Nigeria: Team Leaders - Reform Project of the Urban Water and Sanitation Sector Rivers and Ebonyi States, Nigeria

<P>Sustainable Water and Sanitation in Africa (SUWASA) with funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is expanding the model of the design and implementation of the urban water sector reforms of Bauchi State in Rivers State and Ebonyi State. The aim of the project is to assist the two states in creating an enabling environment for independent urban water service providers to achieve commercial viability while providing sustainable services with financial and management autonomy.</P><P>SUWASA is a six-year regional program launched in September 2009 implemented by Tetra Tech from the Africa Regional Office in Nairobi, Kenya. The mission of SUWASA, currently in its third year of project implementation, is to foster the transformation of water and sanitation services delivery in Sub-Saharan Africa to achieve long-term financial sustainability through the application of market-based principles and the engagement of the private sector within a conducive policy and regulatory framework.</P><P>SUWASA seeks to employ two Nigerian nationals in the full-time position of Team Leader to support project activities at each of its two new country offices in Port Harcourt Town, Rivers State and in Abakaliki Town, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Interested candidates meeting the qualifications, experience, and skills outlined below are encouraged to apply for the respective position opening.</P><P>Tetra Tech, implementing the SUWASA project, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in regards to applicant gender, creed or religious beliefs.</P><P>Minimum Qualifications</P><P>• At least a Masters degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or any other relevant degree. Experience • A minimum of 10 years of professional experience, with a demonstrable knowledge of the policy issues and challenges in the water and sanitation sector in Nigeria and particularly, Bauchi State; • Experience in undertaking institutional, policy and regulatory reforms will be an advantage; • Experience in working in a donor-funded environment; • Ability to plan, direct, manage, control and take initiatives independently; • Self-driven and motivated, results-oriented with a positive outlook and a clear focus on high quality of results; • Ability to effectively communicate and work as a team member at a mature level of sensitivity and diplomacy in dealing with key stakeholders; • Excellent people-management skills and natural ability to motivate and build a strong team. Language • Fluent written and spoken English.</P><P>Position/Job Description</P><P>Responsibilities • Provide strategic leadership to the implementation of the project in Rivers or Ebonyi State, Nigeria; • Build strong implementation partnerships with USAID Nigeria mission, Department of Water and Sanitation in the Ministry of Water Resources, and other development key partners; • Prepare detailed quarterly and annual work plans and operational reports; • Develop human resource plans for the implementation of the project; • Supervise professional staff and any consultants hired to undertake specific assignments; • Prepare detailed budgets for project implementation including determining any additional resource requirements; • Strict adherence to the implementation plan and hence the budget; • Coordinate all project activities with the relevant authorities, partners and the Regional Office; • Provide leadership and guidance to the technical assistance team and the administrative staff.</P><P>Interested candidates should email an updated, current CV with three references and a cover letter to: <a href="mailto:recruit@ard-suwasa.org">recruit@ard-suwasa.org</A>, with subject line indicating the specific office of interest: Team Leader – Rivers State or Team Leader – Ebonyi State, as applicable.</P><P>Only shortlisted candidates meeting the listed minimum qualifications will be contacted for interview. The selected candidate offered the position will be engaged by SUWASA in consideration of candidate availability and receipt of required hiring approval from USAID Contracting Officer. Salary and benefits offered will be in conformance with project local compensation plan.</P><P>For more information about SUWASA please visit <a href="http://www.usaid-suwasa.org/">http://www.usaid-suwasa.org/</A></P><P>The closing date for receipt of applications is: Friday, 11 January 2013 (Or later date as determined by SUWASA)</P>

Nigeria: Team Leaders - Reform Project of the Urban Water and Sanitation Sector Rivers and Ebonyi States, Nigeria

Sustainable Water and Sanitation in Africa (SUWASA) with funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is ex...

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Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Coordinator

<BODY readability="6"><BR>Damaturu (capital of Northern Nigeria) <P>Job Objectives: </P><P>General objective:</P><P>* To evaluate the WASH context, identify needs and elaborate a WASH strategy for ACF programming as part of an integrated assessment in Northern Nigeria in Northern Nigeria.</P><P>Objectives:<BR>1. Manage the WASH component of an integrated assessment:<BR>• Work in close collaboration with the Assessment Team Leader to ensure adequate integration of WASH and FSL components in the assessment.<BR>• Ensure the assessment is facilitated in a participatory and conclusive manner, involving local communities and population<BR>• Ensure linkages and consultation with local, state and national technical government structures, national and international NGOs/actors and technical institutions are facilitated together with Assessment Team Leader.<BR>• Assess current interventions in water and sanitation including the compilation of a “Who, what, where” for both actual and pending activities<BR>• Determine WASH assessment methodology and field tools<BR>• Collection/compilation of data regarding population size, composition, status, WASH coverage and water related disease incidence<BR>• Collection of data about water resources, water infrastructure, water ministry/authorities, operation and maintenance of WASH facilities and water related practice<BR>• Analyze the water context in terms of water resources, water infrastructure, water rights, water management, paying for water, availability of water, access to water, demand for water, utilization of water, sanitation infrastructure and hygienic practice<BR>• Definition of WASH needs through identification of: water scarce populations/areas, populations lacking access to clean water, water infrastructure in need of repair/rehabilitation/reinforcement, weakness in local water management capacity, sanitation gaps, areas with high rates of water related disease, WASH related NFI needs<BR>• Support recruitment, training and management of assessment team in collaboration with the Assessment Team Leader<BR>• Ensure common and integrated reflections with the FSL and Nutrition teams<BR>• Presenting the assessment in a report including WASH needs and gaps</P><P>2. Design of ACF WASH activities in the area<BR>• Identification of potential implementing partners<BR>• Definition of target groups, entry criteria and WASH standards to be respected<BR>• Cost estimates of WASH implementation costs<BR>• Definition of a modus operandi of how ACF WASH interventions should be carried out<BR>• Write of the WASH component of a proposal (LFA, narrative and budget) for ACF WASH activities in the targeted area (including proposed activities, results, indicators)<BR>• Supporting of CD with technical discussions and representation for donors and funding agencies in Nigeria<BR>Qualifications: </P><P>Level of study/specific qualifications/technical requested:<BR>University background, water engineer,<BR>Previous assessment experience<BR>Fluent English.<BR>Good managerial and training skills<BR>Good capacity of representing ACF<BR>Required Competence & Skills : Project development capacity – Ability to analyse and synthesize – Capacity to supervise a team – Organizational qualities – Diplomacy – Good relations with people – Flexibility – Dynamism<BR>Is previous humanitarian experience needed? : YES, Previous experience within ACF preferred </P>

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Coordinator

Damaturu (capital of Northern Nigeria) Job Objectives: General objective: * To evaluate the WASH context, identify needs and elaborate a WA...

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