E-WASH Program Officer 334 views1 applications

Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organisation (WEWE) is a local NGO, not for profit, faith based organisation seeking candidates in response to a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) from USAID for an upcoming 5 year Orphans and Vulnerable Children and Social Services project to be implemented in Akwa Ibom and Cross Rivers State from December 2019 to December 2024.

E-WASH Program Officer

Reports to  Program Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support in work plan and budget development and management
• Interpretation and implementation of work plan
• Plan and execute program activities in a timely and accurate manner
• Support in the engagement of stakeholders to support EWASH policies
• Support in generating and collecting data for program decision
• Identification of key support structures for successful project implementation
• Conduct advocacy and courtesy visits to key stakeholders
• Formation and strengthening of community EWASH structures
• Supervision of community activities
• Community mobilization and engagement
• Report writing and development
• Identification and Documentation of success stories and best practices
• Participate in meetings and  reviews
• Attend to other duties that might be assigned by the management

Qualification, Requirement and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
• Minimum of 2 years experience with NGOs specialized in Humanitarian assistance
• Previous work experience in Humanitarian assistance activity in Imo State.
• Previous experience in program management of a WASH project is essential.
• Excellent communication, and organizational skills; and ability to influence and facilitate advocacy agendas at State and LGA levels
• Understanding of local communities and cultures, and ability to communicate fluently in the commonly spoken local language.
• Ability to travel and work in difficult settings, including remote rural areas of the state.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, or similar software
• Experience managing USAID funded programs

Method of Application

Candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter in ONLY one attachment (MS Word document) explaining suitability for the job to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Kindly indicate the title of the position applied for in the subject line of the email and include functional emails/mobile phone numbers and full contact information and at least three professional referees on their CV.
• WEWE’s recruitment process for this position will be on a rolling basis, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Applications will be reviewed in batches on a first come first served basis. WEWE reserve the right to conclude this recruitment process when a suitable candidate is selected.