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Grade: F
Duration: 2-year fixed term (renewable)
Department: Programmes Directorate
Reports to: Head of WASH / Programmes
Direct Reports: State Finance & Admin Officer, Programme Monitoring Evaluation & Reporting Officer, WASH Specialist, Policy & Sector Strengthening Specialist,  Logistics / Driver
Travel: At least 60%-time travel to support partners and communities in Enugu state and occasional travels to Abuja

Team Description 

• The WaterAid Nigeria’s Programme Directorate is responsible for engaging with multiple stakeholders in the programmatic value chain to ensure delivery of quality programmes in line with the CP strategy and quality programme standards. With the state as the focus of our work to maximize impact, the position of the State Programme Lead is expected to take significant responsibility for influencing and galvanizing state level actors (policy makers, civil society, private sector and citizens) towards playing their roles to achieve increased access to WASH services in the state.

Job Purpose

• The Enugu State programme currently has as its major thematic focus, the application of market led approaches to sanitation with a view to significantly address the sanitation issues in Enugu State and ramp up access. WaterAid also desires that Enugu State replicates the recent Presidential declaration of a state of emergency in WASH and create an enabling environment for private sector participation to improve WASH service delivery in Enugu state.
• This position is to successfully coordinate the implementation of WaterAid’s country strategic initiatives in the state by ensuring that all country thematic activities are properly included in realistic and achievable annual State Programme Plans and delivered through appropriate projects.
• This role will be accountable for the successful delivery of the on-going Sanitation Marketing Expansion and Scaleup project in the State, conceptualizing future programmes/projects and building strong collaborations with fundraising colleagues to design proposals to scale up WaterAid work in Enugu; planning the effective delivery of programmatic outcomes that align with programme delivery plans in line with WaterAid quality programme standards and approaches; building and nurturing effective collaborations and partnerships with stakeholders (including implementing partners) for the delivery of WaterAid programmes /projects and an improved WASH outcome in the designated WaterAid state programme.
• This role will lead the successful implementation to the programme objectives through supporting and strengthening the key partners such as the Enugu State Small Towns Unit (STU), RUWASSA, SUBEBS, Enugu Chambers of Commerce and the Small and Medium Enterprises Agency, Health sector coordinating entities and CSOs; Manage and maintain complex relationships with the state government, private sector and other funding agencies.

Key Accountabilities
Effective Programme Management:

• Lead the detailed analysis and collaborative programme planning to implement and manage projects in Enugu state in accordance with WaterAid’s objectives; monitor and evaluate progress of the programmes and its projects in line with WaterAid’s PMER standards and guidelines.
• Take leadership for all state level delivery and reporting to WaterAid and grant funders on programme activities in the state; Ensure information on ongoing programmes in the state are kept up to date on the Project centre platform.
• Lead the development and maintenance of key strategic relationships from state to local level across the key involved sectors; act as credible WaterAid representative in the State.
• Identify, develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with partners, state officials and sector stakeholders; act as a worthy and credible WaterAid representative in the State.
• Proactively engage in sector support initiatives and participate in sector coordination meetings at state level, particularly if directly linked to the programme objectives; use these relationships to positively project WaterAid positions on WASH issues and influence policy change in the state.
• Ensure that appropriate programme management, quality assurance and monitoring mechanisms are in place to ensure high quality delivery of work by partners, across all critical programme objectives.
• Work collaboratively with and draw on the wider support and expertise from within WaterAid to develop and improve the initiatives required for the successful delivery of the programme
• Promote and ensure the mainstreaming of WaterAid programme principles and quality standards in all WaterAid’s programme in the State
• Exercise accountability for management of financial budget and resources at state office; ensure timely and accurate budgets and financial reports are generated and submitted to WaterAid Nigeria Country office to facilitate reimbursements of expenses incurred on overhead and programmatic activities.

Advocacy and Communication:

• Lead advocacy at the state, local government and community levels on improved WASH governance, access and hygiene behaviour change.
• Lead on the implementation of WaterAid campaigns on WASH at the state level
• Create linkages and improve access to media at the state
• Develop a work relationship with CSO networks for capacity improvement on Human Right Based Approach (HRBA) to WASH service delivery.

