WaterAid in Nigeria's new country strategy has a focus on influencing key sector players for increased access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene services for the poor. In addition to this, the country programme will focus on harnessing existing partnerships for better results as well as building new partnerships and networking with key sector players to ensure effective implementation of the strategic aims. A key and important feature of this new and ambitious strategy is also a focus on Pan African issues.
Job Title: Head of Governance
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Description:
• As the Head of Governance you will be a member of the senior management of WaterAid in Nigeria and responsible for leading in the delivery of the above plans.
• Specifically, you will be responsible for supervising all aspects of WaterAid's work in influencing, partnerships, sector support, Civil Society and media issues.
• This position is based in Abuja, with considerable travel to support our work in the states, LGAs, local partner organizations and occasional travel outside the country.
Requirements:
• Minimum academic requirement for the position is a Masters Degree in Political Science or other relevant Social Science Degree.
• Membership of a relevant professional body and ability to speak French will be added advantages.
• You will also have a strong knowledge of governance, Sector and Partnership issues as they relate to Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH).
• A minimum of 10 years' working experience of which at least five must be in senior management position is equally essential.
How to Apply:
For more information, please download the Job description (http://www.wateraid.org/documents/hog_jdjul11_1.doc) - Head of Governance - Nigeria ( DOC File 92KB) and application form (http://www.wateraid.org/documents/hog_eom_form.doc) ( DOC File 90KB) Completed applications should be sent to hrnig@wateraid.org.
Please note that ONLY applications submitted on WaterAid's Standard Application Forms will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 29 July 2011.
It is advisable to submit your application before the deadline. If you need further information, please post below. Good luck!