Description
Head of WASH Strategy, Programme Effectiveness and Learning
Contract: Fixed Term Contract,
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Salary and Benefits: Competitive salary package with excellent benefits
About WaterAid
Want to use your skills in WaterAid Nigeria to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene for everyone everywhere?
We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.
Join WaterAid as Head, WASH Strategy, Programme Effectiveness and Learning to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good.
About the Team
The Strategy, Programme Effectiveness & Learning Department drives the accountability aspects of the Country Programme’s work including planning, progress reviews, performance measurement, learning and reporting to enable systems and processes support programme effectiveness. The team also coordinates the CP research and knowledge management strategies and approaches, ensuring that WANG’s work continues to generate evidence that informs and influences the WASH sector in Nigeria and beyond.
About the Role
As our visionary and impact-driven Head, WASH Strategy, Programme Effectiveness and Learning, you will shape transformative strategies that drive sustainable WASH outcomes and lead a culture of learning and effectiveness to amplify our impact across Nigeria.
- Programme Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation
- Team, Department and People Leadership
- Research and Knowledge Management
- Cross Organisation Collaboration
In this role, you will be expected to:
Leads the team responsible for designing and implementing programme performance tracking; learning and adapting; monitoring, evaluation and knowledge management architecture at strategic and programmatic levels.
Requirements
To be successful, you’ll need:
- University/master’s degree in international development/development studies, Social Sciences, or other related discipline
- Minimum of Ten (10) years of prior work experience and at least three (4) years should be in senior level position
- At least Ten (10) years’ experience and comprehensive knowledge of the various dimensions of Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programming as a multi sectoral issue within the broader development sector.
- Excellent technical understanding of contemporary Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning methods and practices.
- Strong program/technical and budget management skills.
- At least five (5) years’ experience leading teams of experienced professionals and effectively managing their performance.
Although not essential, we also prefer you to have:
- Strong experience in WASH related research design and management of research study projects
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Closing Date: Applications will close on Monday, 09 June 2025.
How to Apply: Click ‘Apply’ to complete the pre-screening questions and upload your CV and an essential cover letter.
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application? At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.
Pre-employment screening:
To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to the applicable laws in the respective countries to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy. All our UK-based vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Benefits
As an organisation WaterAid is committed to creating an environment where you can thrive and be yourself at your very best. So, in addition to our inspiring global mission and engaging work environment, we have a generous benefit package to help you take care of your health, happiness and wellbeing. Further benefits information is available from the country of application.
Our Global Commitment:
Our People Promise:
We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.
Safeguarding:
We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. As a safeguarding measure, WaterAid carries out background checks on all potential employees. This is done following the conclusion of recruitment and prior to assuming full employment.