Effective Donor and Grant Management:

• Use knowledge of state context to initiate project concepts/proposals that respond to WASH issues in the state
• Work in active collaboration with fundraising team to market grant programmes/project funding opportunities for state programme/projects to potential funders.
• Develop case studies and success stories to demonstrate impact of WaterAid’s work, enhance the visibility of WANG programmes and use as fundraising materials.
• Regular visits to project sites to ensure projects comply with donor requirements and meet all safeguarding issues.

Partnership Management:

• Provide leadership in the identification, engagement and effective management of partner institutions/organization relevant to the delivery of the grant targets in the state.
• Coordinate assessment and delivery of targeted organizational development technical assistance to all WaterAid partners in the state (CSO’s, Government agencies, private sector entities and communities) to improve their performance.

Leadership & Team Management:

• Lead the development of activity-based budgets for state program activities across thematic areas.
• Accountable for managing budgets aligning the budget with activities and for monitoring to ensure budget performance of multiple partners is according to plan.
• Ensuring good quality financial reports of programmes and from partners in the state are submitted on time.
• Resolving any inaccuracies in a timely manner.
• Work collaboratively with Finance & Information Technology (FIT) to ensure timely disbursement of funds required by partners.
• Directly supervise state programmes team to deliver high performance.
• Provide guidance and direction to a multi-functional team, including setting performance objectives and monitoring performance of the members of the state team.
• Coach & mentor team members to enable effective delivery of targets and prioritize achievement of the learning & development priorities of the team.

Person Specification
Essential Criteria:
Qualification and Skills:

• The proposed candidate should have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in at least one of the followings: Geology, Civil Engineering, Public Health, Social Sciences, Development Studies & Policy Strategy, Public Policy and Administration, or other related disciplines, with vast knowledge of the WASH issues globally and the Nigerian WASH sector in particular. A Post-Graduate Master’s degree in related field will be an added advantage.

General Professional Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years post qualification experience in water and sanitation-related issues, Public Health, Community management, Public-Private-Partnership Development, Public Policy and Strategies development at senior management level is required.

Specific Professional Experience:

• At least 5 years’ experience in the WASH Sector reform process and with adequate knowledge of policy, institutional capacity strengthening, inter-governmental relationship, sanitation, hygiene behaviour change, community management processes, modelling/piloting of WASH sustainability plan, WASH facilities construction monitoring, including private sector engagement and PPP Agreement. Must also be proficient in use of English language and computer skills, especially in MS-Office.

In Addition to the above, the Candidate Should Demonstrate:

• Ability in successfully managing similar sized grant-funded programmes/projects funded by international donors in a developing country context.
• Prior experience in delivering WASH sector interventions and with providing sector strengthening technical assistance to partners.
• Proven ability to conduct in-depth context analysis and in using outcome of the analysis to influence key state stakeholders and create change, An understanding of advocacy tools and approaches.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to build and maintain good working relationships with a variety of colleagues and stakeholders.
• Experience working with partners implementing a grant funded project and in managing partnerships with such organizations.
• Strong programme/project management skills, including the ability to initiate, plan, manage and monitor programmes & projects; technical ability to develop programme plans/design log frames etc
• Experience of managing multiple project stakeholders including community level stakeholders; donors; government officials etc
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including strong presentation skills; Experience of project documentation for use in influencing; writing case studies and success stories
• Familiarity with and experience using participatory tools, methods and approaches in project management
• Strong analytical skills
• Above average competence in the use of IT tools. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft suite of computer Applications-Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
• Experience of leading, managing and motivating others and driving change
• Commitment to WaterAid’s values and a working style that reflects these

Desirable:

• Familiarity with market-based approaches for delivering WASH services
• Proven ability to coordinate and provide technical guidance to CSO partners on how to effectively engage with private sector actors to provide WASH solutions
• Knowledge of adult learning approaches
• Knowledge of behaviour change models and approaches

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Job Type: Contract
Duration: 1 year
Department: Programmes Directorate
Reports to: State Programme Lead
Direct Reports: None

