WASH Officer

Qualifications & Experience

• HND, Bachelor’s degree or MSc is an added advantage in Water Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Health, Public Health, or related field.
  
• Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in WASH programming, preferably in humanitarian or emergency settings.
  
• Experience working in Northeast Nigeria or conflict-affected areas is a strong advantage.
  
• Proven experience supervising WASH construction and hygiene promotion activities.
  
• 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. Program Implementation

• Implement WASH activities including water supply, sanitation, and hygiene promotion in line with approved work plans.
  
• Oversee construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance of WASH facilities (boreholes, latrines, bathing shelters, handwashing stations).
  
• Support hygiene promotion campaigns targeting IDPs and host communities.
  
• Ensure community participation in WASH interventions, including WASH committees and local leadership.
  

B. Technical Support & Quality Assurance

• Conduct needs assessments, site assessments, and feasibility studies for WASH interventions.
  
• Provide on-site technical supervision to contractors and artisans.
  
• Monitor water quality and sanitation conditions regularly.
  

C. Coordination & Representation

• Coordinate with relevant government departments (RUWASSA, LGA authorities), clusters, and partners.
  
• Participate in WASH cluster meetings and coordination forums at LGA level.
  
• Collaborate with other sector teams (Health, Nutrition, Protection, Shelter).
  

D. Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation

• Track progress of project activities using FRAD’s MEAL tools and templates.
  
• Collect, analyze, and report WASH activity data using approved tools.
  
• Contribute to baseline, post-distribution monitoring, and evaluation exercises.
  
• Ensure accountability to affected populations through feedback and complaints mechanisms.
  
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly activity reports for internal and donor use.
  
• Support MEAL teams during baseline, midline, and endline assessments.
  
• Document success stories, challenges, and lessons learned.
  

E. 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.