Job Vacancy for Program Support Coordinator 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: PROGRAMME SUPPORT COORDINATOR


The role will support the Head of Programmes in ensuring quality program delivery by WaterAid and its partners. This will include responsibility for coordinating the development and implementation of realistic and achievable annual State Programme Plans; effective tracking of progress against these plans; support to the Programme Monitoring and Evaluation team towards ensuring timely delivery of agreed work plans by partners; ensuring effective information flow between WaterAid and its partners; promoting learning among partners and ensuring WaterAid programme principles such as equity and inclusion and sustainability are mainstreamed in partners work.

Minimum requirement:

• a university degree + Master's degree in the natural, engineering  and social sciences or other relevant field.


• Possession of a minimum of seven years work experience at least three of which must be in a development program management/ coordination role is key to this role.


• The ideal candidate will be required to demonstrate a sound understanding and experience working with and managing partnerships with civil society and governmental stakeholders to implement development projects.


• The ideal candidate would also demonstrate strong competencies in writing project reports of excellent quality for diverse audiences and have at least 3 years experience working in the WASH sector.

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.