WaterAid is an international non-for-profit organization dedicated to helping people break free from poverty and disease, unlock their potential and change their lives for good through improved access to clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid started its operation in Nigeria in 1995. Since then it has successfully executed several intervention programmes as outlined by its objectives and has made impact in the lives of the very poor. WaterAid with the country office in Abuja currently works in Bauchi, Enugu and Plateau States with funding from various donors and partners.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: WASH Manager (Technical)
Location: Lagos
Job type: Contract
Reports to: State Programme Lead
Travels: Potential travel to field to be determined based on needs.
Duration: Fixed term, 2 years
Job purpose
- As a leader in the WASH sector in Nigeria, we are consistently required to design and implement all our programmes in a manner that demonstrates learning and innovation to maximize our effectiveness and impact.
- We, therefore, require the services of a WASH Manager to support and lead on the delivery of DP World Project.
- The WASH Manager (Technical) role will support planning, strategic implementation approaches, WASH service delivery (technical/engineering) including urban sanitation, influencing and advocacy priorities of WaterAid Nigeria at the national and state level.
- This will include WANG project/programme management at state level, surveys and, research related to the WASH sector as required to drive delivery of an influencing led programme for WaterAid Nigeria.
- The job holder will play a key role in the delivery of key components of the project objectives and will be required to support evidence-based advocacy by WaterAid at the federal, State and LGA levels with a view to improving access to WASH in Nigeria.
- The job holder will also be responsible for delivering the approach, plans and activities for sector strengthening & support, ensuring that the design and intent of the field level programming is aligned with that agenda, and that evidence generated from WANG field work and technical innovations are used in influencing of policies and programmes at local, state and national levels.
- The role will also support WANG innovative approaches for improved sanitation service delivery in urban areas. This will include sanitation marketing approaches, sanitation service chain and supporting institutional capacity strengthening strategies, via policies, guidelines, regulations and WASH Action Plan development.
Accountabilities
WASH Technical Support:
- Be part of the WASH technical team of the Lagos office to undertake technical assessment of water schemes, sanitation infrastructures and environmental remediation and restoration.
- Use outcomes of technical assessment to develop a Bill of Quantity, technical and general specifications and drawings to support tendering for procurement of consultants/contractors.
- Effective monthly reporting of progress of all project sites and follow ups expected at all sites.
- Effective monitoring and supervision of critical construction/rehabilitation stages such as borehole drilling, borehole development/airlifting, pumping test, water quality sampling and testing and other such technical works.
- Lead and or participate in technical evaluation of tenders for selection of consultants/contractors and submit evaluation reports using the appropriate and approved templates.
- Effectively relate and communicate with management and staff of the Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) towards successful delivery of works and services.
- Effective technical supervision of water and sanitation facility construction/rehabilitation at designated sites.
Sector Strengthening:
- Under the guidance of the Head of Lagos Programme, support the development of approaches and plans aimed at reducing WASH sector bottlenecks at national and State levels in Nigeria.
- In collaboration with the media team, build networks for WANG’s work on CSO participation and citizenship engagement on WASH governance, urban water and sanitation sector reform in Nigeria.
- Ensure that WaterAid Nigeria WASH Programme delivery at the field level is designed to positively impact the building of better WASH systems and generate replicable results that can be profiled to contribute to universal access for Nigeria.
- Provide on demand technical advice and support on WASH institutional reform themes for WANG, partners and sector stakeholders.
- Co-ordinate WANG staff and partners’ capacity development in relation to sector capacity strengthening related issues in the state of operation.
- Monitor the implementation of sector capacity building/system strengthening programmes and make inputs to key reports in line with organizational policies and procedures including monthly, quarterly, biannual and annual reports.
- Provide support to sector support initiatives and participate in sector coordination meetings at state and national levels like the NTGS and others where appropriate.
- Generate analytical briefs, communication materials and case stories of evidence and excellence generated from programming at field in line with the CP and global priorities.
- Follow up on trends in sector processes, strategies and practice and advise the Head of Lagos Programme on possible actions in terms of delivering organizational messaging at key fora.
- Identify relevant sector institutions (e.g. NWRI, Water Corporation, WCAs, SPCs, LCDAs, LGAs, Civil Society Networks, etc.) and assess their capacity to deliver services in an accountable, transparent and inclusive manner that will feed into the development of the WASH sector.
- Develop sector support plans for identified institutions and be accountable for their implementation.
- Identify windows of influence and ensure WaterAid Nigeria’s messages are heard.
- In collaboration with colleagues, assist in the marketing of WANG’s models to key sector stakeholders.
- With the support of the Head of Lagos Programme, manage WANG’s capacity building support to all identified partners.
