Hygiene Officer

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Public Health, Environmental Health, Community Development, Social Sciences, or related field.
  
• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in hygiene promotion or community mobilization in humanitarian or development settings.
  
• Experience working in Northeast Nigeria or emergency contexts is highly desirable.
  
• Prior experience with IDPs and host communities is an advantage.
  
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of Hausa and/or Kanuri is an added advantage.
  
• Willingness to work in remote, hard-to-reach areas under challenging conditions.
  

A. Hygiene Promotion & Community Engagement

• Plan and implement hygiene promotion activities targeting IDPs and host communities.
  
• Conduct community sensitization sessions on key hygiene practices including handwashing, safe water handling, sanitation, menstrual hygiene management (MHM), and waste disposal.
  
• Support the formation and strengthening of community hygiene and WASH committees.
  

B. Behavior Change Communication (BCC)

• Develop and use appropriate IEC/BCC materials adapted to local culture and language.
  
• Promote behavior change approaches rather than one-off awareness sessions.
  
• Support hygiene campaigns during disease outbreaks (e.g., cholera, AWD).
  

C. Distribution & Post-Distribution Monitoring

• Support hygiene kit distributions and ensure beneficiaries understand proper use.
  
• Conduct post-distribution monitoring (PDM) to assess utilization and impact of hygiene items.
  

D. Monitoring, Reporting & Accountability

• Collect and compile hygiene promotion activity data using approved tools.
  
• Prepare weekly and monthly activity reports.
  
• Support feedback and complaints response mechanisms to ensure accountability to affected populations.
  
• Document lessons learned, challenges, and best practices.
  

E. Coordination & Integration

• Work closely with WASH, Health, Nutrition, and Protection teams to ensure integrated programming.
  
• Coordinate with community leaders, local authorities, and partners at LGA level.
  
• Participate in WASH coordination meetings when required.
  

F. Safeguarding, Safety & Compliance

• Promote and adhere to safeguarding, PSEA, and child protection principles.
  
• Ensure hygiene promotion activities are safe, inclusive, and respectful.
  
• Comply with organizational security and safety procedures.
  

G. Logistics & Operational Support

• Coordinate field logistics, including transport, venue preparation, and distribution planning.
  
• Ensure proper documentation of all distributions and activity attendance.
  
• Support procurement processes in line with FRAD and donor guidelines.