Community Water Chlorinators at Jireh Doo Foundation (JDF)

Jireh Doo Foundation (JDF) is a non-governmental organization founded in 2003 and became operational in the same year. JDF’s uniqueness lies in her interventions including advocacy and services to single women and their children, orphans and vulnerable children with special considerations for those orphaned by HIV. JDF is in Makurdi, Benue State.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Community Water Chlorinator

Location: Mafa, Borno
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: WASH Engineer/Community based hygiene promotion Officerrs

Overview

• Jireh Doo Foundations humanitarian intervention in the North East of Nigeria spans largely across two state, Borno and Gombe states and has been working actively in the sectors of water sanitation and hygiene (WASH), food security and livelihood protection and Gender Based Violence (GBV).
• Jireh Doo Foundation is seeking candidates with a minimum of one year of experience working on child protection for the implementation of an NJR funded project, Nigerian Joint response in Mafa LGA

Duties and Responsibilities - General Purpose of Position:

• Under the direct supervision of the WASH Engineer and Community based hygiene Promoter, the water quality monitors/chlorinators will be responsible for the chlorination of water facilities and monitoring of Free Residual Chlorine at the household level in Simari, Zannari and Gyelmari communities in Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State on the NJR 2021 project.
• He/she will be responsible for implementing chlorination in accordance with JDF WASH standard operating Procedures.

Duties and responsibilities

• Implement and monitor water quality activities in targeted communities in Mafa LGA with focus on chlorination and Free residual Chlorine monitoring.
• Collect water quality data using Kobo tools
• Maintain and submit proper records of all test carried out to ensure quality compliance to chlorination activities.
• Undertake all other duties that may be determined by the JDF WASH team Lead.
• The duties and responsibilities are not exhaustive and can evolve depending on project needs.

Qualification and experience
Essential:
Qualification:

• A minimum of O level certificates.
• Ability to read and write in English for data collection reporting.

Experience and skills:

• Ability to use android mobile devices/Kobo too
• Indigenous Background and familiarity with community. Prior volunteer experience in water, sanitation and hygiene with any agency in the past will be added advantage.
• Commitment.
• Cultural and environmental sensitivity (Diversity inclusion).
• Ability to work with others.
• Integrity
• Availability and willingness to learn.

Preferable:

• Female and Male candidates are encouraged to apply
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Experience and skills:

• Ability to use android mobile devices/Kobo too
• Indigenous Background and familiarity with community. Prior volunteer experience in water, sanitation and hygiene with any agency in the past will be added advantage.
• Commitment.
• Cultural and environmental sensitivity (Diversity inclusion).
• Ability to work with others.
• Integrity.
• Availability and willingness to learn.

Application Closing Date
12th June, 2021.

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

Note

• Applications should be in English and include the following:
  • A motivation letter in which you explain why you are interested in the position and how you meet the qualities and qualifications criteria
  • Concise and accurate CV. The CV should include information about your qualification, relevant training courses, Work experience, name and contact details of 3 relevant references.
• We thank applicants for their interest in the position however; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Candidates applying for the above position must note that Reference checks will be done especially on PSEA, and Job qualification / suitability.