WaterAid Recruiting!

Jobs at WaterAid

Water Aid is a UK registered international charity dedicated to the provision of safe water, sanitation and hygiene education to the world’s poorest people; we support local organizations to manage low cost, sustainable projects and also provide policy support to secure the right of poor people to affordable water and sanitation services.

To effectively implement our country strategy, WaterAid Nigeria is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to till the following positions:

Interested candidates should access the application pack on our website www.wateraid.org/nigeria and fill out the application form online. Completed Electronic Application Forms should be e-mailed to hrnig@wateraid.org

Please note that ONLY applications submitted on WaterAid’s Standard Application Form will be considered, Closing date for submission of all applications is Sunday 18th July, 2010 and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

WaterAid is an equal opportunity employer. women and the disabled are particularly encouraged to apply


* HEAD OF PROGRAMMES

You will bring strategic leadership towards achievIng the objectives of WaterAid and ensure effective implementation of our programme delivery. You will balance technical expertise with ability to motivate and mentor your team and implementing partners. As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will set the direction and professional standards of this international development agency.
The position is based in Abuja but will require regular travel to support our work in the states, LG As and over 40 local partner organizations and occasional travel outside the country.

Minimum requirements include Masters Degree in Hydro-geological or Water Engineering (or other relevant field). Full membership of a relevant professional body will be an added advantage. You will also have a strong knowledge of experimental research and advocacy to support our influencing work. You will equally possess ability to network with major stakeholders in the water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) sector and a minimum work experience of 10 years, of which 5 must be in senior management position.Location: Not Specified
Experience: 10 year(s)
Course of Study: Water Engineering
Required Grade: Not Specified


* FINANCE OFFICER

You will provide support in all financial and management accounting activities of WaterAid Nigeria Country Programme, ensure compliance with WaterAid financial policies & procedures for payments, receipts and cash management in day-to-day ti’ansactions and ensure completeness and accuracy of W’aterAid financial accounts. You will also support our partners in ensuring effective financial management processes in compliance with WaterAid standards.

The requirement for this position is a B.Sc or HND in Accounting and a minimum of 3 years’ work experience in similar capacity. Accounting experience in an international development organisation and knowledge of SUN System will be an added advantage.Location: Not Specified
Experience: 3 year(s)
Course of Study: Accounting
Required Grade: Not Specified