Job Openings at United Purpose (UP)

Job Purpose

• The project will take a market-based approach to increase access to improved sanitation, hygiene and MHH services, developing product solutions and approaches that are evidence-based and effective, to be demonstrated for scaling. It will work in ODF, and OD Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Bauchi, Jigawa and Ogun states, developing and demonstrating context-specific approaches.
• It will incorporate global expertise on MBS and build the capacity of local NGOs. The program will define how MBS can effectively be combined with CLTS to move households directly from OD to durable, at least basic levels of service and test how OD communities can be raised on the sanitation ladder by MBS, reducing common risks of ODF slippage.

The Role

• United Purpose (UP) is seeking a full-time State Finance and Administration Officer who will contribute to implementing activities for the project. This position will support the Country Finance and Administration Manager in effectively managing the project's finances (including budgets) ( State and LGA levels ) to ensure accuracy and deadlines are met.
• They will be a reference point for financial and administrative matters in the State and LGA.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support sub grantees with setting up appropriate financial systems that fit UP/SHF requirements (including maintaining proper records of financial transactions) and identifying capacity gaps.
• To act as the key reference point for financial and Administration queries relating to project operation at both State and LGA levels.
• Preparation of monthly/quarterly forecasts and float requests.
• The utilisation of standard float retirement template.
• Understanding and utilisation of appropriate budget lines for each transaction.
• All other financial queries by sub-grantees
• Responsible for subgrantees floats and retirements to the extent of;
• Receiving accurate monthly float retirements and bank reconciliations from all subgrantees and feeding retirements into UP's ledger.
• Monthly and year-end verification of subgrantee balances
• Flagging up outstanding floats and bank reconciliations
• Support subgrantee's procurement process by being part of their procurement committee
• To work closely with HQ Abuja Finance Team
• Identifying capacity gaps and training needs of sub-grantees
• Implementing/embedding improved Grant/Finance management systems at the subgrantee level
• Preparation and drafting of monthly and annual budgets; and periodic forecasts based on sub-grantees requirements
• Monitoring of monthly and yearly budgets.
• Processing project transactions in the ledger.
• They provide financial management support to programme staff at state and LGA levels.
• Obtain authorisation/approval for staff retirements (from the Project Manager and SMT ) before processing on the ledger
• Obtain authorisation for staff float requests from the Project Manager and SMT
• Work closely with staff during planning for field activities.
• Support FAM on project Auditors - To liaise with auditors and provide them with the required information during the fieldwork of programme audits.
• Liaising with other UP Finance and Admin. staff, as may be necessary
• To carry out any other duties assigned by the Senior Management Team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related degree. Part qualified Accountant, ideally studying to complete an accounting qualification.
• Knowledge of accounting concepts, principles, and techniques.
• Minimum five years' experience. Experience in the non-profit sector is a plus.
• Demonstrated proficiency in accounting system software and expertise in Microsoft Excel and report writing.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a multicultural, diverse, and performance-related environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction, handle large amounts of data, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and effectively with civil society organisations, donors, project staff, and other beneficiaries.

Experience:

• At least three years of relevant experience in Gender-related and WASH projects, funded by international donors.
• Experience with rules and regulations for non-profit organisations. Knowledge of donor financial reporting and donor procurement procedures.
• Good technical accounting skills. Experience in financial planning, bookkeeping practice and principle, knowledge of internal controls, general ledger, cash management and reconciliations, payroll processing and taxation. Understanding of financial reporting, measurement and analysis.
• Experience in working in multiple foreign currencies and understanding of foreign exchange hedging.
• Relevant knowledge and experience in an international and intercultural environment
• Proven track record of capacity building/training
• Solid knowledge and understanding of community-based approaches to development

Skills:

• Excellent planning, coordination, and prioritisation skills
• Strong facilitation, diplomatic, and interpersonal skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills - listening, presenting, discussing, reporting, putting views forward, and negotiating with confidence. Sensitivity to cultural and language differences
• Planning and Organisation – Able to prioritise within restricted resources to tight deadlines. Able to anticipate and adapt to change. Strong attention to detail. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Self-motivated to set initiatives and self-learn.
• Good computer knowledge with command of MS Office
• Ability to facilitate training for community-based organisations and government stakeholders
• Ability to work in a multicultural, diverse and performance-related environment
• A proactive approach to problem-solving
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction

Desirable

• Gender, intercultural and interfaith sensitivity.
• Willing to work additional hours at crucial times.
• Positive outlook and stand-alone disposition.
• Adaptable and responsive disposition relative to the demands and development of the programme.

