Action Against Hunger (ACF)-USA is part of the ACF- International Network which works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.

Deputy WaSH Programme Manager, Damaturu, Yobe State (1 year)

Job TypeFull Time
Min QualificationBA/BSc/HND
Experience 5 years
LocationYobe
Job FieldAdministration
Purpose: Following the direction of the WASH Program Manager, the Deputy Program Manager (DPM)is responsible for running and supervising water, sanitation and hygiene programs at all stages of the project management cycle.
He/she is also responsible for accomplishing the program objectives and outcomes within the contextual constraints.
The DPM ensures the WASH team completes the defined activities while adhering to internal standards and contractual obligations. The WASH DPM also has responsibilities
regarding the capacity building of staff; humanitarian needs identification through needs assessments, monitoring of the evolving situation; context analysis to contribute to the
development of future programs and internal coordination.

Qualification and Skills
Degree in Geological and or Engineering,
Public Health Degree or equivalent in a field related to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene and or training/courses specific to WASH in development contexts (such as Bioforce institute graduates) + minimum 5 years of work experiences.
Applied skills on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene projects
management, interpersonal skills (team management, communication, reporting, autonomy, pedagogy, planning and organizational skills.
Experience in the International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO) and Humanitarian context. Experience in Personnel.
Management and administration

Method of Application

The listed vacancies do NOT entail any relocation compensation and priority will be given to locally-based candidates for all areas.

Applications, including CV and Letter of Motivation, should be sent as follows:
By email to:
recruitment.ng@acf-international.org
Or dropped off to:
NO 1, Jerry Gana Close, Utako, Abuja FCT
Closing date; Applications must be received no later than
COB Friday, 14th June, 2013.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.