Sanitation Officer at Solidarites International (SI) - Re-advertised

Solidarites International is a French humanitarian organization which provides aid and assistance to victims of war or natural disaster. For over 40 years the association has focused on meeting three vital needs - water, food and shelter. SI is present in North-East Nigeria since 2016 and is currently operating in 4 bases across Borno State (Maiduguri, Monguno, Ngala, and Dikwa) with outreach capacities across all BAY States through its emergency component. Currently, SI carries out emergency / post - emergency programs in WASH/FSL sector in North-West Nigeria where limited actors are currently present.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Sanitation Officer (Re-advertised)

Location: Gwoza, Borno
Contract Start Date: August 2023 – with possible extension.
Duration: 3 Months

Goal / Purpose

• Under the supervision of the Team Lead and/or Project Manager, the Sensitization Officer is in charge of sensitization activities.

List of Principal Activities
Sensitization:

• Under the responsibility of the team lead, participate in the logistical and administrative organization, planning and preparation of field operations.
  • Identifylocal resources capable of helping in the preparation and accomplishment of the activities of Solidarités International
  • Remain in touch with the population and local authorities to understand needs, complaints, and major events that may have an impact on the activities of Solidarités International.
  • Analyze the humanitarian situation taking into account the production problems / Do No Harm policy for the population
• Apply safety & security procedures in field operations
• Present the population and local authorities with the nature of field operations
• Conduct sensitization activities with beneficiaries:
  • Using Solidarités resources
  • Sending messages determined by the Solidarités International official in charge of operations
  • Adapting methods to the different populations
• Taking into account the production problems / Do No Harm policy for the population
• Helping identify and train key persons regarding the sensitization themes
• Participate in the creation and monitoring of committees, and the training of its members
• Monitor and distribute sensitization activity reports

Reporting / Communication:

• Keep files and monitoring archived at the Solidarités offices accessible to the team lead
• Under the supervision of the team lead, redact activity reports
• Collect and transmit to the team lead or program in-charge statistics related to the sensitization and training activities
• Participate in seminars and training workshops useful to the accomplishment of sensitization activities and the attainment of project objectives
• Report to team lead on the evolution of activities and specific tasks assigned, problems encountered, quality of relations with beneficiaries and the involvement of communities
• Remain in touch with the population and local authorities to understand needs, complaints, and major events that may have an impact on the activities of Solidarités International, and in terms of operations perceptions
• Raise any information or difficulties related to Solidarités International activities or security issues
• Collaborate with the administration and local authorities
• Participate in cluster and reconstitution meetings on request.

Organizational Chart Position (Reporting and Functional Relationships)

• Line Manager: Project Manager / Team Leader
• Line Report(s) On Base: -
• Functional Manager: -
• Functional Report(s):  -

Profile
Personal Abilities:

• Professional experience: 1 year of experience in similar position (NGO/Private or Public sector)
• Languages: English, and Local Languages
• Personal qualities: reliable, honest, very good organization, resistance to stress, good interpersonal skills (communication) and team player.

Technical Competences:

• Training: Minimum of ND in Civil Engineering, Water / Sanitation Engineering, Geology / Hydrology.
• Project related skills: good knowledge of the project cycle, project implementation, project follow-up.
• Computer skills: good knowledge in CAD software (Auto CAD, Archi CAD, etc.),  good knowledge in Excel, Power point and Word application.

What We Offer

• Salary + Transport, Leave & housing allowance + social benefits (medical coverage, 24 days of Annual leaves per year, compassionate leaves, public holidays as announced by government, festive bonus, Life insurance - covering death and permanent disability), etc.

Application Closing Date
4th August, 2023.