Assistant Technical Officer - Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) at Family Health International (FHI 360)

Family Health International (FHI 360) is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Technical Officer - Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)

Job Requisition ID: 2023201138
Location: Banki, Borno
Employment Type: Full-time
Supervisor: Field Coordinator

Project Description

• Northeast Nigeria is currently facing a growing humanitarian crisis with a vast number of Internally Displaced Persons in need of emergency assistance.
• These IDPs are living among host communities, lacking access to livelihoods and resources, ultimately leading to unprecedented levels of malnutrition and food insecurity.
• FHI 360 has been working in Nigeria for over 30 years and is now expanding activities in Borno state to respond to the IDP crisis.      
• FHI 360 is expanding its expertise by responding to this humanitarian crisis through integrated WASH, Health, Nutrition and Protection interventions.

Basic Function

• The ATO WASH will provide technical and programmatic support in one of the three field sites.
• Under the supervision of the Field Coordinator, the ATO WASH will supervise contracts to provide upgrades to water systems, latrines, showers, and water points.
• Other responsibilities will include conducting water quality testing for all water points rehabilitated under the program and working with Community Volunteers and latrine users to develop cleaning and maintenance schedules for latrines.

Duties and responsibilities

• Ensuring appropriate design, construction, and implementation of WASH construction activities according to technical standards, as well as proper maintenance and use of WASH equipment.
• Develop and ensure the use of appropriate techniques and materials for hygiene promotion and training.
• Implementing the FHI 360 WASH project by planning, integrating, and managing the project cycle and creating timely internal and external reports.
• Representing FHI 360 externally in both the Humanitarian Community and with Government/LGAs officials as well as developing strong links with WASH and NGO actors. Actively participate in WASH meetings and other Government/UN forums at LGA level.
• Assist in the coordination and supervision of all the WASH construction (water points and latrines) activities in the IDP camps and community in the LGAs.
• Ensure that construction works is integrated with hygiene promotion and community participation component, to ensure sustainability of the infrastructure built.
• Liaise with Water Technician at the LGA level to conduct monthly/Quarterly water quality surveillance/testing programme.
• In collaboration with Environmental Health Officer, monitor WASH NFIs supply chain and stock levels in collaboration with warehouse/stores and logistics.
• Work along with team to ensure reliant water supply for all purposes throughout the IDP camps in the LGA.
• Ensure appropriate and safe collection, transport, treatment, and disposal of all liquid and solid wastes in the IDP camps.
• Compile weekly, monthly, quarterly plans and reports on general Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion project works in the project implementation area for strategic interventions.
• This is not an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities of this post, and the post-holder may, from time to time, be required to undertake any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as requested.

Qualifications and Requirements

• HND / B.Sc in Civil Engineering/Architecture with 1 to 3 years’ relevant experience in WASH with a sound understanding of hygiene in humanitarian relief settings.
• Possession of an or post graduate degree in a WASH / Engineering is required. Familiarity with Humanitarian NGOs.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Knowledge of WASH and humanitarian programming in emergency situations.  
• WASH technical expertise especially regarding engineering latrines, showers and water points.   
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants, and recipients of assistance.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in office and designing software skills (AutoCAD, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word)
• High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English & Hausa communication.

Benefits
FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work / life balance.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to provide a safe environment for all employees, beneficiaries and anyone contracted by FHI 360. This Includes taking measures to protecting vulnerable people from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) by either FHI 360 employees or associated personnel.
• FHI 360 abides by child safeguarding principles. FHI 360’s Safeguarding Policies apply and flow out to all FHI 360 staff, board members, volunteers, and partner staff (subcontractors, consultants, vendors, and sub-recipients), regardless of the funding mechanism or amount of contract, agreement, or purchase order.
• This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
• FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
• Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment.
• FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct.
• All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks.
• FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant’s tenure with previous employers.
• By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.
• FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.