ZOA a not for profit organization Head Quarters in The Netherlands.
ZOA is currently supporting IDPs and vulnerable people in Borno state with WaSH and Food Assistance.
POSITION : Project Manager (WaSH)
Purpose
- The Project Manager is responsible for the implementation of the WaSH project in Maiduguri.
- He/She will lead, coordinate and supervise the execution and progress of the WaSH project. The position is based in Maiduguri.
Responsibilities
- Manage implementation of the WaSH project activities relating to technical specialty, in accordance with ZOA standards and guidelines;
- Project Cycle Management, including technical design, formulation, budgeting, integration with programme planning, writing, monitoring and reporting within the programme area;
- Support, train and monitor the local partner organisation regarding hygiene education;
- Monitor and validate the work of the contractor in regards to latrine construction;
- Monitor and report on progress of activities in accordance with ZOA reporting and monitoring system;
- Ensure that the quality of the interventions meet national and/or international (technical) standards (CHS / HAP);
- Pro-actively detect and resolve potential obstacles in project implementation;
- Liaising with key community stakeholders, as required (in close communication with the programme manager),
- Provide technical input into the development and implementation of ZOA’s programme plan;
- Conduct field research, needs assessments, evaluations etc, from time to time, as directed;
- Any other duty that is reasonably consistent with the key tasks of the function.
External Contacts:
- Government on a provincial/district and local level;
- Community members, community leaders and community-based organizations (including Bulama’s and Lawan);
- International organisations operating in the programme area including UN;
- Any other stakeholders in project implementation at community level;
Internal Contacts:
- Project staff
- ZOA country office staff
Provides leadership to:
- Project team of about 2 - 4 persons
Competencies
Identity:
- The candidate is expected to support the identity, vision, and mission of ZOA
Experience
- University degree in relevant field and/or experience in cash based programming;
- Proven working experience of 3 - 5 years in project management of which at least 1 year in staff management and coordination;
- Affinity with relief work and International NGO’s;
- Ability to write clear and concise reports;
- Project cycle management (PCM);
- Project budgeting;
- Excellent in English in reading, writing and speaking;
- Good knowledge of Hausa and Kanuri (Shuwa-Arab preferable);
- Good computer skills (Excel, Word);
Skills/Attitude
- Good verbal and written communication skills;
- Good networking skills;
- Good planning and organizational skills;
- Accuracy;
- Flexibility and adaptability;
- Able to work under pressures and meet deadlines;
- Result-oriented in a team approach;
- Participative leadership;
- Ability to work individual as well as in a team;
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural setting;
How to Apply
candidates should send their CV's and cover letter to: hr.zoanigeria@gmail.com with ‘Project Manager WaSH, Maiduguri’ as the subject
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