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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to people affected by war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: EH Infrastructure Assistant Location: Gwoza, Borno Job Overview/Summary

The EH Water and Sanitation Assistant will report to the EH Officer – Water and Sanitation and will be primarily responsible for supervising all water and sanitation infrastructure works as directed by the EH Officer - Water and Sanitation.
The main objective of this position is to support the EH Officer-Water and Sanitation in supervision and direct management of safe water and sanitation provision activities. This will include field supervision of all construction and maintenance of water and sanitation infrastructure.

Job Responsibilities

Ensure that the water and sanitation activities are implemented in a timely and professional manner while considering beneficiary needs.
Maintain close links and collaboration with other EH teams and sectors and in particular Health, Nutrition, Protection, CYPD (Child and Youth Protection and Development), Women’s Protection and Empowerment (WPE) and Economic Recovery and Development (ERD).
Technical Quality
Directly implements the construction of water supply infrastructures including but not limited to drilling of shallow and deep boreholes, installation of hand pumps, installation of solar submersible pumps, construction of elevated water storage tanks, trenching and piping for water supply reticulation systems, construction of well aprons and communal tap stands with appropriate drainage.
Directly implements the construction and installation of sanitation facilities including but not limited to Communal latrines, house hold latrines, Solid waste pits/bins, Hand washing stations, Drainage, Menstrual Hygiene Management facilities and bathing shelters.
Identify and train Water Point attendants and Pump Technicians and motorized/solar systems Operators within WASH committees.
Train and supervise skilled and unskilled daily workers during the installation and maintenance of WATSAN facilities.
Coordinate closely with the EH Officer (Water and Sanitation) and EH Officer (Hygiene Promotion) on water quantity, location of water sources/communal taps while considering beneficiary proposals and needs.
If required, supervise water trucking deliveries, water chlorination and water quality monitoring.
Provide weekly reports of progress on the construction of water and sanitation facilities to EH Officer-Water and Sanitation.
Provide regular water quality monitoring reports to EH Officer (Water and Sanitation).
Seek guidance and approval from EH Officer – Water and Sanitation on any changes to approved designs for water supply including water trucking concerns.
Maintain comprehensive control systems on materials and tools used including notes on quality of materials.
Staff Supervision & Development
Assist the EH Officer – Water and Sanitation to identify, train and provide daily support to skilled and unskilled workers working in Water and Sanitation initial installations, operation and maintenance activities.
Supervise skilled and unskilled daily workers
Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable work teams to successfully complete their tasks on time and within budget
Responsible for skilled and unskilled daily workers’ reports, timesheets and work plans.

Monitoring:

Daily volume of water supplied/delivered to location(s) including volumes and times of availability.
Maintain records of number and location of all water collection points
Maintain records of water quality monitoring at tap stand and household levels.
Routine O&M of water distribution system (s) and sanitation facilities including drainage around all water points and sanitation facilities.

Other duties:

Consistently and proactively monitor/assess the safety and security of the team; promptly reporting concerns or incidents to the EH Manager and liaising with community leaders and other external parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environment for IRC programs
Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor for the development of IRC programs.

Job Requirements

B.Sc /High National Diploma in Civil, Water Resources, Building or Mechanical Engineering, Hydrogeology with hand on experience in developing and adopting emergency WASH technologies and designs experience in implementation of water and sanitation projects.
Competent communication skills, effective in representation and liaison
Works well in and promotes teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well.
Sound knowledge of English language
Competent user of MS Applications: Word, Excel; Auto CAD or similar
Knowledge of the Local language-Hausa

Work Environment:

Security level orange. The situation in Gwoza is calm at the moment but remains tense and unpredictable; concerns include criminality. There is active conflict in many parts of the country and a possibility for further expansion of the conflict and violence into other areas and other states.

