E-WASH Program Officer at Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organisation (WEWE)

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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: E-WASH Program Officer

Location: Imo
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

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified 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.