Languages:

• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Knowledge of Hausa and Yoruba (depending on location) is a plus.

What we Offer

• This position offers the opportunity to gain experience with an international NGO whilst receiving mentoring and learning on best practice global WASH approaches and issues. We provide a competitive salary and benefits package and, above all, a respectful and empowering working place.

Terms and Conditions

• Salary and Benefits: An attractive package dependent on the successful candidate's experience and qualifications.
• Duration of contract: One year with a yearly renewal of contract subject to performance and continued availability of funds.

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Main Purpose

• The Project Support Officer will specifically support the non-state partners (sub-grantees) at LGA and community levels to increase access to improved sanitation, hygiene and MHH services, empowering sub-grantees and partners to deliver on the Market-based Rural Sanitation and Hygiene Programme in Nigeria objectives in the LGA.
• The Project Support Officer will contribute to sustainable service delivery in the LGA-wide Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS), Market-based Sanitation (MBS), Menstrual Health and Hygiene (MHH) and WASH in Schools (WiNs).
• A significant level of effort will be providing direct support at the field level to LGAs and non-state partners (sub-grantees). They will specifically support the non-state implementing partners at the LGA level.
• Executing this function will mean extensive travel to field locations and excellent coordination and management based upon the detailed implementation plan and in consultation with the State Programme Coordinator and Programme Manager.
• The Project Support Officer is a member of the programme team with United Purpose and will be working closely with partner staff and the LGA WASH departments/units, and other non-state partners to implement the different components of the Programme at the LGA level.
• They will also work closely with UP's Finance and Accounting Team, linking the LGA WASH department/Unit and other LGA level partners' finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Liaise/coordinate with and between all bodies and institutions involved in activities at the LGA level, particularly LGA WASH departments/units, consortium member organisations, non-state actors and volunteers, to ensure the effective implementation of activities in achieving programme results.
• Participate in regular meetings with key stakeholders at the Local Government level, ensuring a common understanding of the programme objectives with reference to the LFA. The Project Support Officer is expected to ensure full commitment to the Programme, including cost-sharing by all partners. This will include supporting the timely delivery of human and material resources in the participating LGAs.
• Provide weekly updates and monthly reports as per the approved format summarising the progress made in implementing activities, lessons learnt, and recommendations for improvement, including ad hoc reports and human interest stories that may be needed. In addition, support the update of the results-based framework in-line with programme indicators quarterly with more detailed inputs for preparing annual reports.
• As part of the programme team, fully adopt the project cycle management (PCM), including the LFA and a results-based performance management approach.
• Work closely with State Programme Coordinator and consortium partners on the programme (WASH and enterprise) structures at the LGA level towards identifying capacity building needs for effective delivery of CLTS and MBS intervention towards the attainment of ODF and increase in the purchase of improved sanitation and hygiene products in all communities. Assist in building a resource pool of trained personnel in CLTS triggering, hygiene promotion, product sales, appropriate technology support, and monitoring & evaluation.
• Support the State Programme Coordinator in reviewing the LGA Level WASH sector plans and budgets and assist in formulating strategies, plans, and budgets to achieve Total Sanitation and the subsequent deployment of resources (funds and people) in the Programme LGA.
• Provide technical input for the preparation/design of surveys and studies and play an active role in data collection and dissemination of findings under the Programme among various LGA stakeholders (to increase their understanding of sector issues and emerging approaches) and thereby facilitate the scale-up of successful approaches to non-targeted LGAs.
• Provide regular supportive supervision and monitoring of programme activities in the LGAs of sub-grantees against agreed plans, targets, technical design, and specifications and standards.
• Liaise closely with other key stakeholders in the participating LGAs and ensure synergies in the area of development of sector-wide plans, coordination, and scaling up/replication of Market-based Sanitation, Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS), WASH interventions, WASH in Schools, Capacity building, Citizen's Voice and Accountability, and M&E.
• Provide weekly updates and monthly reports as per the approved format summarising the progress made in implementing activities, lessons learnt, and recommendations for improvement, including ad hoc reports and human interest stories that may be needed. In addition, contribute to updating the log frame and results against programme indicators quarterly with more detailed input for preparing annual reports.