Benefits Monthly salary, 13Month Salary Inclusive, Health Insurance Coverage for Family, Pension, Creche Facilities available for Women with babies under 24 Months. Job Title: EH Officer - Hygiene Promotion Location: Maiduguri, Borno Job Overview/Summary

The EH Officer-Hygiene Promotion will be responsible for day to day management of EH Hygiene Promotion activities and staff involved in direct implementation of IRC’s EH Emergency Response Project Strategy.
S/he is overall responsible for ensuring that approved technical approaches to hygiene promotion are adhered to, maintaining program quality and that all hygiene objectives are met on time, documented and carried out within the budget.
When requested, s/he will undertake capacity building of team members.

Major Responsibilities

Ensure water and sanitation activities are implemented in a timely and professional manner while considering beneficiary needs as per the SPHERE standards.
Ensure that all hygiene promotion activities are in line with project strategy and design
Maintain close links and collaboration with other sectors and in particular Health, Nutrition, Protection, Gender, CYPD (Child and Youth Protection and Development), Women Protection and Empowerment (WPE) and Economic Recovery and Development (ERD).
Ensure that the hygiene promotion activities are implemented in a timely and professional manner (as per SPHERE and IRC standards) and in line with beneficiary needs.

Technical Quality:

Together with community leaders and members identify and train Community Hygiene Promoters in the delivery of hygiene awareness-raising sessions.
Conduct rapid and detailed assessments aimed at establishing knowledge, awareness and practices of the target community with regard to hygiene.
Assist the EH Manager (Hygiene Promotion) in the design and implementation of the Hygiene Promotion M&E Plan.
Directly manage the day to day hygiene promotion activities in the field
Ensure that hygiene promotion activities meet stated objectives within the timeframe;
Ensure program activities foster accountability to beneficiaries, gender and protection sensitivity and inclusion are adequately addressed in programming;
Propose technical designs and methodologies for all hygiene promotion hygiene activities
Provide technical support and training for hygiene promoters and community volunteers.
Provide regular reports, document results and maintain detailed records

Staff Supervision & Development:

The post holder will directly manage the EH Hygiene Promoters and community mobilizers/volunteers
Support the EH Manager with assessing staffing requirements against the size and scale of the emergency.
Participate in recruitment of staff in the approved EH organogram
Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
Take responsibility for discussing job expectations, performance, and objectives on an informal, quarterly basis with designated staff.
Ensure timely completion and submission of monthly timesheets, probations reviews and annual performance reviews.
Plan/coordinate and oversee team work plans, work and vacation schedules, and team training/development activities
Identify team performance issues and work with the EH Manager to address these in an appropriate manner.
Responsible for EH Assistant-Hygiene promotion and community hygiene promoters timesheets, work plans, vacation schedules, and staff training/development activities.
Ensure that the EH Assistant-Hygiene promotion collects community hygiene promoters’ timesheets, vacations and progress with work plans
Adhere to and act in accordance with the IRC Global HR Policies and Procedures

Grant Planning & Implementation:

Prepare and maintain/update detailed work plan(s) that support the achievement of the overall grant timeline and completion date
Provide direction and monitor staff in their implementation of the work plan and quality of activities, share relevant information and direction to improve quality and achieve timelines
Assist the EH Manager in the design of all assessments, monitoring and hygiene promotion tools.
Carry out FGDs to inform the designs, locations and constructions of water supply infrastructures including but not be limited to drilling of shallow and deep boreholes, installation of hand pumps, installation of solar submersible pumps, construction of elevated water storage tanks, trenching and piping for water supply reticulation systems, construction of well aprons and communal tap stands with appropriate drainage.
Conduct monthly need assessments, distribution plans and actively participate and monitor the distribution of NFIs
Directly implement the construction and installation of sanitation facilities including but not limited to Communal latrines, house hold latrines, Solid waste pits/bins, Hand washing stations, Drainage, Menstrual Hygiene Management facilities and bathing shelters.
Identify and train WASH committee and Community hygiene volunteer members.
Provide weekly reports of progress on the hygiene promotion activities to EH Manager.
Monitor ORS points and ensure M&E document and share the information with EH Manager.
Plan continued hygiene promotion sessions in CWCs, ORS points, Child friendly spaces and other facilities in the camp and host communities.
Maintain comprehensive control systems on NFIs, materials and tools used including notes on quality of materials.
Coordinate closely with the EH Assistant (Water and Sanitation) EH Assistant (Hygiene Promotion) on water quantity, location of water sources/communal taps while considering beneficiary needs.
Implement Training of Trainer (ToT) sessions on Health and Hygiene promotion to Community Hygiene Promoters in target communities.
Submit periodic and ad hoc reports on progress and monitoring activities as requested by the EH Manager
Participate in the formation/training of community WASH committees.

