WaterAid is a UK registered international charity dedicated to the provision of safe water, sanitation and hygiene education to the world’s poorest people. We support local organisations to manage low cost, sustainable projects and also provid pol icy support to secure the right of poor people to affordable water and sanitation services.
To effectively implement our country strategy, WaterAid Nigeria is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following position:
JOB TITLE: PROGRAMME OFFICER, SANITATION & HYGIENE
Responsibilities
You will successfully handle Nigeria Country Programme’s Sanitation and Hygiene work, including support to partners to implement the Sanitation and Hygiene programme plan, conduct Sanitation and Hygiene researches I to strengthen WaterAid’s policy and advocacy work, support the development, implementation and evaluation of pilot Sanitation and Hygiene service delivery models, document and share lessons with internal and external stakeholders for sustainable development of the sector.
The position holder will be based in Abuja but will require considerable travel to support our work in the states, LGAs and with local community beneficiaries.
You will successfully handle Nigeria Country Programme’s Sanitation and Hygiene work, including support to partners to implement the Sanitation and Hygiene programme plan, conduct Sanitation and Hygiene researches I to strengthen WaterAid’s policy and advocacy work, support the development, implementation and evaluation of pilot Sanitation and Hygiene service delivery models, document and share lessons with internal and external stakeholders for sustainable development of the sector.
The position holder will be based in Abuja but will require considerable travel to support our work in the states, LGAs and with local community beneficiaries.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications for this position include a Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies or the Socia Sciences. Membership of a relevant professional body will be an added advantage. You will also have strong knowledge of experimental research and at least 3 years experience of working in the Water Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) Sector.
Minimum qualifications for this position include a Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies or the Socia Sciences. Membership of a relevant professional body will be an added advantage. You will also have strong knowledge of experimental research and at least 3 years experience of working in the Water Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) Sector.
Method of Applications
Interested candidates should access the application pack on our website www.wateraid.org/nigeria an fill out the application form online. Completed Electronic Application Forms should be e-mailed to [email protected]
Interested candidates should access the application pack on our website www.wateraid.org/nigeria an fill out the application form online. Completed Electronic Application Forms should be e-mailed to [email protected]
Please note that ONLY applications submitted on WaterAid’s Standard Application Form will be considered.
Closing date for submission of all applications is Sunday 22nd August, 2010 and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
WaterAid is an equal opportunity employer; women and persons with disability are in particular encouraged to apply