WASH Manager (CHC Project)

WASH Manager (CHC Project)

Contract type: Fixed term, 40 hours per week

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Salary: Competitive salary with excellent benefits

Change starts with water. Change starts with you.

Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.

About WaterAid

We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.

About the Team

The WaterAid Nigeria team - Driving Change, One Drop at a Time

About the Role

As a leader in the WASH sector in Nigeria, we are consistently required to design and implement all our programmes in a manner that demonstrates learning and innovation to maximize our effectiveness and impact. We, therefore, require the services of a WASH Manager to support and lead on the delivery of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (CHC)  Project.

In this role, you will be expected to:

Play a key role in the delivery of key components of the project objectives and will be required to support evidence-based advocacy by WaterAid at the federal, State and LGA levels with a view to improving access to WASH in Nigeria. The job holder will also be responsible for delivering the approach, plans and activities for sector strengthening & support, ensuring that the design and intent of the field level programming is aligned with that agenda, and that evidence generated from WANG field work and technical innovations are used in influencing of policies and programmes at local, state and national levels. The role will also support WANG innovative approaches for improved sanitation service delivery in rural, small town and urban areas. This will include sanitation marketing approaches, Citywide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS), equity and inclusion in the sanitation service chain and supporting institutional capacity strengthening strategies, via policies, guidelines, regulations and WASH Action Plan development.

To be successful, you’ll need: 

• A University degree in any field of engineering (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical),Regional Planning, Environmental/Public Health or related fields . A Master’s degree in Public Health, or Environmental Engineering will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience of which at least 3 must be in the area of WASH Programme/project management, sanitation and hygiene promotion, community management with any reputable national/ international/ donor agency.
• Experience with building capacity of implementing partner organizations especially CSO’s and government.
• Experience in developing strategic & operational plans. Able to effectively organise self and others, plan and prioritise in line with such plans.
• Excellent relationship building skills. Able to build and maintain trusting relationships, negotiate, influence and resolve conflicts.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with multi-level stakeholders including donor representatives, government officials and community level actors.
• Experience with facilitating adult learning interventions and with using adult learning techniques and tools.
• Experience of working in, and solid understanding of the Nigerian WASH Sector.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Strong communication skills, including active listening and ability to effectively convey information and ideas verbally and in writing.
• Significant relevant and proven experience preferably in CSOs/NGOs engagement.
• Commitment to WaterAid’s values and ways of working.

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Closing Date: Applications close 12:00pm UK time on October 06, 2025. Interviews may be scheduled on a rolling basis, and the role may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

How to Apply: Click Apply to upload your CV and Cover Letter. 

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application? At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.

Pre‑employment screening: To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre‑employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy.

As a global organisation, WaterAid is committed to creating an environment where you can thrive and be yourself at your very best. Alongside our inspiring mission and meaningful work, we offer a range of benefits tailored to each country’s context and policies. These will be shared during the process

Our Global Commitment:

Our people promise

We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.

Safeguarding

We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).

Together, we’ll change the world through water.

Join us and be part of the change !