Grant Monitoring & Reporting:

Undertake regular field monitoring visits to assess progress and identify technical quality issues and/or other implementation issues, provide solutions and implement modifications as required.
Ensure all monitoring activities are fully documented, including systematic and timely data collection as required under the grant and for IRC M&E purposes
Produce/contribute to IRC and donor reports as per set schedules (weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually) on grant activities, indicators and achievements.

Coordination & Representation:

Work closely and coordinator with IRC logistics, finance and grant staff to ensure timely and complaint program activities and expenditures; including active participation in grant opening/closing and review meetings
Undertake/participate in liaison, coordination, and information sharing activities with national NGOs, international organizations, donors and government at field level.

Program Development:

Assist in the collection of data, assessments and proposal development for the sector.

Logistics, Finance, and Reporting:

Ensure water sanitation and hygiene promotional activities are facilitated in accordance with IRC logistics policy and in a timely manner to ensure the successful implementation of programs.
Ensure all relevant financial documentation is completed accurately as required by IRC finance policy.
Prepare and submit required reports in a timely manner and incorporate manager feedback

Other duties:

Consistently and proactively monitor/assess the safety and security of the team; promptly reporting concerns or incidents to the EH Coordinator, and when liaising with community leaders and other external parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environment for IRC programs
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs

Job Requirements

Diploma/Certificate in Environmental Sciences, Social Work, Nursing, Public Health etc;- relevant experience will supersede the formal qualification
Up to 3 years’ experience in hygiene promotion programs with INGOs;
Excellent understanding of EH issues in emergency situations and knowledge of emergency standards (Sphere)
Strong management and communication skills;
Ability to live and work in stressful and insecure environment;
Able to manage multiple tasks.
Knowledge and/or experience in conflict management, protection, or other related field;
Able to work under pressure and good at timely decision making.
Knowledge of English
Fluency in the local languages-Hausa and Kanuri
Excellent professional approach and strong team building skills.
Competent user of MS Applications: Word, Excel.

Work Environment:

The position will work in the Maiduguri Field Office. The program site in Northern Nigeria. This is security level 3 - orange

Benefits Monthly salary, 13 Month Salary Inclusive, Health Insurance Coverage for Family, Pension, Creche Facilities available for Women with babies under 24 Months. Job Title: EH Officer - Hygiene Promotion Location: Monguno, Borno Job Overview/Summary

The EH Officer-Hygiene Promotion will be responsible for day to day management of EH Hygiene Promotion activities and staff involved in direct implementation of IRC’s EH Emergency Response Project Strategy.
S/he is overall responsible for ensuring that approved technical approaches to hygiene promotion are adhered to, maintaining program quality and that all hygiene objectives are met on time, documented and carried out within the budget. When requested, s/he will undertake capacity building of team members.

Major Responsibilities

Ensure water and sanitation activities are implemented in a timely and professional manner while considering beneficiary needs as per the SPHERE standards.
Ensure that all hygiene promotion activities are in line with project strategy and design
Maintain close links and collaboration with other sectors and in particular Health, Nutrition, Protection, Gender, CYPD (Child and Youth Protection and Development), Women Protection and Empowerment (WPE) and Economic Recovery and Development (ERD).
Ensure that the hygiene promotion activities are implemented in a timely and professional manner (as per SPHERE and IRC standards) and in line with beneficiary needs.

