With a population of over 150 million people, Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa. Political unrest, poor governance and corruption have led to decades of water shortages, while the population has increased rapidly.
Though there is surface and ground water, rapid population growth, particularly in urban areas, has not been supported with additional resources. Only 11% of people have access to safe sanitation and 42% live without access to clean water.
Funding for water, sanitation and hygiene is low and there is little coordination within the government. The poorest and most marginalised people live in unofficial slum settlements using expensive private services.
– See more at: http://www.wateraid.org/ng/where-we-work#sthash.qlZ9kVLO.dpufIn this role, you will support the implementation of WaterAid Nigeria’s country strategy and more specifically, Lagos Universality Programme by ensuring that all activities are properly included in realistic and achievable annual plans and to lead on the effective monitoring of progress of Lagos programme implementation against objectives.
You’ll also
Support Lagos State Team Lead in the development and implementation of annual plans in line with budgets and programme strategy
Provide strategic support in managing the implementation system strengthening processes that builds sustainability of institutions and stakeholders in the state.
Provide technical and operational guidance/capacity strengthening to partner organizations on field monitoring, survey activities and database management in connection with WaterAid Lagos sub office supported projects and programmes.
Proactively monitor the Lagos Universality Programme as well and actively contribute to monitoring the overall CP’s Country Strategy and operational plan to promote the review and achievement of the CP strategic objectives.
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.
Act as a super-user of the WaterAid Programme System software and its application; support its development, aligning it with global systems and core procedures.
Ensure colleagues are trained and competent in its use, providing advice and support to others.
To be successful, you’ll need to meet the following criteria.
University Degree in Economics, Development Studies, Statistics, Research or other related field
8 years post NYSC experience in planning, monitoring and evaluation preferably in a WASH focused INGO.
Good understanding of project planning cycle and management cycles
Strong Excel, Microsoft Power BI, Sharepoint, General IT skills
Experience of M&E in the water, sanitation & hygiene (WASH) sector
Knowledge / experience in knowledge management processes
Understanding and experience of designing research projects to support monitoring, evaluation & learning
Experience in community-based development and community voice/feedback mechanisms * Strong knowledge in the development and use of software and database applications for programme monitoring & learning
Experience with conducting data quality assurance and reviewing indicators for projects
Good knowledge of data collection methodologies , tools and processes * Experience in using quantitative and qualitative tools for carrying out monitoring and evaluation projects
Skilled in analysis. Able to analyse information and make sound conclusions and decisions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to communicate complex information clearly to others, and produce impactful reports and presentations. *
Strong interpersonal skills
Able to build relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, negotiate and influence across teams in order to achieve the best outcome.
Knowledge of GIS and Geospatial analysis
Strong Political Economy Analysis
Strong knowledge of Water
