Hygiene Promotion Assistant (National Position) at Malteser International

Malteser International has been working in Nigeria since 2017. In Northeast Nigeria and more specifically in Borno State, MI is currently active in the WASH sector for improving the lives of both the IDP population as well as the host communities. The WASH activities focus on improved access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene. They include NFI distribution, solarization of boreholes, rehabilitation of hand pumps, construction of latrines and hygiene promotion. Malteser International thereby applies a participatory, gender sensitive and inclusive approach.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Hygiene Promotion Assistant

Location: Katsina
Start Date: July 2025
Duration of contract: Until December 2025 with the possibility of renewal.

Description

• The Hygiene Promotion Assistant will support the WASH Officer in the areas of implementation regarding hygiene promotion as detailded in the main responsibilities below.
• In fulfilling these duties, the Hygiene Promotion Assistant must ensure full compliance with Malteser International’s and the donor’s administrative, human resources, finance, safety and security, and logistics procedures at the workplace.

Your Responsibilities

• Conduct hygiene needs assessments, support implementation planning, and coordinate with supervisors/stakeholders at various levels
• Train volunteers/incentive workers on hygiene promotion methods, communication skills, CHAST/PHAST, and ensure ongoing mentorship and supervision
• Execute hygiene promotion campaigns and ensure culturally appropriate IEC materials are used effectively in line with international standards
• Monitor progress, supervise volunteers, prepare field reports, and document lessons learned and success stories to improve future programming
• Plan and distribute hygiene-related kits (hygiene kits, dignity kits, cholera kits), and ensure their proper usage, especially focusing on sanitation facilities like latrines
• Conduct sensitization campaigns (e.g., cholera, WASH events), and ensure inclusion of vulnerable groups and gender mainstreaming
• Design activity tracking databases, collect relevant data, and support MEAL in monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning processes.

Your Profile

• Minimum academic qualification of Diploma in Public Health, Community Health, Environmental Health or related relevant courses, with a minimum of 2 years prior experience in hygiene promotion practices, preferably in the humanitarian context
• Demonstrated management skills (e.g. field team, project, security and safety) 
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the capacity to see the big picture and make sound judgments and decisions
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented, and results-oriented, with a genuine interest in learning
• Flexibility and strong communication skills with proven ability to work effectively with local governments, align with MI values and standards
• Knowledge of local context, including dialects of the titled location, is a major criteria
• Being a qualified indigene of Katsina State is an asset.

What We Offer

• Salary expectation: Salary according to qualification and experience
• Other benefits: Group Life Insurance Premium, Health Insurance Package (Single/Family plan), 13th Month pay
• Annual leave, Compensation Leave, Academic Leave, Wedding Leave and Compassionate Leave - applicable.

Application Closing Date
30th June, 2025.

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