Job Vacancy for Coordinator, Programme Effectiveness at WaterAid, Abuja, Nigeria

WaterAid is a UK registered international charity with a vision of a world where everyone has access to water, sanitation and good hygiene. We support local organisations to manage low cost, sustainable projects and also influence policy makers to secure the right of poor people to affordable water and sanitation services.

To effectively implement our country strategy, WaterAid Nigeria is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following position to be based at our office in Abuja, Nigeria.

Job Title: COORDINATOR, PLANNING, STRATEGY AND PROGRAMME EFFECTIVENESS (1 YEAR FIXED TERM - RENEWABLE).

This role will coordinate the development and implementation of realistic and achievable strategic plans by ensuring that all country progamme activities are properly harmonized. The post holder will monitor progress against these plans and support the country senior management team by providing performance monitoring feedback on agreed indicators/benchmarks. S/he will ensure learning derived from performance feedback is applied towards improving WaterAid and partners programme effectiveness. The role will oversee strategic relationship building and line manage in-country fundraising activities.

The ideal candidate for this position would possess:

• a university degree plus a Masters in the numerate, social / management sciences or development studies.


• S/he should possess a minimum seven years of work experience, at least three years of which should be in a senior/leadership role with oversight for program monitoring and evaluation in a development sector setting.


• In addition, the candidate would possess experience gained from a fundraising OR grant management role in an international development context or alternately, demonstrate a clear understanding of in-country fundraising potential and opportunities to support WASH projects.


• At least 3 years of experience providing direct leadership and supportive supervision to a team with diverse professional backgrounds and strong IT skills are also key requirements for this role.

Method of Application

Qualified and interested candidates should access the application pack on our website www.wateraid.org/jobs and fill out the application form. Candidates who do onot meet the minimum requirements for the positions need not apply . Completed Electronic Appplication Forms should be emailed to hrnig@wateraid.org.

Deadline for submission of applications is Thursday, June 6, 2013 and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

WaterAid is an equal opportunity employer; women and persons with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.