WASH Officer at Center for Advocacy Transparency and Accountability Initiative (CATAI) - 2 Openings

Center for Advocacy, Transparency, and Accountability Initiative (CATAI), founded in 2018, is a registered NGO with a head office in Maiduguri, Borno State, with offices across Yobe and Adamawa states. We have been visible in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states implementing projects in education, protection (child/GBV), WaSH, nutrition, empowerment/livelihood, governance, and peacebuilding.

Our approach is aligned with our mission to enhance service delivery and empower citizens through our humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding nexus (HDP). CATAI is dedicated to enhancing service delivery through citizen empowerment. Its mission is to promote a just society across all regions in Nigeria through advocacy, research, impact, and innovation, focusing on institutional reforms, capacity building, and citizen empowerment. By creating platforms for dialogue, enabling informed debates, and building citizen capacity, CATAI strengthens local communities, allowing individuals to act as catalysts for addressing societal issues. The organization is committed to advocating for and promoting quality education, particularly for girls in marginalized communities, and utilizing technological means to enhance children’s productivity through knowledge acquisition.

CATAI provides marginalized and vulnerable communities with resources to amplify their voices independently and with integrity. It also promotes social, economic, and environmental progress to enhance democratic governance, citizen participation, and civic engagement.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: WASH Officer

Locations: Kaga & Konduga - Borno
Employment Type: Part-time
Department: Program - WASH
Reports to: Project Manager / Project Area Coordinator
Duty Station: Kaga and Konduga LGAs, Borno State
Contract Type: Fixed Term (6 Months)
Supervises: WASH Assistants, Hygiene Promoters, and Community Volunteers
Grade Level: Based on the CATAI salary scale and experience.

Position Summary

• The WASH Officer will be responsible for the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of all Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) activities under CATAI’s integrated Nutrition and WASH project in Kaga and Konduga LGAs.
• The role focuses on improving access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene services, strengthening community engagement, and ensuring sustainability through capacity building and protection-sensitive programming.

Key Responsibilities
Program Implementation and Coordination

• Lead the implementation of WASH activities in line with project objectives, work plans, and donor requirements.
• Oversee rehabilitation, construction, and solarization of water points, ensuring compliance with national and international WASH standards.
• Conduct regular field assessments to identify needs, plan interventions, and ensure quality implementation of WASH infrastructure and hygiene promotion activities.
• Support the integration of WASH with Nutrition, protection, and health interventions to ensure multi-sectoral impact.
• Supervise WASH Assistants and Hygiene Promoters to ensure timely delivery of field activities.

Community Mobilization and Capacity Building

• Mobilize and engage community members in WASH activities, including the establishment and training of WASH committees.
• Facilitate hygiene promotion and behavior change communication sessions focusing on disease prevention, menstrual hygiene management (MHM), and safe water practices.
• Build the technical capacity of community volunteers and local artisans to ensure the sustainability of rehabilitated WASH facilities.
• Promote inclusive participation of women, youth, and persons with disabilities in community WASH decision-making structures.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Ensure accurate data collection, documentation, and reporting of WASH activities using approved monitoring tools.
• Conduct routine water quality testing, functionality checks, and maintenance follow-ups of water facilities.
• Support MEAL teams in conducting post-intervention monitoring, beneficiary feedback collection, and lesson learning.
• Prepare and submit timely weekly and monthly progress reports to the project manager.

Coordination and Representation

• Coordinate closely with the Nutrition Officer, Protection Officer, and other sectoral staff for integrated project delivery.
• Represent CATAI at LGA-level WASH coordination meetings, cluster forums, and stakeholder engagements.
• Maintain strong collaboration with local authorities, community leaders, and line ministries (e.g., RUWASSA, WASH Units).
• Ensure adherence to humanitarian principles and CATAI’s accountability and safeguarding standards.

Logistics, Procurement, and Compliance

• Prepare technical specifications, Bills of Quantities (BoQs), and material requests in collaboration with the Logistics and Procurement units.
• Monitor contractors and suppliers to ensure quality and timely delivery of goods and services.
• Ensure that all WASH interventions comply with donor, government, and CATAI policies and environmental protection standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental health, water resources management, public health, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years experience in implementing WASH programs in humanitarian or development contexts.
• Experience in borehole rehabilitation, solar-powered water systems, hygiene promotion, and community engagement.
• Familiarity with WASH standards (SPHERE, WHO, UNICEF) and Nigerian WASH sector policies.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong technical knowledge of WASH infrastructure design and supervision.
• Proficient in data collection, analysis, and reporting (MS Excel, Kobo, or ODK).
• Excellent communication, coordination, and community mobilization skills.
• Strong understanding of gender, protection, and disability inclusion in WASH programming.
• Ability to work independently in remote and insecure locations.

Languages:

• Fluency in English and Hausa is required; Kanuri is an added advantage.

Core Values:

• Commitment to CATAI’s mission and humanitarian principles.
• Integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
• Respect for diversity and inclusion.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration spirit.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Annual leave and wellness days.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.

Application Closing Date
24th October, 2025.

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

Note

• Center for Advocacy Transparency and Accountability Initiative (CATAI) operates in an equal opportunity environment and has policies that actively encourage gender equality, diversity, and social inclusion; child safeguarding; adolescent and youth initiatives; PSEA, GBV, and VAC; and fraud.
• CATAI has a zero-tolerance policy for sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. All selected candidates must undergo reference checks and background verification and will be required to sign and comply with CATAI’s Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies.
• CATAI does not charge any fee to facilitate its recruitment processes.
• The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may evolve depending on project needs and contextual changes.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.