WASH Assistant at Ghali Humanitarian Aid Initiative (GHAI)

Ghali Humanitarian Aid Initiative (GHAI) is a humanitarian and development-focused organization committed to supporting vulnerable individuals and communities through relief, empowerment, and sustainable programs. We work with partners, local stakeholders, and community leaders to deliver transparent, effective aid and measurable impact.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: WASH Assistant

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• A WASH Assistant (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) supports the implementation and monitoring of life-saving water and sanitation services, primarily in humanitarian or development settings.
• While a WASH Officer manages strategy, the Assistant focuses on field execution, community mobilization, and technical oversight. 

Key Responsibilities
The role typically blends "hardware" (infrastructure) and "software" (behavior change) tasks: 

• Hygiene Promotion: Conducting house-to-house visits, school sessions, and mass campaigns on handwashing, safe water storage, and disease prevention.
• Infrastructure Oversight: Monitoring the construction or rehabilitation of boreholes, latrines, and water points to ensure they meet SPHERE standards.
• Community Mobilization: Establishing and training community Water Management Committees (WMCs) or hygiene volunteer networks to ensure long-term sustainability.
• Technical Support & Testing: Performing water quality tests (e.g., using Del Aqua kits) and assisting in technical surveys or Bills of Quantities (BoQ) preparation.
• Distribution: Coordinating the fair distribution of Non-Food Items (NFIs) like hygiene kits, soap, and Jerry cans. 

Core Requirements

• Education: A Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Public Health, or Social Sciences.
• Experience: Most organizations, such as Save the Children or FHI 360, require 1–3 years of experience in humanitarian WASH projects.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data tracking is essential; knowledge of AutoCAD or GIS is a significant advantage for technical roles.
• Methodologies: Familiarity with participatory approaches like CLTS (Community-Led Total Sanitation) and PHAST (Participatory Hygiene and Sanitation Transformation) is often mandatory.

Application Closing Date
6th March, 2026.