Action Against Hunger Recruits WASH Coordinator in Abuja

Action Against Hunger | ACF-International 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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: WASH Coordinator

Location: Abuja
Duration: 12 months
Start Date: ASAP

Description
You’ll contribute to ending world hunger by:

• playing a key role in tackling the root causes of hunger through
  our integrated approach to provide access to safe water, sanitation,
  and hygiene services.
• You will develop the professional capacities of all ACF staff and foster strong relationships with the community.

Responsibilities
Key activities in your role will include:

• Ensuring appropriate design, construction and implementation of
  WASH construction activities according to technical standards, as well
  as proper maintenance and use of WASH equipment.
• Overseeing the quality of the need assessment and technical
  assessment. You will develop and ensure the use of appropriate
  techniques and materials for hygiene promotion and training.
• Representing ACF externally in both the Humanitarian Community
  and with Government officials as well as developing strong links with
  WASH and NGO actors. Actively participate in WASH meetings and other
  Government/UN forums.
• Implementing the ACF WASH Strategy by planning, integrating and
  managing the project cycle and creating timely internal and external
  reports.

Requirements
Does this description fit you?
You’re a seasoned WASH professional:

• Degree in Water Engineering/Construction Engineering/Public
  Health or relevant degree with at least 3 years experience in project
  management.
• You have experience in water, sanitation, hygiene and health education projects, preferably in a humanitarian context.

You’re a super communicator:

• You have led teams where you need to coach others to adapt their
  communication style to suit colleagues from other cultures &
  professions.
• You are able to adjust your own style to represent ACF appropriately with a range of national counterparts.
• You intuitively adapt how you communicate context analysis,
  strategy, policies & procedures to suit different audiences – both
  verbally & in writing.
• You are diplomatic & able to help colleagues handle difficult situations.
• You are able to consolidate & polish contributions from a
  large team to ensure reports are comprehensive & coherent. You
  identify & support how junior staff can improve their reporting
  skills.

Your work style builds confidence within your team:

• You are highly organized & pay attention to small details.
  You are calm under pressure, & able to easily adapt to changing
  circumstances.
• You identify training needs and work with the HR dept to develop and implement relevant trainings.
• You are goal-oriented while also being genuinely committed to helping others succeed.

How to Apply

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