WASH Officer (Construction) at the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, emergency food security, and water, sanitation and hygiene sectors.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: WASH Officer (Construction)

Job Identification: 18901
Location: Yola, Adamawa
Duration of contract: 12 Months (Renewable).
Grade Level: Grade 7 in NRC's grading structure. 
Reporting line: Logistics Manager
Travel: 60%

Job Description

• These strategic locations have allowed NRC greater reach from the north and south parts of the North-East and North Central region and allowed NRC to contribute to bridging the gap between humanitarian aid and development cooperation, including by focusing on equitable access to basic services and strengthening the rights of displaced people and returnees. In addition to the Country Office and the above-mentioned Area Offices, NRC has sub-office structures in Dikwa, Monguno, Biu, Mubi, Pulka, and Gwoza.
• We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee.
• If you are those people, the Norwegian Refugee Council in Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic, passionate and Experienced WASH Officer (Construction) to join our team in Northeast, Nigeria Yola.

Responsibilities
Generic responsibilities:

• Provide technical support for education activities, including construction, rehabilitation, and behavioural change programs like hygiene promotion and sanitation.
• Monitor and document project progress, ensuring alignment with proposals and donor requirements.
• Conduct quality checks of infrastructure (e.g., shelters, latrines, water systems) and WASH facilities.
• Build the capacity of school staff and community members through training and mentoring.
• Represent NRC in community coordination forums, providing technical feedback. 

Specific responsibilities:

• Supervise the construction/rehabilitation of classrooms/TLS and WASH infrastructure (e.g., water points, Overhead water tank, sanitation facilities), ensuring adherence to designs and standards.
• Adapt technical tools (checklists, BoQs, data collection forms) for field use.
• Conduct regular field visits to inspect materials, workmanship, and safety compliance.
• Contribute to the technical specifications of construction materials based on locally acceptable and available materials and monitor material deliveries (Quantity & Quality).
• Lead hygiene promotion campaigns and behavioural change activities, adapting NRC methodologies to local contexts.
• Train community members and school staff on WASH practices and infrastructure maintenance.
• Submit weekly activity reports, including challenges and recommendations.
• In collaboration with the supervisor, actively participate in the preparation of ToRs for the selection of team members e.g. Local masons and carpenters as appropriate.
• Develop the necessary construction tools for the integrated CC’s according to the supervisor's instructions (drawing, specifications, technical specifications, service contract, supply, and use of construction materials, etc.).
• Participate in the implementation of the monitoring plan of activities delegated by the supervisor, 
• Ensures the archiving of all project documents – project photos, BoQ’s and technical drawings, including minutes of meetings.
• Maintain a system of reasonable control over the materials and tools used, while mentioning the quality of the material obtained, and ensure that all construction works are in line with national and local guidelines.
• Ensure that 10% retention on construction activities achieves their objectives within the set timeframe;
• Ensure that activities promote accountability to beneficiaries, gender and protection sensitivity, and effective inclusion in programming
• Provide regular reports at the required frequency and in the required manner, document the results, and keep detailed records.

Qualifications

• Hold a University Degree in EHA, Hydraulics, Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Public Works, Architecture, or its equivalent.
• Higher education certificates shall be considered as an added advantage. 
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working as a Project Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Solid knowledge of the principles of WASH in a conflicting environment
• Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Good knowledge of English of both verbal and written communication. 

Context/ Specific Skills, Knowledge, and Experience: 

• Proven knowledge in construction works, borehole construction/rehabilitation, irrigation infrastructure, water points, and latrine construction/rehabilitation. 
• Proven knowledge in soft WASH components, including community sensitization, construction works
• Project design skills.
• Good capacity for planning and monitoring of activities
• Have good knowledge/experience in conducting qualitative/quantitative assessments and in responding adequately to identified gaps
• Ability to work in a team and in a heterogeneous environment.
• Have a good knowledge of the local cultures and languages of the areas of intervention 
• Have a good command of computers (Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CAD software);

Application Closing Date
27th August, 2025.

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