WaterAid Equal Opportunities: Programme Support Manager

WaterAid is working towards equality of opportunity in employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We aim to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, tribe, religion, race, caring responsibilities, marital status, sexuality, disability or age.

Job Title: PROGRAMME SUPPORT MANAGER

        Responsible for our work in Enugu and Jigawa respectively.

Office Location: To Be Determined.

Responsibilities
-Qualified applicant will successfully work with WaterAid implementing partners in the State to deliver Nigeria country strategic objectives in close collaboration with Programme Support Coordinator;
-Equally build fruitful relationships with key sector stakeholders and selected partner organizations to ensure provision of sustainable Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) services by duty bearers;
-Mobilizing, supporting and empowering appropriate authorities and institutions to promote and deliver water, sanitation facilities and hygiene education and closely monitor partners’ activities to ensure timely reporting.

Requirements
-A first degree in Development or other relevant field and a minimum of 5 years’ work experience in managing development programmes at State and/or LGA level, of which a minimum of 3 years must be in the area of Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH).
-Other requirement is experience of working with civil society organisations or networks.

Method of Application
-Interested candidates should download the application form – Programme Support Manager (Enugu or Jigawa): download (Word 66KB); and Programme Support Manager Job description: download (Word 59KB).
-Completed electronic application forms should be sent to hrnig@wateraid.org. Please note that only applications submitted on the above application form will be accepted.

Application Closes: 13th of February, 2011.

Please also note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

WaterAid is an equal opportunity employer; women and the disabled are particularly encouraged to apply.