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

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Nigeria: Programme Officer, Urban Development and Advocacy

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Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health Initiative (NURHI) Recruits Demand Generation Advisor

<a href="http://www.hotnigerianjobs.com/hotjobs/3401/nurhi-vacancies-for-generation-advisor.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link: Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health Initiative (NURHI) Recruits Demand Generation Advisor">Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health Initiative (NURHI) Recruits Demand Generation Advisor</a>Posted on Wed 03rd Aug, 2011 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- <a href="http://www.hotnigerianjobs.com/hotjobs/3401/nurhi-vacancies-for-generation-advisor.html">(0 comments)</a><br /><br /> <a href="http://www.hotnigerianjobs.com/company/urban-reproductive-health-initiative/"><strong>Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health Initiative (NURHI)</strong></a> seeks applications from qualified individuals to contribute to improved maternal health and reduced child mortality through increased contraceptive prevalence rates in selected urban areas in Nigeria.<br /><br />NURHI is looking for dynamic, hardworking individuals to join our team for the position in Abuja.<br /><br /><strong>Job Position: Demand Generation Advisor</strong><br /><br />The Demand Generation Advisor will provide technical vision, leadership, and guidance to the behavior change communication program activities.<br /><br /><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:</strong> Provide direction and supervision in all aspects of Behavior Change Communication (BCC) strategy development implementation and evaluation for project BCC activities including urban communication initiatives, mass media, health provider interpersonal communication, community mobilization, materials development for family planning/birth spacing knowledge, awareness, use and demand generation for contraceptive methods; Liaise with NURHI field office staff to oversee the development and coordination of demand generation and BCC activities; Work with NURHI partners and staff to help foster community engagement and panic; through the development of community mobilization approaches and necessary Interpersonal Communication and Counseling (IPCC) strategies that are specific for urban settings; Use research data and information to inform programmatic directions and decision making Provide proactive program management to ensure timely compliance with project milesstones Collaborate with NURH partners and liaise with the key stakeholders to exchange practices for family planning and harmonization of activities; Represent the NURHI Project in technical working group meetings; Write reports and document success stories relating to the project interventions; and Perform other related duties as necessary.<strong>Qualifications:</strong> Flexibility to travel throughout Nigeria and internationally as needed for the project Strong organizational, interpersonal, leadership and management skills Solid experience in implementing behavior change communication Good problem solving and independent thinking skills Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office(Excel, Word and Power point)<strong>Education and/or Experience</strong> Applicant must possess a Master's degree in communication, public health or social sciences Five (5) to ten (10) years experience working in the field of health communication, mass media and BCC activity implementation.<strong>Language Requirement</strong><br />English fluency (oral and written)<br /><br /><strong>Application Deadline</strong><br />5th August, 2011<br /><strong><br />Application Instructions</strong><br />Qualified candidates should send their applications by email to: <a href="mailto:info@ccpnigeria.com"><strong>info@ccpnigeria.com</strong></a> Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Letters of application, capability statement (not one page) and CVs of interested candidates (with a minimum o f two referees) should be  receive on  5th August, 2011.

Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health Initiative (NURHI) Recruits Demand Generation Advisor

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Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health Initiative (NURHI) Recruits Demand Generation Advisor

<a href="http://www.hotnigerianjobs.com/hotjobs/3401/nurhi-vacancies-for-generation-advisor.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link: Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health Initiative (NURHI) Recruits Demand Generation Advisor">Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health Initiative (NURHI) Recruits Demand Generation Advisor</a>Posted on Wed 03rd Aug, 2011 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- <a href="http://www.hotnigerianjobs.com/hotjobs/3401/nurhi-vacancies-for-generation-advisor.html">(0 comments)</a><br /><br /> <a href="http://www.hotnigerianjobs.com/company/urban-reproductive-health-initiative/"><strong>Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health Initiative (NURHI)</strong></a> seeks applications from qualified individuals to contribute to improved maternal health and reduced child mortality through increased contraceptive prevalence rates in selected urban areas in Nigeria.<br /><br />NURHI is looking for dynamic, hardworking individuals to join our team for the position in Abuja.<br /><br /><strong>Job Position: Demand Generation Advisor</strong><br /><br />The Demand Generation Advisor will provide technical vision, leadership, and guidance to the behavior change communication program activities.<br /><br /><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:</strong> Provide direction and supervision in all aspects of Behavior Change Communication (BCC) strategy development implementation and evaluation for project BCC activities including urban communication initiatives, mass media, health provider interpersonal communication, community mobilization, materials development for family planning/birth spacing knowledge, awareness, use and demand generation for contraceptive methods; Liaise with NURHI field office staff to oversee the development and coordination of demand generation and BCC activities; Work with NURHI partners and staff to help foster community engagement and panic; through the development of community mobilization approaches and necessary Interpersonal Communication and Counseling (IPCC) strategies that are specific for urban settings; Use research data and information to inform programmatic directions and decision making Provide proactive program management to ensure timely compliance with project milesstones Collaborate with NURH partners and liaise with the key stakeholders to exchange practices for family planning and harmonization of activities; Represent the NURHI Project in technical working group meetings; Write reports and document success stories relating to the project interventions; and Perform other related duties as necessary.<strong>Qualifications:</strong> Flexibility to travel throughout Nigeria and internationally as needed for the project Strong organizational, interpersonal, leadership and management skills Solid experience in implementing behavior change communication Good problem solving and independent thinking skills Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office(Excel, Word and Power point)<strong>Education and/or Experience</strong> Applicant must possess a Master's degree in communication, public health or social sciences Five (5) to ten (10) years experience working in the field of health communication, mass media and BCC activity implementation.<strong>Language Requirement</strong><br />English fluency (oral and written)<br /><br /><strong>Application Deadline</strong><br />5th August, 2011<br /><strong><br />Application Instructions</strong><br />Qualified candidates should send their applications by email to: <a href="mailto:info@ccpnigeria.com"><strong>info@ccpnigeria.com</strong></a> Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Letters of application, capability statement (not one page) and CVs of interested candidates (with a minimum o f two referees) should be  receive on  5th August, 2011.

Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health Initiative (NURHI) Recruits Demand Generation Advisor

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