WASH & Shelter Assistant (Volunteer) at Gidauniya Aid Empowerment Foundation Initiative (GAEFI) - 6 Openings

Gidauniya Aid Empowerment Foundation Initiative (GAEFI) is a registered, non-profit, non-political, and non-religious humanitarian and development organization dedicated to transforming lives, fostering peace, and building resilience among vulnerable communities in Nigeria, with a special focus on Northeast and Northwest Nigeria. Our work is anchored on the belief that every individual regardless of background, gender, or circumstance deserves equal access to education, healthcare, economic opportunities, and a safe, peaceful environment to thrive. The organization began its work in Borno and Yobe State delivering interventions across key sectors including health, nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), protection, education, and food security and livelihoods. From inception, GAEFI has prioritized transparency, community ownership, and program quality.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: WASH & Shelter Assistant (Volunteer)

Locations: Adamawa, Borno, Katsina, Sokoto, Yobe, and Zamfara

Position Summary

• The WASH& Shelter Assistant (Volunteer) will support the planning and implementation of water, sanitation, and hygiene promotion, shelter construction activities at the community level.
• The volunteer will assist in hygiene awareness sessions, sanitation campaigns, and field monitoring to ensure improved WASH and Shelter practices and healthier living environments.
• This role is suitable for individuals who are passionate about public health, community service, and environmental cleanliness.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of WASH/Shelter activities under the guidance of the WASH/Shelter Officer.
• Participate in community mobilization and sensitization on hygiene practices such as handwashing, safe water storage, and environmental sanitation.
• Assist in organizing WASH awareness campaigns in schools and community centers.
• Help distribute hygiene kits and demonstrate their proper use.
• Monitor ongoing constructions and rehabilitations, community sanitation facilities and report maintenance needs.
• Support the collection of WASH-related data, including participation, feedback, and activity outcomes.
• Promote menstrual hygiene awareness and safe hygiene management practices among adolescent girls and women.
• Participate in cleaning exercises and advocacy campaigns promoting waste management and environmental protection.
• Ensure inclusion of vulnerable groups (children, women, and persons with disabilities) in WASH activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Areas of Accountability:
The WASH & Shelter Assistant (Volunteer) will be accountable for:

• Activity Delivery: Supporting timely and effective implementation of WASH awareness and sanitation activities.
• Community Engagement: Promoting active participation and ownership of hygiene initiatives.
• Data Management: Ensuring accurate collection and reporting of WASH/Shelter data.
• Compliance: Upholding GIDAUNIYA’s safeguarding, confidentiality, and code of conduct standards.
• Teamwork: Collaborating effectively with fellow volunteers, community leaders, and local health workers.

Qualifications and Skills

• University degree, HND and ND in Public Health, Environmental Health, construction management, civil engineering or related field is an added advantage.
• Interest in hygiene promotion, community health, or environmental protection.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to mobilize community members and facilitate small group sessions.
• Willingness to work in the field and rural communities.
• Fluency in English and local languages is desirable.

Application Closing Date
31st October, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a one-page motivation letter stating why they wish to volunteer with Gidauniya Aid Empowerment Foundation Initiative (GAEFI) to: hr@gaefi.org.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.