Application Deadline: 11:59 PM Friday Feb 26 2021

Job Title: WASH Specialist/State coordinator

Job Type: Contract Full Time

Tenure: 10 Months

Location: Kebbi/ Sokoto

Job Description:

The WASH Specialist will report to the DCOP of the project resident in Kebbi or Sokoto, who is also an employee of GHI but shall equally work very closely with other project staff for effective coordination and communication. The WASH Specialist will, therefore, be responsible for all outcomes and result under outcome. The WASH specialist shall provide senior level leadership in project management, technical guidance to WASH-related activities, including development and implementation of the Project’s WASH strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Effective management and coordination with other project staff, particularly other key experts of the project in the State.
  
• Submit monthly progress reports or any other reports as may be required by the project to the Head of WASH services of GHI.
  
• Be innovative and creative in the implementation process of the project in the State.
  
• Work in collaboration with State government officials with a view to ensuring their State aspirations for improved WASH services in the States are met.
  
• Effective coordination and communication with the DCOP in the job location and GHI Head Office in Abuja and the project donor (USAID) on matters of the project that will ensure successful delivery of the project in the State.

Qualifications:

• WASH Specialist should have at least 3 years’ experience.
• A bachelor degree in geology, civil engineering, environmental science or other related discipline.
  
• A knowledge and experience of work with or no USAID supported projects.
  
• Must have adequate knowledge of the environment, be proficient in Hausa and English Language. Must be proficient in computer skills, especially in MS-Office.