postgraduate diploma in Water and Sanitation, Water Resource Management, Civil, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering, or relevant fields.
• Candidates should be an active member of a WASH/WRM-related professional body
• S/he must be fluent in English.
• Knowledge of Hausa and Kanuri Languages will be an added advantage

Experience:

• A minimum of ten (10) years of working experience in managerial and leadership positions in international donor-funded water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) projects, preferably experience on USG-funded WASH Project
• Three (3) years experience in WASH project is required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work
• Experience working in the North East, especially in Borno State, has an added advantage
• S/he will have exceptional communication and collaboration skills and a proven track record of interacting with other projects, high-level host country governments, and international agencies
• The candidate must have a proven track record of working effectively with diverse groups of civil society organizations, media, and government counterparts