Water Quality Laboratory Technician Officer at GOALPrime Organization Nigeria (GPON) - 2 Openings

GOALPrime Organization Nigeria (GPON) is a policy-driven humanitarian, non-governmental organization that implements her program through a revitalized partnership. It is a non-profit organization with a mandate of making the lives of vulnerable people better, those affected by disaster or crisis. GPON is presently operating in the Northeastern regional part of Nigeria where we have reached over 100,000 lives with relief materials, child protection services. GBV mitigation services, livelihood skill-building, health services, and Education support services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Water Quality Laboratory Technician Officer

Location: Monguno and Konduga LGAs, Borno
Reporting to: WASH Coordinator, GOALPrime Organization
Duration: 10 Months
Contract Nature: Temporal Appointment 

Job Summary

• The Water Quality Laboratory Technician Officer will be responsible for the implementation, monitoring, and reporting of Water Quality on these projects in the project-targeted locations Monguno and Konduga LGAs.
• This includes ensuring the provision of safe drinking water, sanitation facilities, and hygiene promotion activities to improve the health and well-being of the targeted population. 

Key Responsibilities

• Collects samples from the field Boreholes for Quality Analyses in the program locations (BAY States) 
• Performs daily tests for Chemical, Bacteriological and Physical 
• Chemical analyses includes: conductivity, chlorides, fluorides, nitrates, Alkalinity, Arsenic, Ammonium, sulfides, phosphates, silica, lead, copper etc. 
• Bacteriological Includes: Thermo-tolerant Coliforms and Total Coliforms  
• Physical/Organoleptic includes Color, Odor, Taste, Turbidity etc.   
• Responds to beneficiaries complaints by collecting their water in which complains was made about, analyze the water and come up with solution to the complaints maintains, maintain records of complaints. 
• Supporting Water Point Chlorinators and Boreholes Operators with right information for recommended Chlorination and Parameter adjustment 
• Provide support to the WASH Officer and Borehole Technicians 
• Ensure laboratory equipment are in good operating condition 
• Compile and interprets test results and records findings on a daily basis. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned 
• Train field staff on water management   

Qualifications and Experience

• A Degree in Chemistry, Science Laboratory Technology, and Medical Lab. Tech. WASH or a related field. 
• At least 3 years of experience in implementing Water Quality projects, preferably in humanitarian or development contexts. 
• Strong technical knowledge of WASH standards, guidelines, and best practices. 
• Experience in community mobilization and participatory approaches. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to work effectively in a challenging and dynamic environment. 
• Proficiency in Hausa and/or Kanuri languages is an advantage. 

Key Competencies: 

• Strong organizational and project management skills. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities. 
• Sensitivity to cultural and gender issues. 
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing project needs and priorities. 

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development and capacity building. 
• A supportive and dynamic work environment. 
• Contributing to the financial integrity and sustainability of the organization. 

Application Closing Date
8th July, 2024.