ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND

Five Teams Empowerment Initiative (5TEi) is a Frontline National Humanitarian and Development Non-governmental Organization NGO with presence in Nigeria that implements a range of portfolio through purposeful of Healthcare and Health Systems, Nutrition and Livelihood, Education and Behavioral Change, Water Sanitation and Hygiene, General Protection and Gender Mainstreaming. Supports provided are centered on human right based approach equity lens while ensuring accountability responsiveness and resilience with Possible extension to circulate around the globe in the nearest future.

WASH Manager Incentive Position for Volunteering
Five Teams Empowerment Initiative
Maiduguri with Possible Travel to Hard-to-Reach Areas
Full-time
Date;12 January 2024

The Five Teams Empowerment Initiative (5TEi) our work envisions the possibilities to break vicious cycle of poverty, hunger, social isolation and deprivation through harnessing the sociocultural, socio-economic and environmental diversity and opportunities for the betterment of humanity. We believe and envisage the rights to survival of every person through readily access to and rights to resources, opportunities and humanitarian assistance in order to live and develop with dignity and respect.

JOB SUMMARY

• The primary function of this role is to implement WASH activities in the coordination and guidance of the supervisor through the WASH team in accordance with the WASH strategy. Specifically, this will include Conducting assessment, planning, design, implementation, supervision, expansion/development, and administration of technical interventions.
• The role contributes to developing concept papers and proposals for interventions and provides data required in close cooperation with the team. Besides, the Manager WASH ensures the capacity building of WASH national staff and stakeholders.
• The individual cultivates and fosters internal and external networks with stakeholders and donors. Ensures effective project monitoring, regular reviews, preparation of donor reports, capturing learnings, close projects and implement exit plans.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation:

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assessment

• Conduct thorough the team the rapid needs assessments, and their analysis.
• Provides the transition between needs identified into activity plans and budgets.
• Conducts the assessment of in-country resources and capacities human, material, and financial for WASH program roll-out as per agreed objectives.
• Program Design and implementation
• Ensure the WASH program is delivered in a phased and prioritized manner with full consultation and coordination with the Five Teams Empowerment Initiative staff and other agencies, both governmental and non-governmental.
• Ensure implementation of the aims and objectives of the WASH response program in line with WASH strategy.
• Develop concept papers, letters of intent, proposals, and budgets in respect of the above.
• Contribute to the selection, design, and implementation of activities for water systems for the given context communities, health facilities, camps, and Schools, including source selection groundwater, surface water, abstraction, storage, treatment and distribution for new systems and the rehabilitation of old water systems.
• Contribute to the selection, design, and implementation of sanitation systems in communities, health facilities, camps, and Schools, including excreta disposal, vector control, solid waste disposal, and drainage. It considers local conditions, resources, customs, and cultural norms.
• Contribute and deliver, in collaboration with other actors, a suitable hygiene promotion program that suits the local context communities, health facilities, camps, and Schools, and would be widely accepted by beneficiaries.
• Ensure all the infection prevention and control IPC activities, including supervision, training, and non-clinical teams.
• Work closely with the Human Resources team for hiring and building the capacity of the national WASH team.
• Ensure and advocate/lobby that the WASH program design considers Health, gender, protection, operation, maintenance, and sustainability.
• Contribute to ensuring that the response is funded through external donors and support the implementation of all aspects of WASH interventions.
• Ensure Sphere standards both qualitative and quantitative are considered through the program cycle and are well documented.
• Ensure gender and protection are considered throughout the project cycle, with women enabling decision-making around WASH challenges.
• Ensure WASH program implementation is linked to Health, Nutrition, gender, child protection, and MHPSS.
• Implement the appropriate supervisory, monitoring, and evaluation systems for WASH interventions.

Information and Coordination

• Provide regular WASH updates on progress, priorities, and challenges – verbally and in writing as required.
• Represent Five Teams Empowerment Initiative in governmental and non-governmental groups as needed and agreed with the supervisor.
• Represent Five Teams Empowerment Initiative in WASH and relevant Cluster activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

competencies to consider are strong leadership skills, prior experience in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) management, proficiency in program coordination, community engagement, and the ability to work effectively in a challenging environment and travel to the hard-to-reach areas. Additionally, expertise in project reporting, monitoring, and evaluation would be advantageous. It’s also important to seek out candidates who have a passion for and commitment to humanitarian work, as well as an understanding of the local context and culture. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Typically, bachelor’s degree, water and sanitation engineering, civil engineering, or relevant technical WASH specialization.
• At least three years of work experience designing and implementing water and sanitation systems in IDPs, refugee and migrant contexts, maintaining sanitation systems, and implementing hygiene promotion programs, including two years in a humanitarian setting; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Field experience managing national water, sanitation, and hygiene programs in complex humanitarian settings, including emergency responses.
• Experience in a national emergency and early recovery phases, including assessments and delivery of adequate water supply and hygiene promotion interventions in humanitarian and development contexts.
• The ability to effectively analyze complex problems and suggest a solution that would have a positive impact.
• Ability and understanding of the WASH sector and its hardware and software components.
• Ability to effectively present information both written and verbal and respond appropriately to questions from senior managers, field counterparts, and senior government officials.
• Demonstrated knowledge of linking WASH activities with other humanitarian sectors.
• Ability to understand gender-related challenges within the beneficiary groups.
• The ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret, technical and non-technical, in the English language is required

Qualified and Interested Candidate Should Apply by sending their CV and Cover Later to [email protected] Clearly Indicate the Applied Position.

As part of our commitment to a professional and respectful workplace, we want to clarify that the Five Teams Empowerment Initiative does not engage in fund collections or sexual activities during our employment process. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards such activities and strive to provide a safe and inclusive environment for all employees. We strongly encourage women to apply for positions within our organization, as we are dedicated to fostering diversity and gender equality. Thank you for your attention to this matter.