United Purpose State Project Coordinator Jobs in Nigeria

United Purpose State Project Coordinator Jobs in Nigeria

Background

United Purpose (UP) is an international development organisation that works to sustainably reduce poverty and improve the lives of some of the world's poorest communities. In Nigeria, UP has been working for almost two decades with local partners and rural communities to implement projects funded by international donors.

In Nigeria, we partner with Federal, State and Local Governments, other civil society organisations, and communities to implement development interventions reaching thousands of rural people each year.

Several funding partners currently fund the Nigeria Country Programme, including the Sanitation and Hygiene Fund (SHF – former WSSCC), Unicef, the Welsh Government, etc.

United Purpose has been nominated as SHF Primary Recipient in Nigeria for a three-year programme focused on facilitating sustainable access to improved sanitation and hygiene services through market-based approaches in 3 states: Ogun, Bauchi and Jigawa. United Purpose is the consortium's lead, which regroups three other organisations.

Job Purpose

The State Project Coordinator will contribute to sustainable service delivery in selected LGAs in the State. They will specifically support the consortium partners, the two LGA Project Officers, and non-state implementing partners at the state level.

The aim is to improve sanitation coverage and hygiene behaviour through a market-based approach, empowering state-level stakeholders to deliver on the project objectives. A significant level of effort will be undertaken at the UP head office in Abuja while providing direct support at the field level to LGAs and non-state partners (sub-grantees).

The State Project Coordinator is a member of the programme team and provides technical assistance in overall LGA and non-state partner staff implementation. As part of the programme team, they would work closely with the UP Finance and Accounting Team, sub-grantees and LGA support staff.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate project activities in the State in collaboration with consortium partners and sub-grantees.

Liaise/coordinate with and between all bodies and institutions involved in the Project activities at the state level, particularly RUWASSA, State Tasks Groups on Sanitation and WASH Management Teams, and ensure effective implementation of activities for the delivery of SHF Project outputs and outcomes

Participate in regular meetings with key stakeholders at the State level, ensuring a common understanding of the Project objectives with reference to the Logical Framework Approach (LFA). You are expected to ensure total commitment to the Project, including cost-sharing by all partners. This will include providing support towards the timely delivery of human and material resources to the participating LGAs

Work closely with consortium partners on the State's market-based sanitation (MBS) activities.

Support the Project Manager in reviewing the State & LGA Level WASH sector plans and budgets and assist in formulating strategies, plans and budgets to achieve project goals and the subsequent deployment of resources (funds and human resources) in the Programme targeted State.

Provide regular supportive supervision and monitoring of the Project activities of the State RUWASSA, STGS, NGOs/CBOs and Private Sector based on agreed plans, targets, and technical design, specifications and standards

Support the State Authority to maintain a regular flow of information to relevant stakeholders, including monitoring counterpart funds contribution.

Assist the State Authority in implementing a monitoring system for improved decision-making based on the Project M&E framework.

Network closely with other implementing agencies/entities in the two LGAs and ensure maximising synergies in health and education for replication and scaling up opportunities.

Provide weekly updates and monthly reports as per the approved format summarising the progress made in implementing activities, and lessons learnt and recommendations for improvement, including ad hoc reports and human interest stories that may be needed. In addition, contribute to updating the results-based framework in-line with programme indicators every quarter with more detailed inputs provided towards the preparation of annual reports

As part of the Project team, fully adopt a results-based performance management approach.

Specific Responsibilities

Provide feedback to partners and Project team on Project's performance based on data collected and findings

Assist the Project team in building the capacity of CSOs

Assist the Project team in developing human stories for publication

Assist the Project Manager in conducting annual and quarterly planning and review processes

Support the eventual design and dissemination of research studies by providing relevant

input

Assist the MEAL and Project Manager in developing quarterly and annual reports

Develop and share field visit reports with appropriate Project staff

Assist the Project Manager in developing annual and quarterly work plans and budgets for RUSHPIN

Assist the Project Manager in reviewing Project plans as part of the learning and sharing process

To systematically monitor Project performance and data for key indicators of the Project components and management reports are collected, analysed and made available to the programme staff.

To provide strategic support towards the putting in place and use of the Project M&E Framework and support plans and activities of the Programme.

Share learning with the wider UP country programme team

Support partners in improving learning and sharing mechanisms in their programmes

Promote a culture of two-way learning in UP more widely

Work collaboratively with the state Project Officers and programme team to strengthen integration and cross-learning in the country programme

Proactively volunteer for various team activities

Show an eagerness to take on any other tasks assigned by the line manager

Qualifications

A University degree in Public Health, Sanitation Engineering, Sociology, Rural Development, or any other relevant degree related to WASH development assistance.

Experience

Five years of relevant experience in successfully managing development projects funded by international donors, including knowledge of grant management and reporting experience in monitoring and evaluating WASH projects

Relevant knowledge and experience in Community-Led Total Sanitation programming experience of report writing

Proven track record of capacity building/training for stakeholders, including at the community level and for local institutions

Solid knowledge and understanding of community-based approaches to development

Skills

Excellent planning, coordination and prioritisation skills

Strong facilitation, diplomatic and interpersonal skills

Good command of writing in English

Good knowledge of Hausa

Knowledge and understanding of working with the State and LGAs

Excellent communication and team-working skills, with the ability to build good relations, both internally and externally

Excellent computer knowledge with command on MS Excel among other packages of MS Office

Ability to facilitate training for community-based organisations and government stakeholders

Ability to work in a multicultural, diverse and performance-related environment

A proactive approach to problem-solving

Ability to work independently with minimal direction

Desirable

Gender and intercultural sensitivity

Willing to work additional hours at crucial times

Positive outlook and stand-alone disposition

Adaptable and responsive disposition relative to the demands and development of the Programme.

Languages

Fluent in written and spoken English.

Knowledge of Yoruba is a plus

Terms and Conditions

Salary and Benefits:

An attractive package dependent on the successful candidate's experience and qualifications.

Duration of contract:

One year with a yearly renewal of contract subject to performance and continued availability of funds.

How to Apply

Send a CV and a cover letter to the following e-mail address: nigeria@united-purpose.org

E-mail title must be the Name of the role you are applying for and location (when applicable).

In the cover letter, please ensure to explain the following:

Why you are applying for the position

How do your skills and experience meet the person's specification

When you would be able to take up the position if it were offered to you

The deadline for applications is 4th December 2022. You are recommended to apply early, as applications will be assessed as they are received. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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