Technical Quality:

Together with community leaders and members identify and train Community Hygiene Promoters in the delivery of hygiene awareness-raising sessions.
Conduct rapid and detailed assessments aimed at establishing knowledge, awareness and practices of the target community with regard to hygiene.
Assist the EH Manager (Hygiene Promotion) in the design and implementation of the Hygiene Promotion M&E Plan.
Directly manage the day to day hygiene promotion activities in the field
Ensure that hygiene promotion activities meet stated objectives within the timeframe;
Ensure program activities foster accountability to beneficiaries, gender and protection sensitivity and inclusion are adequately addressed in programming;
Propose technical designs and methodologies for all hygiene promotion hygiene activities
Provide technical support and training for hygiene promoters and community volunteers.
Provide regular reports, document results and maintain detailed records

Staff Supervision & Development:

The post holder will directly manage the EH Hygiene Promoters and community mobilizers/volunteers
Support the EH Manager with assessing staffing requirements against the size and scale of the emergency.
Participate in recruitment of staff in the approved EH organogram
Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
Take responsibility for discussing job expectations, performance, and objectives on an informal, quarterly basis with designated staff.
Ensure timely completion and submission of monthly timesheets, probations reviews and annual performance reviews.
Plan/coordinate and oversee team work plans, work and vacation schedules, and team training/development activities
Identify team performance issues and work with the EH Manager to address these in an appropriate manner.
Responsible for EH Assistant-Hygiene promotion and community hygiene promoters timesheets, work plans, vacation schedules, and staff training/development activities.
Ensure that the EH Assistant-Hygiene promotion collects community hygiene promoters’ timesheets, vacations and progress with work plans
Adhere to and act in accordance with the IRC Global HR Policies and Procedures

Grant Planning & Implementation:

Prepare and maintain/update detailed work plan(s) that support the achievement of the overall grant timeline and completion date
Provide direction and monitor staff in their implementation of the work plan and quality of activities, share relevant information and direction to improve quality and achieve timelines
Assist the EH Manager in the design of all assessments, monitoring and hygiene promotion tools.
Carry out FGDs to inform the designs, locations and constructions of water supply infrastructures including but not be limited to drilling of shallow and deep boreholes, installation of hand pumps, installation of solar submersible pumps, construction of elevated water storage tanks, trenching and piping for water supply reticulation systems, construction of well aprons and communal tap stands with appropriate drainage.
Conduct monthly need assessments, distribution plans and actively participate and monitor the distribution of NFIs
Directly implement the construction and installation of sanitation facilities including but not limited to Communal latrines, house hold latrines, Solid waste pits/bins, Hand washing stations, Drainage, Menstrual Hygiene Management facilities and bathing shelters.
Identify and train WASH committee and Community hygiene volunteer members.
Provide weekly reports of progress on the hygiene promotion activities to EH Manager.
Monitor ORS points and ensure M&E document and share the information with EH Manager.
Plan continued hygiene promotion sessions in CWCs, ORS points, Child friendly spaces and other facilities in the camp and host communities.
Maintain comprehensive control systems on NFIs, materials and tools used including notes on quality of materials.
Coordinate closely with the EH Assistant (Water and Sanitation) EH Assistant (Hygiene Promotion) on water quantity, location of water sources/communal taps while considering beneficiary needs.
Implement Training of Trainer (ToT) sessions on Health and Hygiene promotion to Community Hygiene Promoters in target communities.
Submit periodic and ad hoc reports on progress and monitoring activities as requested by the EH Manager
Participate in the formation/training of community WASH committees.

Grant Monitoring & Reporting:

Undertake regular field monitoring visits to assess progress and identify technical quality issues and/or other implementation issues, provide solutions and implement modifications as required.
Ensure all monitoring activities are fully documented, including systematic and timely data collection as required under the grant and for IRC M&E purposes
Produce/contribute to IRC and donor reports as per set schedules (weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually) on grant activities, indicators and achievements.

Coordination & Representation:

Work closely and coordinator with IRC logistics, finance and grant staff to ensure timely and complaint program activities and expenditures; including active participation in grant opening/closing and review meetings
Undertake/participate in liaison, coordination, and information sharing activities with national NGOs, international organizations, donors and government at field level.