Specific Responsibilities

• Provide feedback to partners and programme team on programmes' performance based on data collected and findings
• Assist the programme team in building the capacity of LGA WASH departments/units, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Toilet Business Enterprises, Sales Agents etc
• Assist the programme team in developing human stories for publication
• Assist State Programme Coordinator in conducting annual and quarterly planning and review processes.
• Support the eventual design and dissemination of research studies by providing relevant input
• Assist the MERO, State Programme Coordinator, and Programme Manager in developing quarterly and annual reports
• Assist the State Programme Coordinator and Programme Manager in developing annual and quarterly work plans and budgets for the project
• Assist State Programme Coordinator in reviewing programme plans as part of the learning and sharing process
• Provide strategic support towards the putting in place and use of the Programme M&E Framework and support plans and activities of the Programme.
• Share learning with the wider UP country programme team
• Support partners in improving learning and sharing mechanisms in their programmes
• Promote a culture of two-way learning in UP more widely
• Work collaboratively with the State Programme Coordinator and programme team to strengthen integration and cross-learning in the country programme
• Show an eagerness to take on any other tasks where appropriate by the line-manager

Minimum Requirements

• Commitment to United Purpose's Vision, Mission and Values
• At least a Diploma in Public Health, Sanitation Engineering, Rural Development, Social Sciences or field related to WASH
• Knowledge and understanding of working with LGAs and community-based organisations
• Strong experience and understanding of the Nigerian WASH sector and the state landscape/priorities.

Experience:

• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in implementing Market-Based Sanitation (MBS) projects Or other related market-based projects.
• Relevant knowledge and experience in Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) programming.
• Good experience with implementing Menstrual Health and Hygiene projects in schools and communities.
• Good experience and understanding of WASH in Schools (WiNs) interventions.
• Two to three years of relevant experience in sanitation projects, funded by international donors, including expertise in technical reporting
• Strong experience in report writing.
• Proven track record of capacity building/training for stakeholders, including at the community level and for local institutions.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of community-based approaches to development.

Skills:

• Excellent planning, coordination, and prioritisation skills
• Strong facilitation, diplomatic, and interpersonal skills
• Good command of the English language and written and verbal fluency.
• Good knowledge of the local language of the LGA.
• Excellent communication and team-working skills with the ability to build good relations, both internally and externally.
• Experience with data collection and management.
• Good computer knowledge with command of MS Office
• Ability to facilitate training for community-based organisations and government stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a multicultural, diverse and performance-related environment
• A proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.

Desirable:

• Gender and intercultural sensitivity
• Willing to work additional hours at crucial times
• Positive outlook and stand-alone disposition.
• Adaptable and responsive disposition relative to the demands and development of the Programme.

Languages:

• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Knowledge of Hausa and/or Yoruba is a plus.

Salary and Benefits
An attractive package dependent on the successful candidate's experience and qualifications.

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Background

• United Purpose (UP) is an international development organisation that works to sustainably reduce poverty and improve the lives of some of the world's poorest communities.
• In Nigeria, UP has been working for almost two decades with local partners and rural communities to implement projects funded by international donors. Addressing areas of gender inequalities and rights abuses, improving sanitation and access to water, fostering accountability, preserving vital ecosystems, and developing sustainable development livelihoods.
• In Nigeria, we partner with Federal, State and Local Governments, other civil society organisations, and communities to implement development interventions reaching thousands of rural people each year. Several funding partners currently fund the Nigeria Country Programme, including the Sanitation and Hygiene Fund (SHF – former WSSCC), the Unicef, the Welsh Government, etc.
• United Purpose has been nominated SHF Primary Recipient in Nigeria for a three-year programme focused on the sanitation market in 3 states: Ogun, Bauchi and Jigawa. United Purpose is the consortium's lead, which regroups three other organisations.
• The programme's primary participatory approach is Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) and the Market-Based Approach. The M&E of the Programme is a regular assessment process and support function for all programme and partner staff. The emphasis is on an M&E participatory approach with communities and partners. The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Officer will provide support in monitoring and evaluating ongoing Programme activities, outputs and outcomes in sanitation, hygiene, MHH and the market-based approach at State and LGA level. They will S=support the analysis and interpretation based on verified data to demonstrate the programme's performance. They will take the support on all contract technical reporting. Moreover, the incumbent is expected to promote key learnings in the programme and broader sharing and learning in UP and SHF.

