International Rescue Committee EH / WASH Coordinator Jobs in Nigeria

International Rescue Committee EH / WASH Coordinator Jobs in Nigeria

Job Overview/Summary

The Environmental Health (EH) Coordinator is the focal point for environmental health programs in Nigeria and ensures the implementation of quality WASH programing in Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa states.

The EH Coordinator will be responsible for maintaining regular contact with all partners, including the Ministry of Water, Ministry of Health, UN agencies and other NGOs, and will also be responsible for fulfilling IRC’s strategic objectives for the EH sector.The EH Coordinator is also responsible for program design, and technical support to ensure quality implementation, standardization, monitoring, and evaluation of all activities in the WASH sector.

The EH Coordinator will strengthen sector activities and provide technical oversight of the program across all sites of implementation in northeast Nigeria.
S/he will also focus on emergency response capability, with the ability to respond to a fluid programming context and deliver key services rapidly and effectively.
The EH Coordinator supervises all EH staff, and reports to the Senior Program Coordinator.

The EH Coordinator will receive technical support from the Technical Advisor for EH Programs.The position is based in the IRC Maiduguri field office in Borno state with regular travel to supervise IRC’s EH programs throughout the northeast.

Major Responsibilitiesh

Support the program managers and field teams in the technical design, implementation, and monitoring of work plans, ensuring that activities reflect the commitments made to the donor and the communities we serve.

Work closely with M&E team to develop and improve M&E and feedback mechanisms for the EH program, ensuring that the EH teams in the field actively monitor set indicators and effectively address concerns of the target communities.

Work closely with Supply Chain department to develop and monitor procurement and distribution plans monthly.
Coordinate and participate in the development of new proposals and initiatives for the IRC EH program in accordance with the country program’s strategy action plan.

Required for all positions with supervisory responsibility, if special considerations are needed (e.g. remote management), make this additive to the base language here.

Hire, supervise, and build the capacity of team members in relevant technical and management competencies.

Develop and implement remote management capacity building approaches to build the strengths of the team in Nigeria.

Coach, train, supervise and mentor direct-report staff, including communicating clear expectations, setting annual performance objectives, providing regular and timely positive and constructive performance feedback, and providing documented semi-annual performance reviews.

Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their

positions.

Approve and manage all time, attendance and leave requests to ensure adequate departmental coverage; ensure monthly, accurate timesheet submission and carry out probationary reviews.

Hold high-quality meetings with each direct report on a regular and predictable basis, at least monthly.

Provide a measurable development plan including on-the-job learning with the aim of strengthening technical capacity, exchanging knowledge within the team, and providing guidance on career paths.

Key Working Relationships

Position Reports to: Snr Program Coordinator (Health)

Indirect/Technical Reporting: Technical Advisor (EH)
Position directly Supervises: EH Snr Managers and Managers

Key Internal Contacts:

Country Program: Work with Technical Coordinators, Finance, Grants, and supply chain team

Region/Global: Technical Unit

Key External Contacts:

Experience working with host governments, UN bodies, INGOs and local NGOs
Strong on donor relations in emergency/humanitarian context

Qualifications

M.Sc or equivalent in Civil, Environmental Engineering or Public Health (MPH) Degrees, with Water and Sanitation specialization preferred

In lieu of master’s Degree, an additional 2 years of relevant experience maybe considered

Experience in emergency response

Demonstrated experience in project design and development, including needs assessment and proposal development

Demonstrated experience in capacity building

Demonstrated experience in project management, including budget management

Understanding of protection principles as well as conflict sensitivity

Experience in working with and coordinating with donors, UN agencies, INGOs, and other stakeholders
Strong interpersonal, intercultural, and communication skills

Excellent analytical and writing skills

Fluent spoken and written English

Full professional competency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Add position-specific (e.g., accounting software, statistical software, etc.).

Ability to Travel:50 % of time if applicable

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; International Rescue Committee EH / WASH Coordinator Jobs in Nigeria

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