Job Purpose

• WaterAid volunteering is intended to be a learning and development opportunity for young professionals to gain exposure and build skills through work in an international development organisation and potentially, form a crop of professionals with experience relevant to the international development or other professional sectors.
• The volunteer will undertake receptionist and other administrative support functions at the state office in Maiduguri.
• The post holder will be expected to be able to maintain the office facilities and also provide accurate information to visitors and staff.
• The post holder will serve as the custodian of petty cash and be responsible for day-to-day operation of the petty cash box in line with constituted authority approval, this includes payment, reconciliation, record keeping/documentation, security, compliance review and retirement.
• The volunteer with also be responsible for other finance related functions.

Key Accountabilities
Front Desk Service:

• Attend to all visitors in a polite, professional, and courteous manner.
• Answer all incoming calls and redirect them or keep messages, demonstrate courteous, positive and a helpful attitude in all interactions, including telephone conversations. Take complete messages in a professional and legible manner.
• Apply appropriate discretion in managing information and documents of a sensitive nature; keeping hard copy documents received out of public view and not leaving them on the front desk, counters or unattended.

General Administrative Duties:

• Perform basic office support and document processing services such as typing, photocopying, scanning, spiral binding, and drafting correspondences as requested.
• Act as custodian of the stationery and office supplies storage.
• Support achievement of efficient office services; Take responsibility for basic maintenance of office facilities and escalating complaints as necessary to colleagues.
• Provide logistics support for State workshop and meetings.
• Receive letters, mails and parcels and distribute them in a timely manner to recipients and processing outgoing dispatch.

Management of Office Equipment/ Office Supplies:

• Regularly check the appropriate functioning of office equipment, (intercoms, photocopiers etc.) make recommendations for repair or renewal and supervise maintenance of office equipment.
• Ensure stock levels of store are adequate, accurately analyze monthly stock to state’s budgets and ensure reconciliation of store data with finance record. Also ensure the security of the store.
• Attend to staff requisitions for toiletries and other items such as tea items, papers, etc.
• Arrange prompt repairs of damaged chairs, desk and other office furniture and fixtures; Liaise with Borno State Programme Lead to purchase replacements when necessary.

Financial Management:

• Maintain up to date records of all petty cash transaction on petty cash excel template. Ensure that all petty cash support documents are complete and accurate.
• Maintain proper documentation, retirement and filling of all financial documents and ensure that petty cash is kept safe, secured, and locked in petty cash box always.
• Ensure daily, weekly and monthly petty cash count and reconciliation. Ensure proper documentation of petty cash reconciliation and petty cash counts including surprise cash counts.
• Track petty cash disbursement for timely retirement/submission of receipts.
• Assist the state program team in the raising partner and activity fund request. Ensure timely petty cash replenishment request and retirement.
• Ensure all cash transaction follow Water Aid policy, donor and statutory requirement as well as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Carry out other finance related task that may be assigned by the Finance team in Abuja and the Borno State program team.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial and other job-related information.

Person Specification
Essential:

• Possession of a minimum of National Diploma. Significant years of professional experience in similar role may substitute for educational qualification
• Minimum of one year work experience in a similar role in a formal /structured work setting.
• Pleasant and good-natured disposition with a ‘can do’ attitude /willingness to assist around the office.
• Excellent nonverbal, oral and written communication skills
• Excellent people skills and ability to manage conflict/difficult situation
• High sense of responsibility/ Reliable
• Ability to manage information with discretion and confidentiality
• Common sense
• Good telephone etiquette

Desirable:

• University Degree in Accounting, Social Sciences, Humanities,
• Experience in office management and maintenance and handling petty cash.

Our People Promise:

• We’re looking for people who share a commitment to our vision, and a commitment to playing their part in changing normal.
• We’re looking for people with an appreciation and respect for different people and ideas, and the energy and expertise to help tackle the most important challenges.
• In return, you can expect to get inspiration from the change you help make happen, a sense of belonging and the feeling of being part of a global community.
• You will also experience stimulation and fulfilment, the chance to grow, and space to be yourself at your best.