Policy influencing:
- With the support of the communication unit, develop case studies, position papers, policy messages /briefing notes, web articles etc. on key WASH sector issues to achieve influencing outcomes of WaterAid work in Nigeria.
- In collaboration with the Advocacy and Communication Team, receive and analyse legislations related to WASH at State House of Assembly and prepare reports that convey impact of policy and legislative proposals on WASH access within specific jurisdictions of state and LGAs.
- Raise public awareness of issues in collaboration with Communications and Media team.
- Support the design and delivery of activities targeted at strengthening policy analysis and capacity of WANG CSO partners.
Research and documentation:
- With the support of the Head of Lagos Programme, document and share learning on WASH policy issues and civil society engagement, citizenship engagement/empowerment, rights of stakeholders, gender, equity and inclusion.
- In collaboration with the M&E Manager, perform various tasks involving data collection, data maintenance, and data analysis using statistical software and other computer programs.
- In collaboration with the Sanitation and Hygiene Coordinator, perform various tasks involving CLTS, sanitation marketing, Hygiene promotion and behaviour change, and HBC campaigns.
- With the support of SPEL develop, administer, and periodically evaluate institutional development tools which consider access and rights, equity & inclusion and other key components to effectively evaluate performance of the WASH sector.
- In collaboration with SPEL Team, support documentation and learning processes among partners and sector institutions.
Policy dissemination:
- With the support of the Head of WASH/Programme synthesise findings and recommendations from completed research(es) conducted by WaterAid Nigeria into practical WASH programming actions.
- Manage collaborative case studies, impact surveys and other research to adequately inform stakeholders about the critical issues in WASH service delivery and design.
- Initiate and support in dissemination events to share policy research reports.
- Develop and share briefing notes on sector support and policy reforms in collaboration with the Head of WASH/Programme.
Networking and Representation:
- Represent WaterAid in relationships with decision-makers (national CSO, donor, and government (national and state) forums related to WASH to persuasively advocate for WaterAid’s change agenda and continuously build and sustain WaterAid’s reputation.
- Represent WaterAid through participation in meetings, seminars and other strategic/important events that support achievement of WaterAid goals at national and state levels.
- Actively engage in dissemination events to share research reports on a wide range of sector strengthening themes and solicit feedback from sector stakeholders.
- Build relationships and partnerships with government institutions, donors, universities, private sector and research institutions.
- Identify and build relationships with wider sector development stakeholders for effective collaboration towards the achievement of WaterAid’s objectives.
- Represent WaterAid in key sector events nationally or globally (when assigned).
- Participate in sector discussions, build and maintain relationships with key sector ministries, institutions and other strategic partners who are critical to realizing WANG strategic priorities at national and state levels.
Support to Fundraising:
- Provide specifics on demand research and gather information as may be required to develop concept notes and proposals to grant funders.
- Actively participate in the design and development of quality projects and proposals for the CP especially with regards to sanitation marketing, private sector engagement, urban sanitation and WASH service delivery at community level.
Person specification
Essential Criteria:
- A university degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on water-related disciplines such as Water Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or Environmental Engineering is required. A master’s degree in Water Resource Management, Civil Engineering, or Environmental Management will be considered an added advantage.
- Experience in developing strategic & operational plans. Able to effectively organise self and others, plan and prioritise in line with such plans.
- Demonstrable understanding of sector development in Nigeria and how change happens.
- Experience of working in, and solid understanding of the Nigerian WASH Sector.
- Strong communication skills, including active listening and ability to effectively convey information and ideas verbally and in writing.
- Significant relevant and proven experience preferably in CSOs/NGOs engagement.
- Commitment to WaterAid’s values and ways of working.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience of which at least 3 must be in the area of WASH Programme/project management, sanitation and hygiene promotion, community management with any reputable national/ international/ donor agency.
- Experience with building capacity of implementing partner organizations especially CSO’s and government.
- Strong in proposal writing, project design, implementation strategies, monitoring evaluation.
- Sound knowledge of basic project management approaches, experience with conducting formative research and using research outcomes to make programme decisions.
Leadership and Team work:
- Provide leadership support for WANG WASH Programme/project implementation at national and state level.
- Provide adequate leadership support and demonstrated team spirit among State level team members and HQ staff.
- Provide effective leadership support for management and protection of WANG assets in the state office and with partners.
- Ensure that partners effectively carry out their duties and responsibilities during project implementation.
- With the support of state level staff, prepare state level work plans, budgets and project implementation strategies for effectiveness.
- Be responsible for final delivery of specific WASH programmes/projects in the state of operation for effective and evident delivery of projects.
- Provide leadership support for prudent financial management and operation of state level project accounts.
- Be responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual reports of state level operations and project management.
Desirable Criteria:
- Membership of a relevant professional body.
- Existing links/network in the WASH Sector.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline 13th May, 2025.
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