Job Purpose

• The project will take a market-based approach to increase access to improved sanitation, hygiene and MHH services, developing product solutions and approaches that are evidence-based and effective, to be demonstrated for scaling.
• It will work in ODF, and OD Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Bauchi, Jigawa and Ogun states, developing and demonstrating context-specific approaches. It will incorporate global expertise on MBS and build the capacity of local NGOs.
• The program will define how MBS can effectively be combined with CLTS to move households directly from OD to durable, at least basic levels of service and test how OD communities can be raised on the sanitation ladder by MBS, reducing common risks of ODF slippage.
• More information about the background, aims and objectives of the SHF are found here: https://www.shfund.org/

The Role

• United Purpose (UP) is seeking a full-time, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Officer who will contribute to implementing activities for the project.
• This position will support the implementation of Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) projects and is aimed at (WASH) professionals with good knowledge of WASH development issues.
• The initial focus of the post-holder will be to support the agreed used database to monitor the areas of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning and State and LGA and feed all reports to the overall MEAL for the project.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Officer will have the responsibility to monitor the areas of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning for the development of a sanitation market in the selected LGAs to increase access to improved sanitation, hygiene and MHH services

They will have the following duties and responsibilities:
Technical M&E lead and advice:

• Use the agreed M&E tools for measuring and reporting indicators performance; develop indicator guidance reference sheet for activity output and outcome indicators
• Provide technical support in developing baseline surveys, assessments and studies.
• Contribute to updating the log-frame and results against programme indicators at state and LGA level with more detailed input provided towards preparing annual reports.
• Use the agreed questionnaires and conduct field interviews of the various stakeholders involved in the project
• Visit project sites at LGA for monitoring and quality assurance of water point construction and repairs.
• Monitoring and data checks on rural water supply activities at LGA to ensure reporting compliance.
• Work collaboratively with other programmes to strengthen integration and cross-learning in the country programme and with Donors.

Training and supporting partners:

• Capacity building of partners and local government authorities.
• To supervise regular data collection through implementing partners at LGA and State and ensure the quality of the data by verifications and validations.
• Provide feedback to partners and staff on project performance based on data collected and findings, and lead partner staff in reviewing project plans as part of the learning and sharing process.

Reporting:

• Provide weekly and monthly updates reports as per the approved format, summarising the progress made in project implementation, lessons learned recommendations for improvement, and case studies at LGA

Documentation and learning:

• Manage the Program Monitoring & Evaluation and learning system at State and LGA while ensuring adequate technical capacity to enhance the system's performance to achieve optimal program reporting.
• Targeted analysis and information gathering on the WASH sector.
• Participate in regular meetings with key stakeholders at the community/civil society/Local Government level, ensuring a common understanding of the project's objectives and outcomes.
• Other reasonable duties may be assigned to you that are consistent with the job and its level of responsibility. These will require pre-approval by your line manager.

Person Specification

• Preferably a Master's Degree in Monitoring and Impact Evaluation and statistical analysis using programs coupled with at least 3-6 years of experience in Monitoring and Evaluation in WASH programs, preferably with partners or sub-recipients and multi-donor setup.
• Knowledge and understanding of project monitoring and evaluation
• Knowledge of the current M&E trends and especially M&E systems in development organisations and Practical experience in rural water-point maintenance and monitoring
• Experience in WASH Programming in Nigeria and familiarity with the WASH sector and key stakeholders
• Good abilities for training, mentoring, and coaching skills (supervising enumerators and field staff)
• Good technical writing skills, presentation, facilitation, abilities for synthesisProactive, resourceful and results-oriented
• Must be a good team player, honest, dependable and willing to be flexible with work hours
• Fluent in written and spoken English, with the ability to speak local languages

Desirable:

• Gender, intercultural and interfaith sensitivity.
• Willing to work additional hours at crucial times.
• Positive outlook and stand-alone disposition.
• Adaptable and responsive disposition relative to the demands and development of the programme.

