Tuesday, July 6, 2010

WaterAid Nigeria Recruitment : Head of Programmes - Nigeria

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WaterAid is an international charity dedicated to helping people escape from poverty and disease caused by living without safe water and sanitation.WaterAid works in Nigeria to help establish sustainable water supplies and latrines and to influence government policy to serve the interests of vulnerable people.

Head of Programmes

Based in Abuja, Nigera

You will bring strategic leadership towards achieving the objectives of WaterAid and ensure effective implementation of our programme delivery. You will balance technical expertise with ability to motivate and mentor your team and implementing partners. As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will set the direction and professional standards of this international development agency.

The position is based in Abuja but will require regular travel to support our work in the states, LGAs and over 40 local partner organizations and occasional travel outside the country.

Minimum requirements include Masters Degree in Hydro-geological or Water Engineering (or other relevant field). Full membership of a relevant professional body will be an added advantage. You will also have a strong knowledge of experimental research and advocacy to support our influencing work. You will equally possess ability to network with major stakeholders in the Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) sector and a minimum work experience of 10 years, of which 5 must be in senior management position.

For more information and to apply please download the Head of Programmes job description (DOC File Word 76KB) and Head of Programmes application form (DOC File Word 78KB). Completed electronic application forms should be emailed to hrnig@wateraid.org. 

Please note that only applications submitted on WaterAid's standard application form will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: 18 July, 2010

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