Care Best Initiative (CBI) is a government-registered and recognized woman-led and youth-driven national Non-Governmental Organization (NNGO) founded in 2019. Our mission is to save lives, alleviate the suffering of most vulnerable children, adolescents (lower and older), young people, women, and People with Disabilities (PWD); to maintain human dignity during and in the aftermath of man-made crises and natural disasters, among those affected by them; as well as to prevent and strengthen preparedness for the occurrence of such situation, and to promote their rights in the society. We have implemented various donor and self-funded projects/activities in several areas of humanitarian needs among Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), returnees, and host communities. We are actively present in Northeast and Northwest Nigeria. CBI employs a multi-sectorial stakeholder-engagement and community-inclusion approach to the implementation of all her programs and activities and is well experienced in advocacy, influencing awareness creation, and behavioural change programming. Our thematic areas of operations cut across Health (FP, SRH, HIV/AIDS, RI & others), Education, Nutrition (CMAM/IMAM, TSFP, GFD, MIYCN, etc.), Protection (GBV, Child Protection, Protection Monitoring, GE&I), Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Food Security & Livelihood (FSL) among others with the objectives to improve access to basic needs and support distressed families. We also facilitate developmental programs that will improve the socio-economic status of the most vulnerable, promote infrastructural and environmental development, and promote equitable gender and social activities in communities. As our activities are also aimed at strengthening the resilience of the most vulnerable and building their capacity and self-reliance through education, sensitization, and awareness creation, CBI works in partnership with the Ministries of Budget and Planning, Humanitarian Affairs, Women Affairs, Health as well as other relevant line-ministries for implementation. CBI also partners with other local and international partners and is an active member of several Clusters, working groups, and CSO Networks in all her states of operation and at the national level is a member of the Coalition of NGOs in Nigeria.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of Borno WASH Activity (Activity) is to increase safe, sustainable, climate resilient and inclusive Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Services in communities, schools, and healthcare centers. In addition, the Activity also aims to address the sustainability challenges. An integrated and participatory approach is envisioned to engage with the key stakeholders, especially with the Borno state government or/and other relevant government entities, and targeted beneficiaries. The key part of this approach is based on the cocreation to design, implement, and oversee innovative, impactful, and locally driven development with some degree of shared power and decision-making.
Job Title: Senior Water Sanitation and Hygiene Advisor
Job type: Contractual
Job Location: Borno State, Nigeria Region: Northeast, Nigeria
Vacancy: 1 Department: Program (WASH)
Reports to: Chief of Party Responsible for: Delivering CBI WASH program
PURPOSE OF ROLE:
The Senior WASH Advisor will oversee the operational and programmatic components of the project in Nigeria, ensuring alignment with CBI’s standard operating procedures, policies, accounting principles, and compliance with donor regulations. In coordination with the Chief of Party, this role will manage the project’s technical intervention strategy, work planning, and activity design. The Senior WASH Advisor will directly oversee and manage the technical advisory team, provide technical direction and support for interventions across all objectives.
JOB DESCRIPTION/PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
● S/he will oversee the operation and programmatic aspects of the project
● S/he will lead the development and implementation of a WASH strategy in the immediate, short, medium, and long term.
● S/he will manage the overall implementation of the WASH program to guarantee that scope, budget, time, and quality are by the different project specifications and Donor requirements.
● S/he will lead the design process and WASH assessments and oversee compliance with Technical specifications for implementing the required WASH activities and services to guarantee the quality of the output and alignment with international and national standards and donor requirements.
● S/he will manage and monitor technically and administratively the whole of the WASH team, ensuring that adequate and relevant capacity building is provided to the members of the team.
● S/he will mentor, coach, and manage the staff under supervision; evaluate performance and oversee the resolution of team conflicts.
● S/he will represent the program in the WASH meetings and technical working groups to ensure that WASH activities are coordinated to avoid duplication, violation of national regulations, or contravention of operational agreements set by the humanitarian community at the country level.
● S/he will ensure effective and active communication with all the stakeholders making sure that the relevant and necessary information is transmitted downstream to all the members of the WASH team promptly.
● S/he will ensure all reporting requirements are met and prepare project reports, situation reports, program updates, etc, ensuring that all the project data and information is archived and shared appropriately.
● S/he will ensure that the WASH program is driven by a sound Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning/Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) framework that leads to continuous improvement and fine-tuning of systems and processes.
● S/he will support the development of knowledge products, sustainability plan, and exit plan.
● Perform other duties that his/her supervisor may assign
Skills (Special Training or Competence):
● Ability to observe and understand cultural and social contexts and reflect the understandings in programming
● Excellent analytical and report writing skills
● Strong community engagement and facilitation skill
● Ability to infuse positive energy to the team
● Attention to detail, keen at following procedures and meeting deadlines
● Ability to organize tasks simultaneously and prioritize work
● Strong verbal and written communication skills
● Strong interpersonal skills working with cross cultural and multi diverse teams
● Ability to build strong working relationships for partnerships
● Standards of Professional Conduct especially on integrity, service, and accountability
Key Behaviours:
● Interpersonal and intercultural sensitivity.
● Social and receptive (active listener).
● High degree of integrity.
● Ability to work independently and as a part of the team, as the situation dictates.
● Pro-active and ready to take initiative.
● Ability to assimilate and handle a wide range of information efficiently and effectively.
● High level of stress tolerance and ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
● Willingness to undertake extensive field trip within the project working area.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS (excluding own line manager and staff)
Consortium Management Unit
● Senior Water Sanitation and Hygiene Advisor
● Finance and Administration Manager
● Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Specialist Internal
● Program Coordinator
● Finance and Support Services team
● Various staff based in all CBI core departments, as and when necessary (e.g. funding, MEAL, finance, logistics and procurement, etc.)
External
- Partners
- Consultants
- Service Providers/Stakeholders (Other NGOs)
- Government agencies
- Community leaders/CBOs
HOW TO APPLY:
This advert will close on Monday, December 16th, 2024
NOTE: use this link to apply:
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
● Only applications submitted online will be reviewed
● Only one application email should be submitted as multiple submissions will be tantamount to automatic disqualification
● The deadline for submissions is Monday, December 16th, 2024.
● By submitting your application for this position, you agree to CBI ZERO Tolerance to:
o Fraud
o Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, Abuse, and Child Abuse
● Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes diversity and inclusion.
● Care Best Initiative (CBI) provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
● Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
