About the Role
Action Against Hunger | ACF Nigeria LTD/GTE, a global humanitarian organization committed to ending world hunger, is seeking a dedicated Hygiene Assistant based in Katsina. In this vital role, you will support the implementation of life-saving hygiene promotion activities and the distribution of essential non-food items (NFIs) to vulnerable populations affected by crises, contributing to sustainable community health solutions.
Key Responsibilities- Conduct initial rapid needs assessments, household censuses, and home visits to identify sanitation and water gaps in communities and health facilities.
- Develop engaging training materials, modules, and culturally adapted tools such as role-playing and songs to promote safe hygiene practices.
- Mobilize community members and health facilities to adopt critical sanitation measures, including proper handwashing and environmental cleanliness.
- Facilitate focus group discussions with women and girls to determine optimal and safe locations for new WASH facility constructions.
- Assist in the transparent selection, registration, and distribution of shelter, hygiene, and NFI kits to registered beneficiaries.
- Maintain high technical standards, promote gender equality, and submit comprehensive weekly activity progress reports.
- Minimum of a National Diploma in Public Health or a related health field.
- Demonstrated experience in hygiene promotion or grassroots community mobilization is a strong advantage.
- Fluency in both English and Hausa, coupled with deep knowledge of the local intervention areas and economy.
- High cultural sensitivity, flexibility, and willingness to travel regularly to remote areas with limited services.
- Strong motivation, creativity, and a firm commitment to Action Against Hunger’s mission, values, and policies.
- Opportunity to make a tangible, life-saving impact within vulnerable communities in Nigeria.
- Professional growth and development working alongside a dedicated global humanitarian team.
- Competitive remuneration package aligned with humanitarian sector standards.