What We Offer

• This position offers the opportunity to gain experience with an international NGO whilst receiving mentoring and learning on best practice global WASH approaches and issues.
• We provide a competitive salary and benefits package and, above all, a respectful and empowering working.

Languages:

• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Knowledge of Hausa and another language is a plus

Terms and Conditions
Salary and Benefits:

• An attractive package dependent on the successful candidate's experience and qualifications.

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The Project

• United Purpose has been nominated SHF Primary Recipient in Nigeria for a three-year programme focused on the sanitation market in 3 states: Ogun, Bauchi and Jigawa. United Purpose is the consortium's lead, which regroups three other organisations.
• The Project Officer is a member of the programme team and provides technical assistance in overall LGA and non-state partner staff implementation. As part of the programme team, they would work closely with the UP Finance and Accounting Team, sub-grantees and LGA support staff.

Job Purpose

• The project will take a market-based approach to increase access to improved sanitation, hygiene and MHH services, developing product solutions and strategies that are evidence-based and effective, to be demonstrated for scaling.
• It will work in ODF, and OD Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Bauchi, Jigawa and Ogun states, developing and demonstrating context-specific approaches. It will incorporate global expertise on MBS and build the capacity of local NGOs.
• The program will define how MBS can effectively be combined with CLTS to move households directly from OD to durable, at least basic levels of service and test how OD communities can be raised on the sanitation ladder by MBS, reducing common risks of ODF slippage.
• More information about the background, aims and objectives of the SHF are found here: https://www.shfund.org/

The Role

• United Purpose (UP) is seeking a full-time, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Officer who will contribute to implementing activities for the project.
• This position will support the implementation of Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) projects and is aimed at (WASH) professionals with good knowledge of WASH development issues. The initial focus of the post-holder is to promote Gender mainstreaming in the programme. Promote gender equality and gender balance in work and life issues.
• The Gender and Equality officer/Trainer will assist in advancing gender equality and female empowerment by ensuring full integration of gender issues in performance monitoring, evaluation, learning, and other activities supported by the programme.
• To support the MHH action plan of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs at the grassroots level – supported by SHF.