Program Development:

Assist in the collection of data, assessments and proposal development for the sector.

Logistics, Finance, and Reporting:

Ensure water sanitation and hygiene promotional activities are facilitated in accordance with IRC logistics policy and in a timely manner to ensure the successful implementation of programs.
Ensure all relevant financial documentation is completed accurately as required by IRC finance policy.
Prepare and submit required reports in a timely manner and incorporate manager feedback

Other Duties:

Consistently and proactively monitor/assess the safety and security of the team; promptly reporting concerns or incidents to the EH Coordinator, and when liaising with community leaders and other external parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environment for IRC programs
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs

Job Requirements

Diploma/Certificate in Environmental Sciences, Social Work, Nursing, Public Health etc;- relevant experience will supersede the formal qualification
Up to 3 years’ experience in hygiene promotion programs with INGOs;
Excellent understanding of EH issues in emergency situations and knowledge of emergency standards (Sphere)
Strong management and communication skills;
Ability to live and work in stressful and insecure environment;
Able to manage multiple tasks.
Knowledge and/or experience in conflict management, protection, or other related field;
Able to work under pressure and good at timely decision making.
Knowledge of English
Fluency in the local languages-Hausa and Kanuri
Excellent professional approach and strong team building skills.
Competent user of MS Applications: Word, Excel.

Work Environment:

The position will work in the Monguno Field Office. The program site in Northern Nigeria. This is security level 3 – orange

Benefits Monthly salary, 13Month Salary Inclusive, Health Insurance Coverage for Family, Pension, Creche Facilities available for Women with babies under 24 Months. Job Title: EH Officer - Infrastructure Location: Gwoza, Borno Reports to: EH Manager Job Overview/Summary

The EH Officer Infrastructure will play a fundamental role in the success of the project by closely supervising water and sanitation infrastructures as well as promoting good hygiene practices amongst the target population conducive to reducing mortality and morbidity related to water and faecal-borne diseases.

Position objectives The principle objectives of the position are to:

Ensure water and sanitation infrastructure activities are implemented in a timely and professional manner while considering beneficiary needs as per the SPHERE standards.
Conduct rapid and detailed assessments aimed at establishing knowledge, awareness and practices of the target community with regard to hygiene.
Assist the EH Manager in the design and implementation of the Hygiene Promotion M&E Plan.
Maintain close links and collaboration with other IRC sectors and in particular Health, Nutrition, Protection, Gender, CYPD (Child and Youth Protection and Development), Women Protection and Empowerment (WPE) and Economic Recovery and Development (ERD).

Job Responsibilities Staff Supervision & Development:

Lead a team of EH Infrastructure Assistants and Community Hygiene Volunteers within the area of operation.
Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
Ensure timely completion and submission of monthly timesheets, probations reviews and annual performance reviews.
Plan/coordinate and oversee team work plans, work and vacation schedules, and team training/development activities
Identify team performance issues and work with the EH Manager to address these in an appropriate manner.

Grant Planning & Implementation:

Prepare and maintain/update detailed work plan(s) that support the achievement of the overall grant timeline and completion date
Provide direction and monitor staff in their implementation of the work plan and quality of activities, share relevant information and direction to improve quality and achieve timelines
Assist the EH Manager in the design of all infrastructure related assessments, monitoring and evaluation tools.
Directly be involved in the designs and implementation of water supply infrastructures including but not be limited to drilling of shallow and deep boreholes, installation of future hand pumps, installation of solar submersible pumps, construction of elevated water storage tanks, trenching and piping for water supply reticulation systems, construction of well aprons and communal tap stands with appropriate drainage.
Directly be involved in the designs implementation of sanitation facilities including but not limited to Communal latrines, house hold latrines, Solid waste pits/bins, Hand washing stations, Drainage, Menstrual Hygiene Management facilities and bathing shelters.
Identify and train Water Point attendants and Pump Technicians and motorized/solar systems Operators within WASH committees.
Closely coordinate emergency water supply in camps with maintaining accurate records on water trucking.
If required, supervise water trucking deliveries, water chlorination and water quality monitoring.
Provide weekly reports of progress on the construction of water and sanitation facilities to EH Manager.
Provide regular water quality monitoring reports to EH Manager
Seek guidance and approval from EH Manager – Water and Sanitation on any changes to approved designs for water supply including water trucking concerns.
Maintain comprehensive control systems on materials and tools used including notes on quality of materials.
Coordinate closely with the EH Assistant Water and Sanitation, Hygiene Promotion and M&E on water quantity and quality issues, location of water sources/communal taps while considering beneficiary needs.
Submit periodic and ad hoc reports on progress and monitoring activities as requested by the EH Manager
Participate in the formation/training of community WASH committees.
Assist in the orientation of newly arrived national staff on the team when requested
Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor.

