United Purpose Field Technical Officer –Sustainable Rural Drinking Water Initiative Jobs in Nigeria
About Self-Help Africa
Self Help Africa is an international development organisation that works through agriculture and agri-enterprise development to end hunger and extreme poverty. In 2021, Self Help Africa merged with United Purpose, doubling our size.
The organisation now works in 17 programme countries, 15 of which are in sub-Saharan Africa. Subsidiary organisations, ‘Self Help Brazil’ and ‘Self Help Bangladesh’ have been created for our programmes in the two countries where we are working outside of Africa.
In early 2023 we launched a new five-year organisation strategy, which defines shared mission as the alleviation of hunger, poverty, social inequality and the impact of climate change through community-led, market-based and enterprise-focused approaches, so that people can have access to nutritious food, clean water, decent employment and incomes, while sustaining natural resources.
Our wider organisation also includes social enterprise subsidiaries, Partner Africa, which provides ethical auditing and consultancy services, TruTrade, is an innovative trading platform in East Africa, and CUMO, Malawi’s largest micro-finance provider.
The Field Technical Officer will be responsible for supporting the implementation of the SURWIN Project including timely implementation of project activities, capacity building, stakeholder engagement, team management, monitoring and evaluation, financial planning and management, and communication with stakeholders at the LGA level.
The position requires familiarity with the context in which the project is being submitted, experience in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) systems, knowledge of the roles of Local Area Mechanics, ability to collaborate with Village Level Operations and Maintenance (VLOM) units of LGAs and state. The role requires a capacity for critical thinking and adaptation based on learnings and findings during the implementation period. The Field Technical Officer will report to the Project Manager and is expected to coordinate closely with the Head of Programmes.
The project is aiming at promoting preventive maintenance and Service Level Agreement to move from one-shot repairs to a more planned approach of sustainable access to water. It will imply collaborating closely with Local Area Mechanics (LAMs) to promote their services but also ensuring the quality of service provided.
Plan, designed and ensured delivery of project activities at the state and LGA level in line with the Project scope of work and Self Help Africa Operations Guideline
Coordinate with project stakeholders at the State and LGA level including local government, WASH Department/Unit, local Area Mechanics (LAMs), WASHCOMs and other stakeholders.
Monitor and ensure planned activities are implemented at the LGA level as per the project’s design and budget allocations.
Provide strategic and technical support to partners (WASH Unit and LAMs) – including in terms of M&E capacities, to community partners (WASHCOMs), and other stakeholders to ensure on-time implementation of project activities at the LGA level.
Ensuring quality of delivery: proper evaluation of needs, proper rehabilitation of water points, proper organization of workshops and implementation of what will be agreed during the workshop, promotion of preventative approach and support to stakeholders for professional maintenance services
Support in the development/identification of training modules SBCC (Social Behavior Change Communication), (Information, Education and Communication) and promotional materials.
Provide support to the MEAL team for the tracking and monitoring of progress, data collection, database administration, documentation of the project’s impacts and results, and M&E related support at the LGA level as required.
Conduct regular visits to fields, documentation on field activities including project’s impacts and results, and submit reports to the line manager timely.
Ensure health safety and security measures during the facilitation of activities at the field level
Other duties as assigned by the line manager and the Country Director.
Specific duties and responsibilities:
Planning and implementation
Prepare and implement activity plans at the LGA level keeping coherent links with the project scope of work and budget.
Support to develop participatory assessment tools to inform implementation and training strategies.
Support the Project team in the review of the project scope of work regularly and update in accordance with learnings, stakeholder input and consultation with the project team
Networking and coordination:
Conduct in-person outreach with partners at the LGA level, project stakeholders, Local Technicians, WASHCOMs, and community leaders.
Provide strategic and technical support to field teams in building and maintaining cohesive coordination with the local government authorities.
Strengthening and capacity building of Local Technicians and WASHCOM Groups:
Support Project stakeholders at the LGA level, and WASH Unit in developing a training guide to facilitate WASH activities in the communities.
Tailor SBCC and IEC materials to local and project contexts in collaboration with stakeholders at the LGA level.
Provide technical support to field teams in designing and conducting capacity-building activities for Local Technicians and WASHCOMs as per the capacity development plan.
Monitoring, reporting and documentation
Provide support and work with the MEAL Coordinator in tracking of activity progress, and timely collection of quantitative and qualitative information from the fields through coordination with field teams, and other counterparts, when required.
Support the MEAL team’s efforts to document the project’s achievements, results, learnings and impacts.
Provide weekly updates and monthly reports as per the approved format summarising the progress made in implementing activities, lessons learnt, and recommendations for improvement,
Support periodic/schedule coordination and project progress review meetings with the LGA-level field team members, and relevant stakeholders.
Essential:
Education and other qualifications:
At least a diploma in Water and Sanitation Engineering, Geology, Rural Development, Public Health, Social Sciences or any field related to WASH
ICT skills, and proficiency in using MS Office.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Effective communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Respect for cultural diversity and gender sensitivity.
Ability to work under pressure.
Knowledge of mWater, Kobo and other monitoring tools used by the Government (WASH IMS) will be appreciated
Experience and skills
At least 3 years of working experience with INGO/NGO in a similar or equivalent position.
Experience in the field of WASH systems strengthening, Village Level Operations and Maintenance (VLOM).
Strong expertise in hand pump maintenance and rehabilitation
Experience in the development of high-standard SBCC and IEC material, training modules, and promotional material.
Experience in community development especially empowerment and leadership development of community groups.
Proven experience with projects requiring strong M&E
Experience in working with culturally diverse teams.
Understanding of WASH service delivery models
Understanding of Village Level Operation and Maintenance (VLOM) Monitoring and evaluation
Communication, networking, facilitation and community mobilisation.
Reporting and documentation.
Desirable:
Language Requirements:
Written and oral proficiency in English and relevant local languages (Tiv, pidgin English etc) is required.
How to Apply
Fill and send the attached Self Help Africa application form, a CV (not more than 3 pages) and a cover letter to: [email protected].
Email title must be the same as the position you are applying for and the location of the position.
In the cover letter (not more than 1 page), please ensure to explain the following:
Why you are applying for the position
How do your skills and experiences meet the job’s specification
When will you be able to take up the position if successful?
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