Consultants - Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) at Save the Children Nigeria

Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters. Each year, we and our partners reach millions of children in communities around the world. Join our dedicated and diverse staff in their work to improve the well-being of children everywhere.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Consultant - Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)

Location: Borno, Nigeria

Purpose of Consultancy

• The WASH consultant will support the implementation of the ECHO II NCE.
• The purpose is to ensure close supervision of all WASH activities, maintain standards and to deliver quality works within the specified period.
• There shall be a weekly report as requested by the donor to monitor the implementation within the given period.

Objective 1: Critical monitoring of all WASH activities in the field and report appropriately

• Supervise the on-going construction(borehole and latrine construction) and ensure that contractors stick to standards and specification
• Participate in training of borehole management and maintenance volunteers

Objective 2: support other hardware component of the project:

• Participate in the distribution of NFIs
• Participate in the distribution of maintenance tools.
• Support the SCI WASH officer when needed.

Scope of Work

• This project will be carried out in seven health facilities in seven communities within MMC and Jere LGAs Maiduguri Borno state.
• There shall be weekly report which will be submitted to the WASH Advisor and forwarded to the donor as part of the project monitoring process to ensure timeliness and coordination.

Duration and Timeline

• The project shall be expected to complete within 90 days beginning June 1, 2016.

Competencies, Experience and Skill Requirements
Administrative & General Skills:

• First graduate with knowledge in Civil Engineering  or WASH-related fields
• Previous experience with other local and international NGOs
• Experience in Nutrition and in community based programmes
• Knowledge of construction site management
• Experience in steel structure design and supervision
• Community mobilisation and advocacy experience
• Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)
• Fluency in English and Hausa, spoken and written
• Ability to work in partnership with government and other NGO staff
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work within a team setting
• Independence, adaptability and flexibility with good workload management, multitasking and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills

Application Closing Date
14th June, 2016.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online