Grant Monitoring & Reporting

Undertake regular field monitoring visits to assess progress and identify technical quality issues and/or other implementation issues, provide solutions and implement modifications as required.
Ensure all monitoring activities are fully documented, including systematic and timely data collection as required under the grant and for IRC M&E purposes
Produce/contribute to IRC and donor reports as per set schedules (weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually) on grant activities, indicators and achievements.

Coordination & Representation:

Work closely and coordinator with IRC logistics, finance and grant staff to ensure timely and complaint program activities and expenditures; including active participation in grant opening/closing and review meetings
Undertake/participate in liaison, coordination, and information sharing activities with national NGOs, international organizations, donors and government at field level.

Program Development:

Assist in the collection of data, assessments and proposal development for the sector.

Other:

Consistently and proactively monitor/assess the safety and security of the team; promptly reporting concerns or incidents to IRC management and liaise with community leaders and other external parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environment for IRC programs.
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs

Professional Standards

All IRC staff is required to adhere to THE IRC Way Standards for Professional Conduct and the IRC country employment policies.

Job Requirements

Minimum Diploma in Public Health, Civil/Water Engineering, Community Studies, Social Sciences or related field.
At least 1-3 years professional experience with NGOs (INGO experience preferred)
Previous experience leading teams in public awareness raising campaigns focussed on water and sanitation related health issues.
Working knowledge of SPHERE standards
Proven abilities in developing work plans, data collection and analysis and performance monitoring
Works well in and promotes teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well.
Self-motivated, honest, highly responsible, and punctual
Ability to work as part of a team as well as to work autonomously when required
Confident communicator, able to command respect from a wide range of people
Fluency in English and Hausa language preferred.

Work Envirnoment

Security level orange. The situation in Gwoza is calm at the moment but remains tense and unpredictable; concerns include criminality. There is active conflict in many parts of the country and a possibility for further expansion of the conflict and violence into other areas and other states.

Benefits Monthly salary, 13Month Salary Inclusive, Health Insurance Coverage for Family, Pension, Creche Facilities available for Women with babies under 24 Months. Job Title: EH Manager - Menstrual Hygiene Management Location: Maiduguri, Borno Job Overview/Summary

The Environmental Health Manager (MHM) is responsible for overseeing the implementation of all MHM related issues in Borno State.
S/he will provide technical and managerial leadership to the hygiene promotion team in Gwoza, Monguno, Konduga, MMC, Jere and other newly accessible LGAs in Borno state while ensuring all activities are of high quality and appropriately address the identified MHM needs.

Major Responsibilities Program Management & Development:

In coordination with the EH Coordinator and EH team (Borno) establish contacts with relevant international/local NGOs and line ministries within in Borno state.
Ensure that all IRC EH projects in target LGAs are implemented in a timely and professional manner, according to the set objectives, goals and indicators as per the SPHERE, IRC, Nigerian Law and in line with donor requirements and beneficiary needs.
Liaise with other IRC sectors implementing MHM components including but not limited to the health, WPE and PRoL sectors and ensure that all IRC MHM activities are implemented with the same quality and uniform standards.
Carry out initial MHM assessment and develop IRC’s MHM strategy for the specific IRC project locations in Borno state.
Oversee the technical aspects of the implementation and coordination of the MHM program, providing support to the program officers and field teams in development of detailed work plans, spending plans and monitoring framework to guide implementation.
Develop and implement program management tools to monitor budget expenditure against spending plans, and pilot timelines against work plans.
Support the program officers in the technical design, implementation and monitoring of the work plans ensuring that activities reflect the commitments IRC made to the donor and the community.
Develop internal and external reports within agreed deadlines using IRC and donor formats, as required.
Develop and/or improve monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for MHM activities, in collaboration with IRCs M&E sector.
Ensure that the IRC teams in the field actively monitor set indicators and effectively address concerns of the target communities.