Duties and Responsibilities

• They will ensure gender integration and social inclusion are effectively considered for all program activities and methodologies that are culturally sensitive and results-oriented.
• They will also work with State, LGA and CSO partners to ensure gender integration and social inclusion are applied to their program design and activities and their organisational structure and management.
• The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the development and delivery of a high-quality programme that has at its centre a commitment to ensure that poor women and men benefit equally from development efforts.
• They will undertake analytical and advocacy work and be responsible for managing Gender, MHH and EQND related activities in the programme.
• Ensure that Gender Equality is applied throughout programme activities.
• Work with project staff to ensure Gender is appropriately integrated into all training and programme activities.
• Work with UP to support the activities of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development (FMWASD) and the National Technical Working Group (TWG) on MHH.
• Strategise methods to monitor instances of gender disparities and gender-based violence (GBV)
• Document successful activities and methodologies for gender integration.
• Support the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer in establishing and implementing gender-sensitive monitoring, evaluation, learning and reporting systems. Work closely with the M&E Officer to develop the data collection and analysis tools to guarantee gender and social inclusion considerations.
• Incorporate a Gender and Social Inclusion Integration Plan into the project's Annual Implementation Plan based on assessment findings and updated annually based on M&E data and participant/partner feedback. Report against progress on this plan every quarter.
• Provide partner organisations with ongoing gender integration and social inclusion technical assistance.
• Ensure the most vulnerable and marginalised populations are represented across all project components, including staff members, project participants, trainers, facilitators, speakers, evaluators etc. These can include indigenous persons; lesbian, gay, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) persons; and persons with disabilities. Understanding that girls and women tend to experience more marginalisation and increased vulnerability within these groups, emphasis will be placed on this population. Other types of marginalised people may be identified through analysis.
• Ensure activities budgeted can equally benefit males and females. In instances where this is not the case, provide a clear rationale that does not contradict the project's gender equality goals.
• Orient and train project staff on Gender and social inclusion sensitivity and approaches.
• Provide technical assistance to partners in assessing the strength of their approach to Gender mainstreaming across the programme cycle.
• Develop and maintain positive working relations with a vast network of partners, including Government, development partners, Parliament, media and NGOs.
• Represent the Organization at Government and relevant development partner meetings.
• Facilitate necessary training on gender, MHH and EQND related activities.
• Facilitate and strengthen enabling environments through collaboration and coordination to focus on addressing equality and non-discrimination (EQND) and, particularly, menstrual hygiene management (MHH) within sanitation and hygiene programming in both policy and practice.
• Ensure voice for those usually not heard.
• Support local stakeholders and work with partners to gradually achieve SDG 6.2 in these administrative areas, i.e. safe, equal and sustained access to sanitation and hygiene for everyone, emphasising women and girls and people in vulnerable situations, including menstrual hygiene management practices.
• Document and share learnings around Gender, MHH and EQND in the programme.
• Provide weekly updates and monthly reports as per the approved format summarising the progress made in implementing activities, lessons learnt and recommendations for improvement, including ad hoc reports and human-interest stories that may be needed. In addition, contribute to updating the results-based framework in-line with Programme indicators every quarter with more detailed inputs for preparing annual reports.
• Carry out regular field visits to monitor the progress and quality of implementation of Gender MHH and EQND activities in programme LGAs.
• Undertake other responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time, contributing to the overall organisation's objective.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Provide feedback to partners and programme team on programmes' performance based on data collected and findings
• Assist the programme team in building the capacity of partners
• Assist State Programme team in conducting annual and quarterly planning and review processes
• Assist the MEAL, State Project Officer, and Project Manager in developing quarterly and annual reports
• Assist the State Project Officer and Project Manager in developing annual and quarterly work plans and budgets for the project
• Assist Project Officer in reviewing programme plans as part of the learning and sharing process.

Qualifications

• At least a First Degree in Social Science, Sociology, Development Studies, Gender or field related to WASH, Development Communication or Behavioural Change Communication
• Knowledge and understanding of contextual diversity of various areas in project selected State.
• Knowledge of WASH issues, especially sanitation and hygiene challenges and opportunities, especially about MHH and EQND.
• Knowledge of participatory research methods and action learnings.
• Experience building capacity of local stakeholders on gender and social inclusion issues.
• Experience integrating social inclusion in community participatory engagement or advocacy preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership, supervisory and organisational skills.
• Experience engaging local stakeholders, including CSOs, members of Parliament, and other local and national government leaders in gender and social inclusion initiatives.
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and effectively with civil society organisations, donors, project staff, and other beneficiaries.

Experience:

• At least three years of relevant experience in Gender-related and WASH projects, funded by international donors.
• Relevant knowledge and experience in an international and intercultural environment.
• Proven track record of capacity building/training.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of community-based approaches to development.

Skills:

• Excellent planning, coordination, and prioritisation skills
• Strong facilitation, diplomatic, and interpersonal skills
• Good command of writing in English
• Excellent communication and team-working skills with the ability to build good relations, both internally and externally
• Good computer knowledge with command of MS Office
• Ability to facilitate training for community-based organisations and government stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a multicultural, diverse and performance-related environment
• A proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.

Desirable:

• Gender, intercultural and interfaith sensitivity.
• Willing to work additional hours at crucial times.
• Positive outlook and stand-alone disposition.
• Adaptable and responsive disposition relative to the demands and development of the programme.

Languages:

• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Another language is a plus.

What We Offer

• An attractive package dependent on the successful candidate's experience and qualifications.
• This position offers the opportunity to gain experience with an international NGO whilst receiving mentoring and learning on best practice global WASH approaches and issues. We provide a competitive salary and benefits package and, above all, a respectful and empowering working place.