These strategic locations have allowed NRC greater reach from the north and south parts of the North-East and North Central region and allowed NRC to contribute to bridging the gap between humanitarian aid and development cooperation, including by focusing on equitable access to basic services and strengthening the rights of displaced people and returnees. In addition to the Country Office and the above-mentioned Area Offices, NRC has sub-office structures in Dikwa, Monguno, Biu, Mubi, Pulka, and Gwoza.

We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee.

If you are those people, the Norwegian Refugee Council in Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic, passionate WASH Team Leader to join our team in Mubi, Adamawa State.

Role and responsibilities

Generic responsibilities

Management of project staff Implement plan of action for delegated portfolio of CC (X) projects (activities, budget and project documentation)  Day to day follow of progress in project implementation Ensure compliance with NRC policies CC tools, handbooks and guidelines Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and asses new and better ways to assist Promote and share ideas for technical improvement Prepare periodic progress reports and other documents  Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills   Liaison and collaborate with relevant local authorities and stakeholders Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy

Specific responsibilities 

Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and asses new and better ways to assist Ensure that project work plans, procurements, spending plans and implementation are done on a timely manner and to the specifications Contribute with wash specific technical competence to the development of WASH strategy, Micro Log Frames, and the country strategy process Contribute with wash specific technical competence to program development, adjustment or review Contribute to conducting the WASH CC specific technical assessments and document findings and recommendations Provide WASH specific technical input to coordination mechanism (e.g. Sector coordination) and working groups Contribute to the development of WASH CC specific technical indicators and mechanism for M&E Contribute to the development of WASH specific technical guidance, tools and mechanism to streamline service delivery Coordinate activities related to WASH infrastructure construction and Hygiene Promotion within the target communities Participates in the monthly budget monitoring and gives inputs into the project review meetings, grant opening meetings and other 

Competencies 

Generic professional competencies for this position: 

Experience from working with wash projects in a humanitarian/recovery context.  Previous 2 years’ work experience in community based water, Sanitation programs; Work experience with an NGO is desirable Must have knowledge of emergency Water supply, Hygiene, Sanitation requirements and protocols Familiarity with international minimum standards of water Hygiene and Sanitation service delivery (i.e., SPHERE) is an advantage Must have previous experience in training and Training of Trainers. Excellent communication skills - written and spoken - in English required. Must be willing to work as a team member, take direction, and share technical skills with colleagues and counterparts Computer literacy in word processing and spreadsheets is required, Familiarity with AutoCAD, GPS, Arc Gis and Google Earth is strongly desirable Must be able to work under pressure Fluency in English, both written and verbal 

Context related skills, knowledge and experience 

Knowledge of the context in North East Nigeria Knowledge of the local language (Hausa and Kanuri) is an added advantage  Experience Hygiene promotion in choleras outbreak context within the host communities and camps

Behavioral competencies

Handling insecure environments  Managing resources to optimize results Empowering and building trust Managing performance and development Planning and delivering results

Recommended for you