Wash Associate - Hardware at Jireh Doo Foundation

Jireh Doo Foundation (JDF) is a registered Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), founded in Makurdi, Benue State in 2003 by Josephine Habba and became operational that same year. The journey started with reaching out to the underserved in the Makurdi, Benue State which included single mothers, their children, People Living with HIV/AIDS, Orphans, and Vulnerable Children, young people who had no direction, Displaced Persons due to natural and man-made causes, as well as advocating for policies that favored these target groups. The work JDF was doing was so impactful that other both National and International Nongovernmental organizations wanted to one level of partnership or the other.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Wash Associate - Hardware

Location: Konduga (Musakalari and Kaleri Communitie), Borno
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Summary

• The WASH Associate (Hardware) is responsible for the design, implementation, and monitoring of JDF water supply and sanitation infrastructure.
• The Associate ensures technical quality, community participation, and adherence to WASH and safety standards during construction and rehabilitation works.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning and Design:

• Conduct technical assessments, site selection, and feasibility studies in JDF project sites and other locations of interest.
• Develop engineering drawings, Bill of Quantities (BoQs), and specifications.
• Ensure environmental and social safeguards are integrated in design.

Infrastructure Implementation:

• Supervise construction of boreholes, emergency/Household latrines in JDF project locations
• Ensure quality control, safety, and timely completion in compliance with Global and regional WASH Sectoral standards. Ensure cost recovery and durability for WASH facilities
• Coordinate contractors, artisans, and community labour groups. Ensure that community needs are addressed, community is satisfied, accepts and uses facilities.

Monitoring and Quality Control:

• Conduct field supervision, inspection, and verification of materials.
• Prepare progress and completion reports with photos and GPS data.
• Monitor performance and sustainability of completed facilities.

Coordination and Capacity Building:

• Engage local authorities and WASH committees for sustainability.
• Provide technical support and on-site mentoring to community WASH structures.
• Initiate procurement requests, prepare and submit activity, monthly and project progress reports as per JDF requirements.
• Participate in external meetings/engagements
• Support proposal development.
• Carry out any other activity that supports the actualization of the organizations vision and mission.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Civil, Water Resources, Environmental Engineering or related courses.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in WASH infrastructure implementation.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, GIS, or hydrological analysis software.
• Experience working with NGOs or humanitarian agencies is preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Strong engineering and analytical skills.
• Effective site management and supervision capabilities.
• Excellent documentation and reporting ability.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and accountability in field work.

Work Conditions:

• Frequent field travel to project sites.
• Requires coordination with contractors and local stakeholders.

Knowledge skills and Abilities:

• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Advanced computer skills, including the ability to type quickly and to use Microsoft Office products,
• email, and the internet.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality for sensitive issues or projects and use judgement to execute duties
• and responsibilities.
• Sensitive to cultural differences and an understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV
• infections subcontractors, and recipients of assistance.
• Fluency in English and Hausa (written & spoken).
• Knowledge of health programs

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.