WASH Consultant (Civil / Infrastructure Engineer) at WaterAid Nigeria

WaterAid is an international non-for-profit organization dedicated to helping people break free from poverty and disease, unlock their potential and change their lives for good through improved access to clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid started its operation in Nigeria in 1995. Since then it has successfully executed several intervention programmes as outlined by its objectives and has made impact in the lives of the very poor. WaterAid with the country office in Abuja currently works in Bauchi, Enugu and Plateau States with funding from various donors and partners.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: WASH Consultant (Civil / Infrastructure Engineer)

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Contract
Contract type: Consultancy

About the Role

• As a leader in the WASH sector in Nigeria, we are consistently tasked with designing and implementing programs that demonstrate learning and innovation to maximize our effectiveness and impact.
• We are therefore seeking the services of a WASH Consultant to support and lead the delivery of our donor-funded WASH projects.

In this role, you will be expected to:

• Play a key role in delivering key components of WaterAid’s project objectives, including the construction of facilities, operation, and maintenance.
• They will also support evidence-based advocacy by WaterAid at the state and LGA levels to improve access to WASH in Nigeria.
• Furthermore, they will be responsible for ensuring that field-level programming aligns with the sector strengthening agenda and that evidence generated from WaterAid Nigeria’s (WANG) fieldwork and technical innovations is used to influence policies and programs at local, state, and national levels.

Requirements
To be successful, you’ll need:

• A university Degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on water-related disciplines such as Water Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or Environmental Engineering is required.
• A master’s degree in Water Resource Management, Civil Engineering, or Environmental Management will be considered an added advantage.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience of which at least 5 must be in WASH Programme/project management.
• Strong technical knowledge of borehole drilling, water supply systems, and sanitation infrastructure.
• Proven experience working on infrastructure projects within the development sector.
• Excellent project management skills, including budgeting, planning, and reporting.
• Strong in project design, implementation strategies, monitoring evaluation.

Salary
Competitive with excellent benefits.

Application Closing Date
29th September, 2025 (12:00 PM UK time).

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Go To WASH Consultant (Civil / Infrastructure Engineer) at WaterAid Nigeria and Apply

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Note: Interviews may be scheduled on a rolling basis, and the role may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.