Team Lead at the Clean Borehole Water Sellers Association (CBWSA) of Lagos Full Time

Job Title: Team Lead

Location: Palmgrove, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Team Lead will oversee all activities related to the streamlining water vendor activities and capacity building, mapping, and survey of borehole water sellers in Lagos State.
• This role involves coordinating the efforts of project teams, managing resources, and ensuring the successful implementation of project activities.
• The Team Lead will provide leadership, guidance, and support to project staff and stakeholders to achieve project objectives in a timely and effective manner.

Key Responsibilities
Project Coordination:

• Lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of all project activities related to mapping and surveying borehole water sellers.
• Coordinate the efforts of project teams, including supervisors, enumerators, ICT experts, GIS experts, and LUWASH technical staff, to ensure seamless execution of project tasks.
• Develop detailed work plans, schedules, and budgets for project activities and ensure adherence to timelines and budgets.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Liaise with government agencies, regulatory bodies, community leaders, and other stakeholders to facilitate project collaboration and cooperation.
• Represent the project at meetings, workshops, and events to promote project objectives and outcomes.
• Foster positive relationships with project partners and stakeholders to enhance project effectiveness and sustainability.

Resource Management:

• Manage project resources, including human resources, finances, equipment, and materials, to optimize project performance and efficiency.
• Supervise and support project staff, providing guidance, coaching, and mentoring as needed to ensure high-quality performance and productivity.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of project teams and individual team members, providing feedback and addressing performance issues as necessary.

Quality Assurance:

• Ensure the quality and accuracy of project deliverables, including mapping and survey reports, electronic databases, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Implement quality control measures to uphold standards of data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Conduct regular reviews and assessments of project progress and outcomes to identify areas for improvement and innovation.

Risk Management:

• Identify potential risks and challenges to project implementation and develop strategies to mitigate risks and overcome obstacles.
• Monitor external factors, such as regulatory changes, market dynamics, and community dynamics, that may impact project success.
• Proactively address issues and challenges as they arise to maintain project momentum and achieve desired outcomes.

Expected Results
Successful Project Implementation:

• Ensure the successful completion of all project activities according to established timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Achieve project objectives and deliverables, including the mapping and survey of borehole water sellers, creation of electronic databases, and engagement with regulatory agencies.

Effective Stakeholder Engagement:

• Foster positive relationships with project stakeholders, promoting collaboration, communication, and partnership.
• Facilitate stakeholder participation and buy-in to support project goals and objectives.

Timely Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare and submit regular progress reports, updates, and documentation on project activities, achievements, and challenges.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of project expenditures, resources, and outcomes for reporting and accountability purposes.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field such as Project Management, Business Administration, or Development Studies. Masters degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, preferably in the water sector or community development projects.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating complex projects.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills for engaging with diverse stakeholders and building consensus.
• Proven ability to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks effectively to meet project deadlines and objectives.
• Sound knowledge of project management principles, tools, and methodologies.
• Ability to work independently, make decisions, and problem-solve in a dynamic and challenging environment.

Salary
N400,000 – N450,000 / month.

Application Closing Date
14th June, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.