Solidarites International is a French humanitarian organization which provides aid and assistance to victims of war or natural disaster. For over 40 years the association has focused on meeting three vital needs - water, food and shelter. SI is present in North-East Nigeria since 2016 and is currently operating in 4 bases across Borno State (Maiduguri, Monguno, Ngala, and Dikwa) with outreach capacities across all BAY States through its emergency component. Currently, SI carries out emergency / post - emergency programs in WASH/FSL sector in North-West Nigeria where limited actors are currently present.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Sanitation Officer (Re-advertised)
Location: Gwoza, Borno
Contract Start Date: August 2023 – with possible extension.
Duration: 3 Months
Goal / Purpose
Under the supervision of the Team Lead and/or Project Manager, the Sensitization Officer is in charge of sensitization activities.
List of Principal Activities
Sensitization:
Under the responsibility of the team lead, participate in the logistical and administrative organization, planning and preparation of field operations.
Identifylocal resources capable of helping in the preparation and accomplishment of the activities of Solidarités International
Remain in touch with the population and local authorities to understand needs, complaints, and major events that may have an impact on the activities of Solidarités International.
Analyze the humanitarian situation taking into account the production problems / Do No Harm policy for the population
Apply safety & security procedures in field operations
Present the population and local authorities with the nature of field operations
Conduct sensitization activities with beneficiaries:
Using Solidarités resources
Sending messages determined by the Solidarités International official in charge of operations
Adapting methods to the different populations
Taking into account the production problems / Do No Harm policy for the population
Helping identify and train key persons regarding the sensitization themes
Participate in the creation and monitoring of committees, and the training of its members
Monitor and distribute sensitization activity reports
Reporting / Communication:
Keep files and monitoring archived at the Solidarités offices accessible to the team lead
Under the supervision of the team lead, redact activity reports
Collect and transmit to the team lead or program in-charge statistics related to the sensitization and training activities
Participate in seminars and training workshops useful to the accomplishment of sensitization activities and the attainment of project objectives
Report to team lead on the evolution of activities and specific tasks assigned, problems encountered, quality of relations with beneficiaries and the involvement of communities
Remain in touch with the population and local authorities to understand needs, complaints, and major events that may have an impact on the activities of Solidarités International, and in terms of operations perceptions
Raise any information or difficulties related to Solidarités International activities or security issues
Collaborate with the administration and local authorities
Participate in cluster and reconstitution meetings on request.
Organizational Chart Position (Reporting and Functional Relationships)
Line Manager: Project Manager / Team Leader
Line Report(s) On Base: -
Functional Manager: -
Functional Report(s): -
Profile
Personal Abilities:
Professional experience: 1 year of experience in similar position (NGO/Private or Public sector)
Languages: English, and Local Languages
Personal qualities: reliable, honest, very good organization, resistance to stress, good interpersonal skills (communication) and team player.
Technical Competences:
Training: Minimum of ND in Civil Engineering, Water / Sanitation Engineering, Geology / Hydrology.
Project related skills: good knowledge of the project cycle, project implementation, project follow-up.
Computer skills: good knowledge in CAD software (Auto CAD, Archi CAD, etc.), good knowledge in Excel, Power point and Word application.
What We Offer
Salary + Transport, Leave & housing allowance + social benefits (medical coverage, 24 days of Annual leaves per year, compassionate leaves, public holidays as announced by government, festive bonus, Life insurance - covering death and permanent disability), etc.
Select Sanitation Officer, fill the form, and attach your CV and motivation letter.
The CV attached must be named with your first name and surname.
As position is required as soon as possible, Solidarités International reserves the right to select a candidate and finalize the recruitment before the application closing date.