WASH Project Assistant - Technical Supervisor at New Foundation for Displaced Persons (NFDP)

New Foundation for Displaced Persons (NFDP) is a non- governmental organization established under the Nigeria law dedicated to providing crucial support to individuals displaced by insurgency and crises to survival, recover and rebuild their lives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: WASH Project Assistant - Technical Supervisor

Location: Dikwa, Borno
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan together with project assistants and volunteers to carry out Hygiene Promotion activities within the community to reduce WASH-related risks
• Supervise the Work of project assistants in collecting and recording data on hygiene promotion activities and share them with the line manager
• Conduct Facilitates Training and refreshers for plumbers and WASH facilities maintenance committee on repairs and maintenance. And hygiene promoters on hygiene and sanitation best practices. 
• Participate in WASH coordination meetings and other related field meetings.
• Provide Technical support and on-the-job coaching for project assistants and hygiene promoters.
• Liaise with the MEAL team to conduct needs assessments, baseline surveys and other assessments
• Be the link between the community leaders and the organization, identifying key hygiene challenges to be addressed.
• Participate and support any assign task in NFDP. 
• Understands and interpret Bill of quantity and design of WASH facilities.
• Ensure mobilization and sensitization of Project participants and community stakeholders in carrying out communal activities.
• Ensure timely completion of project activities according to the weekly and monthly work plan.
• Support Hygiene and MHM Kits distribution and sensitize beneficiaries on the proper use of the hygiene items
• Write weekly/monthly reports and share them with the line manager
• Develop a Work plan and share it with the project assistants and hygiene promoters to work accordingly.
• Develop WASH proposals for implementation, develop bill of quantity and monitor all constructions and rehabilitation
• Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time by supervisor.
• Participate in coordination meetings at the field level.

Requirements
Experience and Technical Competencies:

• Candidates must possess a minimum of a University Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• They should have at least 4 (four) years of working experience in community-based projects, with a focus on WASH and Nutrition.
• Knowledge of local language is desired.
• Commitment to NFDP values.
• Training, facilitation and presentation skills.

Behavioural competencies:

• Handling insecure environment
• Planning and delivering results
• Empowering and building trust
• Communicating with impact and respect

Integrity:

• Honesty, encourages openness and transparency, demonstrates highest levels of integrity.

Desirable Criteria:

• Ability to multi-task, engage in long-term planning, meet deadlines, and handle last-minute demands; exercise patience, and adapt to changing circumstances.

Application Closing Date
16th November, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover letter in one PDF document to: info@newfdp.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.