Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organisation (WEWE) is a not – for – profit, Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) that was founded in 2004 by Josephine Ogazi and Joseph Egwuonwu. WEWE started out as a Community Based Organisation (CBO) with the aim of providing scholarships and economic empowerment to orphans and widows in Okigwe, Imo State and has since expanded its aims and objectives.

WEWE is registered as a national NGO with CAC under incorporated trustees and its registration number is CAC/IT/NO33132.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Manager

Location: Ebonyi

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide oversight on overall program implementation including finance, Logistics and coordination
• Lead the advocacy visit to WASH key stakeholders in the seven LGAs in Ebonyi State
• Support the implementation of technical activities to in the delivery of the State2State project milestones.
• Represent  WEWE in meetings, workshop and trainings for state2state project Facilitate the formation of WASH Customer forum across the Seven LGAs.
• Supervise the monthly WASH Customer forum meetings across the 7 LGAs.
• Facilitate the development of WASH demand service charter for improved WASH services in the state.
• Facilitate the development of LGA score card across the 7 LGAs.
• Supervise the baseline assessment on Public Financial Management and Procurement process across the Seven LGAs.
• Conduct Step down training for LGAs staff on Public Financial Management and Procurement Process.
• Facilitate the Annual WASH Summit in the state
• Facilitate the commemoration of local and global WASH event for increased knowledge in WASH.
• Conduct quarterly facility tour to Water schemes   to track their functionalities.
• Facilitate bi-annually Learning session /Collaboration Adapting and learning/ review meeting to monitor performance.
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual report to State2State.
• Assist in the development of project reports and materials, manuals, documents and other  materials as requested
• Attend to other duties that might be assigned by the management.

Qualification, Requirement and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field and Master’s Degree will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience with NGOs specialized in Humanitarian assistance
• Previous work experience in Humanitarian assistance activity.
• Previous experience in program management of a WASH project is essential.
• Excellent communication, and organizational skills; and ability to influence and facilitate advocacy agendas at State and LGA levels
• Understanding of local communities and cultures, and ability to communicate fluently in the commonly spoken local language.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to travel and work in difficult settings, including remote rural areas of the state.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, or similar software
• Well-organized, with ability to track multiple activities and deadlines
• Experience in providing administrative leadership and support to work teams
• Experience managing USAID funded programs
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing teams.
• Applicants that are based in the eastern region will be added

Application Closing Date
18th March, 2022.