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Transform lives as a WASH Manager at WaterAid, an award-winning organization where your expertise will foster sustainable water and sanitation solutions.
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Lagos, Nigeria
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WaterAid is a renowned non-profit organization focused on improving access to clean water, decent toilets, and hygiene education in the world's poorest communities. Recognized as a Great Place to Work® in 2020, WaterAid is inviting passionate professionals to join their mission-driven team and make a tangible impact on global health and wellbeing.
Role Summary:
- Support the strategic implementation of the Lagos Peri-Urban Water and Sanitation Improvement Project funded by Microsoft.
- Guide WASH service delivery, including urban sanitation and the documentation of policy implementation.
- Engage in advocacy and influencing activities at national and state levels.
Role Requirements:
- University degree in Civil/Water Resources Engineering, Geology, Development studies, Environmental/Public Health, Social Sciences or related fields.
- A Master's degree in a relevant field is preferable.
- At least 5 years of experience, with a minimum of 3 years in WASH Programme/project management.
- Experience with policy development and advocacy in a national/international/donor agency context.
WaterAid offers a supportive environment where you can grow and express yourself at your best, with a firm commitment to safeguarding all members of the communities we work with. To apply, you must be eligible to work in Nigeria. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within two weeks of the application closing date.
Join WaterAid as our WASH Manager (Microsoft Project) to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good. On top of that you'll be joining a 2020 Great Place to Work® award-winning organisation.
The role entails supporting the delivery of the Microsoft- funded Lagos Peri-Urban Water and Sanitation Improvement Project A. You will support planning, strategic implementation approaches, WASH service delivery including urban sanitation, documentation of WASH policy implementation and dialogues, influencing and advocacy priorities of WaterAid Nigeria (WANG) at the national and state level.
Job requirements include a University degree in Civil/Water Resources Engineering, Geology, Development studies, Environmental/Public Health or the Social Sciences or related fields. A Master's degree in Public Health, Water Resources and any of Project Management, international development /, human rights, sociology, public policy or political science will be an added advantage. Minimum of 5 years' experience of which at least 3 must be in the area of WASH Programme/project management, water supply or sanitation, community management policy development and advocacy with any reputable national/ international/ donor agency.
Benefits include the chance to grow, and space to be yourself at your best. This is our pledge to you. WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for abuse (of power, privilege or trust), inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, harassment, bullying or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of the communities in which we work, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.
Please note: to apply for this role you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in Nigeria. Only candidates shortlisted for interviewing will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date for applications.
