Job Title: WASH Assistant Officer
Location: Borno
Job type: Full-time (Onsite)
Job Role
- The WASH Assistant Officer will be responsible in assisting the WASH Officer for the supervision of all WASH-related constructions and rehabilitation. With the directives of WASH Officer.
- He/She will provide technical support to the team and will be responsible for supervising vendors to ensure all rehabilitation works are done according to the agreed WASH standard
Main Responsibilities
- The WASH Assistant Officer has the following duties and responsibilities:
- Supervises the activities of hygiene Promoters within the community to reduce WASH-related risks
- Monitor data Collect and record on hygiene promotion activities and share them with the WASH technical officer for analysis
- Conduct Training and refreshers for hygiene promoters and other down liners on hygiene and sanitation best practices.
- Participate in WASH coordination meetings and other related field meetings.
- Provide Technical support and on-the-job coaching for hygiene promoters.
- Liaise with the MEAL team to conduct needs assessments, baseline surveys and other assessments
- Be the link between the community leaders and the organization, identifying key hygiene challenges to be addressed.
- Support hygiene promoters in community-based solid waste management initiatives.
- Supervise the mobilization and sensitization of Project participants and community stakeholders by the hygiene promoters in carrying out communal activities.
- Ensure timely completion of project activities according to the weekly and monthly work plan.
- Support Hygiene and MHM Kits distribution and sensitize beneficiaries on the proper use of the hygiene items
- Write weekly/monthly reports and share them with the WASH officer
- Ensure activities are carried out accordingly with Work plan by the hygiene promoters without procrastination.
- Work closely with the WASH officer to develop WASH proposals for implementation
- Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time by supervisor
Core Behaviours
- Understanding humanitarian contexts and application of humanitarian principles:
- Ensure that program goals and activities uphold the principles of the key national and international humanitarian frameworks, codes, and commitments
- Integrate beneficiary accountability principles into the approach
Achieving results effectively:
- Ensure efficient and transparent use of resources following internal controls
- Address difficult situations and make tough decisions confidently and calmly
- Consider the wider impact of decisions to be made in the short and long term.
- Continuously provides feedback and updates to achieve improved results
- Document lessons learned and apply them to future projects
- Maintaining and developing collaborative relationships:
- Actively listen to different perspectives and experiences of stakeholders
- Actively participate in networks to access and contribute to good practice
- Establish and maintain clear communication and dialogue with disaster and conflict-affected people and other stakeholders
Operating safely and securely:
- Identify and communicate risks and threats and minimize these for oneself and the agency
- Take measures to do no harm and to minimize risks for partners and the communities
- Reduce vulnerability by complying with safety and security protocols set by the organization.
- Managing yourself in a pressured and changing environment:
- Help team members practice stress management through prioritization of workloads and modeling of appropriate self-care
- Remain effective and retain perspective in the face of difficult or demanding situations
- Demonstrate personal integrity by using one’s position responsibly and fairly
- Maintain ethical and professional behavior following relevant codes of conduct
- Plan, prioritize, and perform tasks well under pressure
- Take responsibility for your work and the impact of your actions
Leadership – Action; Thinking; Self; Inspiring; Developing Others:
- Demonstrate managerial courage by confronting difficult situations seeking resolution, and stating willingness to champion ideas
- Demonstrate approachability and trust by listening carefully to others valuing their contribution, and making others feel comfortable by being open and honest about their thoughts and feelings
- Demonstrate self-development and management by taking responsibility for own development, and actively seeking out feedback to better understand their strengths and weaknesses.
- Effectively influence others by understanding their interests and showing how they will be met by their own preferred solution
- Give constructive feedback to enhance capabilities and responsibilities to another for his/her development
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Civil Engineering, Geology, Environmental Biology, Public Health, Health Education, or a related field.
- Proven experience working in an office environment.
- Listening skills
- Excellent knowledge of the Nigerian Humanitarian and development context
- Excellent reporting skills
- Excellent communication, diplomatic, and writing skills
- Proficient in relevant computer applications
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills (at ease with figures and data)
Knowledge and Skills:
- The ability to multitask.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Effective communication skills in English and Hausa
Application Closing Date
25th October, 2026.
How to Apply
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