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Kebbi Niger Sokoto |
Posted 4 years ago |
Chief of Party needed at Green Habitat Initiative (GHI).
JOB TITLE: Chief of Party
JOB LOCATION: Abuja (Head office), Kebbi, Sokoto and Niger
Duration: 2 years
Reports to: Project Manager
Travel: 75% (to Kebbi, Sokoto and Niger States)
JOB DETAILS:
- GHI is working towards implementing The Project for Improved Sustainability of Integrated WASH Services (I-WASH) project in 4 states; Kebbi, Niger, Sokoto and the FCT in collaboration with USAID.
- The project components involves integrating WASH-WRM and watershed studies for the associated catchments in the region. The activities will include provision of integrated WASH facilities, watershed studies of the river basins associated with the 4 states, remote monitoring of the WASH facilities and community advocacy. Expected start date is January 2021 and for a period of 2 years.
Job Description
- The COP oversees the delivery of the entire program.
- The COP is expected to have the strategic vision, leadership qualities, depth and breadth of technical expertise and experience, a solid professional reputation, management experience, interpersonal skills and written and oral presentation skills to fulfill the diverse technical and managerial requirements of the program description.
Qualifications
- The COP must have at least (7) years of demonstrated experience on similar donor-funded projects.
- She/he will have a minimum seven (5) years of experience with successful water and sanitation projects.
- She/he will have exceptional communication and collaboration skills and a proven track record of interacting with other projects, high-level host country governments, and international agencies.
- The candidate must have a proven track record of working effectively with diverse groups of civil society organizations, media, and government counterparts.
- She/he will have advanced degree or post-graduate degrees in water resource management or engineering, public administration/management or other relevant fields.
- She/he will have demonstrated experience in institutional strengthening, capacity building, and market-based approaches to service delivery.
- She/he must be fluent in English.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send in their application documents to: [email protected] using “Chief of Party” as the subject of the email.
Application Documents
- CV (maximum 3 pages). Must include 2 references from current and previous employers. CVs must be result oriented and not task oriented.
- A one page cover letter explaining your interest in participating in the project and why you are the best person for the role.
Note
- We will recruit once we find the right candidate, so we strongly advise you to submit your applications as soon as possible.
- Female applicants are strongly encouraged
Deadline: September 27, 2020
Job Features
Job Category | Executive / Management |