Action Against Hunger ACF-international Latest Jobs in Nigeria: Recruitment for Wash Deputy Programme Manager, Technical Officer, Hygiene Promotion Officer

THE ORGANIZATION:

Action Against Hunger ACF-international is a registered charity, founded in 1979 now operating in 37 countries. ACF in Nigeria is seeking young, motivated, and experienced professionals to support start, up of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) activities in Yobe State.

POST TITLE:   Wash Deputy Programme Manager (1 position)

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Public Health Degree or equivalent in a field related to Water. Sanitation and Hygiene, or training/course specific to WASH in development contexts + minimum 2 years of work experience. Applied skills on WASH projects management; interpersonal skis (team management, communication, reporting, autonomy, pedagogy, planning and organizational skill).

OVERALL REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Sound strategic thinking and planning skills, including ability to innovate and to set priorities, manage work plans, draft reports and evaluate progress with strong interest in sustainability,
• Experience in capacity building, participatory techniques and training,
• Ability to work in partnership with government and other organizations’ staff,
• Computer literate,
• Fluency (both written and verbal) in English and Hausa essential. Fluency in Kanouri a plus,
• Independence, adaptability, rigour and flexibility,
• Good knowledge of the intervention area and of public health issues,
• Commitment to team work and understanding of how to contribute,
• Commitment to ACF mission, values and approach.

DESIRABLE SKILLS:

• Previous experience with local and international NGOs,
• Broad understanding of rights and development issues, international relations and the international humanitarian systems.

POST TITLE:   Technical Officer (1 position)

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Higher National Diploma in engineering, construction or related discipline and professional experience in building projects linked to water and sanitation; Good WASH technical knowledge;

OVERALL REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Sound strategic thinking and planning skills, including ability to innovate and to set priorities, manage work plans, draft reports and evaluate progress with strong interest in sustainability,
• Experience in capacity building, participatory techniques and training,
• Ability to work in partnership with government and other organizations’ staff,
• Computer literate,
• Fluency (both written and verbal) in English and Hausa essential. Fluency in Kanouri a plus,
• Independence, adaptability, rigour and flexibility,
• Good knowledge of the intervention area and of public health issues,
• Commitment to team work and understanding of how to contribute,
• Commitment to ACF mission, values and approach.

DESIRABLE SKILLS:

• Previous experience with local and international NGOs,
• Broad understanding of rights and development issues, international relations and the international humanitarian systems.

POST TITLE:   Hygiene Promotion Officer (3 positions)

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors’ degree or Higher National Diploma in education, health and hygiene promotion or related discipline and training experience,
• Knowledge of organizing sanitary surveys and using conventional approach methods (CLTS, PHAST, PRA, RRA, CORE_; etc.).

OVERALL REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Sound strategic thinking and planning skills, including ability to innovate and to set priorities, manage work plans, draft reports and evaluate progress with strong interest in sustainability,
• Experience in capacity building, participatory techniques and training,
• Ability to work in partnership with government and other organizations’ staff,
• Computer literate,
• Fluency (both written and verbal) in English and Hausa essential. Fluency in Kanouri a plus,
• Independence, adaptability, rigour and flexibility,
• Good knowledge of the intervention area and of public health issues,
• Commitment to team work and understanding of how to contribute,
• Commitment to ACF mission, values and approach.

DESIRABLE SKILLS:

• Previous experience with local and international NGOs,
• Broad understanding of rights and development issues, international relations and the international humanitarian systems.

METHOD OF APPLICATION & APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Applications, including Motivation Letter, CV, and scanned credentials are to be sent to. recruitment.ng@acf-international.org. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews to be held in mid-December.

The deadline for submission of applications is 9^th December 2011 by 5pm (Abuja time).