Job Description

It's hard to believe that today 771 million people do not have clean water and 1.7 billion do not have a decent toilet - around 1 in 5 of the world's population. Every two minutes a child under five dies from diarrheal diseases caused by poor water and sanitation.

Join WaterAid as our Planning, Monitoring,Evaluation and Reporting Manager to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good. On top of that you'll be joining a 2020 Great Place to Work® award-winning organisation.

• Contract type:Fixed-term (2 years renewable)
• Employment type:Full time
• Working hours per week:40 hours
• Location:Abuja, Nigeria
• Salary:Competitive with excellent benefits

The primary purpose of this role is to support the implementation of WaterAid Nigeria's country strategy by ensuring that all activities are properly included in realistic and achievable annual plans and to lead on the effective monitoring of progress of programme implementation against objectives.

Key Deliverables include;

• Working with the Coordinator Planning, Strategy & Reporting, support WaterAid Nigeria's Senior Management Team (SMT) in the development and implementation of Country Programme plans and budgets in line with overall strategy
• Coordinate and lead Monitoring and Evaluation activities with support from other departments and WaterAid UK, in line with WaterAid's frameworks.
• Support full implementation and integration of global PMER requirement and standards across all areas of WANG's work
• Generate organisational learning from monitoring and evaluation activities, document lessons learnt/case studies and share organisational learning with potential audiences and users - both internal and external to promote and replicate best practices across the organisation and sector.
• Participate in, support or lead relevant capacity building initiatives and workshops on PM&E targeting implementing partners

To be successful, you'll need:

• University Degree in Development Studies, Public Health, Statistics or other relevant field
• 5 years post NYSC experience in planning, monitoring and evaluation preferably in an NGO setting. Experience in international research or development organisation may also be considered.
• Knowledge / experience in knowledge management systems
• Experience in community-based development
• Experience of M&E in the water, sanitation & hygiene (WASH) sector
• Fully committed to WaterAid's vision, mission and values and a way of working that demonstrates this, with the ability to communicate this enthusiasm to others.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position and have the right skills and attributes, kindly apply by clicking on this LINK or click on 'apply' and follow the link in the full Job description.

Deadline 05 December, 2023

Please note: to apply for this role you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in Nigeria.

Only candidates shortlisted for interviewing will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date for applications.

Click on 'Apply' to download the job description.

We're looking for people who share a commitment to our vision. We're looking for people with an appreciation and respect for different people and ideas, and the energy and expertise to help tackle the most important challenges.

In return, you can expect to get inspiration from the change you help make happen, a sense of belonging and the feeling of being part of a global community. You will also experience stimulation and fulfilment, the chance to grow, and space to be yourself at your best. This is our pledge to you.

WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for abuse (of power, privilege or trust), inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, harassment, bullying or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of the communities in which we work, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.

We celebrate the diversity of our staff, partners and everyone with whom we work to create a culture where everyone feels respected, included and can be their best.

WaterAid is an equal opportunity and is committed to achieving the highest standards of diversity, inclusion and fairness. We welcome applications from all. Should you have a disability or special needs and require additional assistance with your application, please contact us at careers@wateraid.org. If a disabled applicant meets the minimum criteria for the role, they will be guaranteed an interview.

No recruitment agencies please.