State Project Coordinator at United Purpose (UP)

United Purpose is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: State Project Coordinator

Location: Ogun (Travel to other parts of Nigeria and internationally may be required)
Employment Type: Fulltime, Contract
Unit: Programme
Sub Unit: WASH Programme
Report to: Project Manager
Duration of Contract: One year with a yearly renewal of contract subject to performance and continued availability of funds
Expected Start Date: February 2023 (depending on donor’s decision)

 About United Purpose: 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. Established in 1976, the organisation has nine country programmes in Africa, Asia & South America.
In Nigeria, UP has been working for almost two decades with local partners and rural communities in the country’s South East. We implement projects funded by major international donors that aim to address gender inequalities and rights abuses, improve sanitation and access to water, foster accountability, preserve vital ecosystems and develop sustainable livelihoods..

Job Requirements

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

Experience:

• Five (5) 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.

How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: [email protected] using the Job Title and Preferred Location (when applicable) as the subject of the mail.

Important Information
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

Note

• You are recommended to apply early, as applications will be assessed as they are received.
• Only shortlistedcandidates will be contacted.
• United Purpose is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against applicants on the basis of gender, religion, ethnicity, age, disability, religion or sexual orientation.
• United Purpose also has a Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Policy, which reflects our commitment to protecting the people with whom we work.
• All candidates will be expected to comply with this policy and its procedures.

 Application Closing Date
4th December, 2022.