Action Against Hunger works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: WASH Assistant
Location: Monguno, Borno
Job Type: Full Time
Slot: 2 Openings
Job Summary
- This position is based in Monguno, Borno State and reports directly to the WASH Officer. The WASH Assistant is required to work closely with the WASH Officer to ensure successful implementation of WASH project activities in line with the project objectives.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Provide assistance to the WASH Technical Officer to assess water and sanitation needs in the communities.
- Participate in technical assessments, data collection, and technical surveys.
- Participate in community selection and mobilization towards the construction and/or rehabilitation of water and sanitation activities.
- Assist in the supervision of seconded staff throughout construction and or rehabilitation activities.
- Communicate & report WASH field activities accordingly to all relevant parties.
- Conduct regular field visit and ensure quality assurance of construction and electrification of facilities being delivered and adherence to design specifications.
- Maintain regular contact with local stakeholders.
- Work closely with the team members and relevant stakeholders throughout the planning, design and implementation stages of the WASH project.
Position Requirements
- Minimum of National Diploma in Engineering, Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building and other related fields with minimum of 1 year field experience.
- Previous experience in supervising drilling, electrical and construction activities.
- Professional, good organizational capacity and motivated.
- Capacity to be adaptable and flexible.
- Microsoft Office and designing software Skills (Excel, Power Point, Word).
- Willing and able to be based and travel regularly within remote areas, where services are limited.
- Fluency in Hausa and English.
- Commitment to Action Against Hunger mission, values and policy.
Application Closing Date
4th September, 2018.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Note
- Advert may close before due date once we receive applications from qualified candidates
- Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.