Créée en 1979, Action contre la Faim est une organisation non gouvernementale internationale qui lutte contre la faim dans le monde. Sa charte des principes humanitaires – indépendance, neutralité, non-discrimination, accès libre et direct aux victimes, professionnalisme, transparence – fonde son identité depuis plus de 40 ans. Sa mission est de sauver des vies en éliminant la faim par la prévention, la détection et le traitement de la sous-nutrition, en particulier pendant et après les situations d’urgence liées aux conflits et aux catastrophes naturelles. Action contre la Faim coordonne ses programmes autour de 5 domaines d’activités : Nutrition et Santé – Santé Mentale, Soutien Psychosocial et Protection – Sécurité Alimentaire et Moyens d’Existence – Eau, Assainissement et Hygiène – Plaidoyer.
Action Contre La Faim ACF) has been operational since 2010 in Northeast and has been able to successfully implement integrated programs in Nutrition, Health, Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) and Water, sanitation and Hygiene (WASH). Further the mission has expanded its programs in the wake of conflict in Borno state since 2017 , focusing on long term sustainable programs dedicated to system strengthening for Health, WASH, Social Protection, and Agriculture sectors. In 2018, ACF launched the Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) in Nigeria in an effort to address the urgent humanitarian assistance to the displaced populations in Northern part of the country. With this approach, ACF is among the lead agency that is currently reaching the NE &NW regions with Rapid Humanitarian assistance for the conflict and other disaster affected population. Currently, without comprising Local Government Areas (LGAs) reached on RRM modality, ACF is providing an integrated humanitarian response in Yobe State (12 LGAs), Borno (11 LGAs), Bauchi (2 LGAs) and Jigawa (6 LGAs) with partial presence in Kano. Despite the remarkable achievements in humanitarian sector, ACF, as other humanitarian actors, has been continuously affected by the shrinking humanitarian space.
The mission is of approximately 400 staff. The WASH Coordinator position is based in Abuja, but providing technical support to the field, requiring significant amount of travel. This role requires high level of management and leadership skills and the ability to work in sensitive cultural environments
The WASH Coordinator will be providing technical support on WASH related matters to programmes and other teams in the misson. He/she will be supporting the ECHO, SIDA and USAID funded projects in implementing their WASH activities. VOTRE POSTE ET VOS RESPONSABILITÉS
You will lead the development of WASH Country strategy in line with the country strategy for an effective implementation of WASH Programs in the mission. More specifically, you will : – Coordinate the identification of needs and formulation of project proposals – Provide technical support and coordination for long-term WASH and electrification project – Ensure that research, technical studies and innovative projects related to WASH are conducted – Ensure the active participation of Action Against Hunger in national sectorial coordination and technical forums, and develop sectorial partnerships.
VOTRE PROFIL
– Degree in Water Engineering/Construction Engineering/Public Health with experience in water, sanitation, hygiene and health education projects with over 3 years of experience OR relevant degree with at least 5 years’ experience in project management, preferably in a humanitarian context. Experience can be considered in lieu of academic qualification, but not vice-a-versa. – Interest and/or experience in hygiene education and training and/or community led methodologies ; – Demonstrated previous experience in and strong proposal writing and donor reporting skills ; – Demonstrated experience in financial management and preparation of budgets for programming ; – Proficiency in MS Office Applications ; – Excellent management and representation competencies as well as influencing and negotiation skills ; – Experience in developing world context ; – Strong understanding of project cycle management, monitoring and evaluation ; – Working experience in complex emergencies ; – Willingness to work in insecure context ;
VOS CONDITIONS D’EMPLOI
– 12 months fixed term contract – Remuneration package and competitive benefits according to ACF policies ACF is committed to people with disabilities and actively fights against all forms of discrimination.
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