Hygiene Promotion Assistant at Finpact Development Foundation (FINDEF)

Finpact Development Foundation (FINDEF) is an indigenous non-governmental organization. Our focus is on delivering lasting value through the work we do, making us trusted advisors to all our partners. We are actively involved in the food security, livelihood and education projects, as well as government-led NGO coordination committee platform. Our local presence, capacity, experience, relationships, understanding of local culture and context are all major factors that enable us deliver humanitarian response. We are guided by humanitarian principles and our working philosophy with partners includes commitment to transparency, accountability, shared goals, honesty and trust. We keep a fast paced environment where self-motivated and independent Individuals who are looking to constantly develop themselves thrive well. We pride ourselves in working at hard to reach communities while maintaining keen focus on culture and management structures that support excellent interaction with partners and stakeholders.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Hygiene Promotion Assistant

Location: Zamfara
Reports to: Hygiene Promotion Officer

About the Project

• This project aims to enhance the resilience of the most vulnerable communities in Northeast and Northwest Nigeria by delivering integrated, multi-sectoral lifesaving services.
• Special attention is given to the needs of women, children, and persons with disabilities.This role will support the implementation of the initiative: "Integrated Multi-Sectoral Lifesaving Assistance to Conflict- and Shock-Affected Populations in Northeast and Northwest Nigeria."

Job Summary

• The position holder will support in designing, implementing, and monitoring hygiene promotion activities.
• This role involves working closely with communities to raise awareness about good hygiene practices, reduce the incidence of diseases, and ensure the sustainability of WASH interventions.
• The Hygiene Promotion Assistant will collaborate with local authorities, community leaders, and other stakeholders to drive behavior change and improve project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• ​​​Assist in preparing training modules for the promotion of hygiene practices at the household and community levels.
• Assist in conducting home visits and visits to the community (schools, health facilities, etc.) to identify gaps in terms of hygiene, sanitation, and use of water.
• Organize emergency hygiene promotion awareness-raising sessions.
• Mobilize communities and health facilities to adopt safe hygiene practices as promoted by the project (latrine construction, hand washing facilities, environmental cleanliness).
• Assist in conducting training sessions for the community workers and/or targeted populations.
• Conduct focus group discussions for Women and Girls to identify locations for the construction of WASH facilities.
• Assist in the process of beneficiary selection to receive NFI assistance.
• Assist in beneficiary registration.
• Assist in distributing shelter, hygiene, and NFI kits to registered beneficiaries.

Qualifications

• Minimum of National Diploma in Public Health or Health related field
• Motivated, open, creative, mature, responsible, flexible and, culturally sensitive
• Willing and able to be based and travel regularly within remote areas, where services are limited
• Fluency in Hausa and English
• Commitment to FINDEF’s mission, values and policy
• Good knowledge of the intervention area/s and local community.

Application Closing Date
22nd August, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications to: jobs@findef.org using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Disclaimer

• This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, efforts, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
• Our organization procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. We are an equal opportunity employer.
• We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and operational independence.
• We affirmatively engage the most vulnerable communities.

Note

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and only qualified candidates will be contacted.
• FINDEF is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disabilities.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• FINDEF does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process.
• FINDEF's recruitment process is transparent, and merit based. Lobbying of any form is not allowed and can lead to disqualification.
• FINDEF has zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of beneficiaries. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility, and all staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct, that enshrines principles of PSEA, at all times (both during work hours and outside work hours).
• Familiarization with, and adherence to FINDEF’s Code of Conduct is an essential requirement for all staff, in addition to related mandatory training.
• Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.