Human Resources Management:

Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
Establish regular and direct communication lines with the WASH officer, and (in collaboration with the GBV Coordinator) assign tasks and establish performance monitoring arrangements.
Work with the EH Coordinator to ensure technical aspects of the Performance Management System documentation for the Hygiene officers (and any additional team members assigned) is in place and followed up regularly.
Provide ongoing training and technical support and guidance to Hygiene Officers as needed, and ensure all staff adhere to best-practice principles in all aspects of program implementation.
Overall responsibility for EH work plans, vacation schedules, and staff training/development activities in your targeted LGAs
Adhere to and act in accordance with the IRC Global HR Policies and Procedures

Grant Monitoring & Partner Management:

With support from the Borno Snr. EH Manager, ensure appropriate and timely spending of grants to achieve program goals, grant reporting contributions, use and distribution of supplies and resources.
Manage and advise contractors implementing programs on behalf of and in partnership with the IRC in all your supported sites.
Select and implement, in line with the Borno EH Strategy, an appropriate monitoring and evaluations systems; analyzing results to ensure and enhance program effectiveness and quality. Ensure that all monitoring activities and results are shared with your line manager and if requested by your line manager to the M&E Coordinator.
Actively contribute to project design through rapid assessments, proposal writing and strategy development

Others:

Consistently and proactively monitor/assess the safety and security of the team; promptly reporting concerns or incidents to IRC management and liaising with community leaders and other external parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environment for IRC programs
Any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs

Logistics, Finance, and Reporting:

Ensure water sanitation and hygiene promotional activities are facilitated in accordance with IRC logistics policy and in a timely manner to ensure the successful implementation of programs.
Ensure all relevant financial documentation is completed accurately as required by IRC finance policy.
Develop informative monthly reports for circulation amongst IRC sectors as well as with other partners working in Borno state.

Job Requirements

B.Sc/M.Sc in Environmental Sciences, Social Work, Nursing, Public Health, Engineering and relevant experience will supersede the formal qualification
Up to 3 or more years' experience in hygiene promotion programs with INGOs and experience preferably in a conflict or post disaster setting
Demonstrated experience in delivering consultative, responsive programming. Previous demonstrated experience in effectively promoting and mainstreaming gender within projects is a plus.
Strong experience in working with and coordinating with local and state level government line ministries, INGOs and other stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience in project design and development, including needs assessment and proposal development.
Demonstrated experience in capacity building of EH/WASH staff.
Demonstrated experience in project management, including budget management.
Understanding of protection principles and the likely protection concerns arising in emergency context including conflict analysis.
Excellent analytical and writing skills
Competent user of MS Applications: Word, Excel; power point;
Interpersonal qualities: Works well in and promotes teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural; environment, flexible and able to handle pressure in a professional manner,
Fluent in spoken and written English, Hausa or any local language skills are a plus.

Others:

The position will be based in Maiduguri with frequent visits to site/operation areas.

Standards for Professional Conduct:

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

Work Environment:

The position will work in the Maiduguri Field Office. The program site in Northern Nigeria. This is security level 3 - orange

Benefits

Monthly salary, 13Month Salary Inclusive, Health Insurance Coverage for Family, Pension, Creche Facilities available for Women with babies under 24 Months.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letters and CV's to "Country Director IRC" via: [email protected] Subject of the application should be: "Job Title/Location". Application Deadline 26th March, 2018. Note

All Applications should be submitted Online.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

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