Senior Technical Officer -WASH

About the Role

FHI 360 UK-Nigeria is expanding its humanitarian response in Northeast Nigeria to address the critical needs of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and host communities facing food insecurity and health challenges. We are looking for an experienced Senior Technical Officer - WASH to drive our integrated water, sanitation, and hygiene initiatives in Borno State, ensuring life-saving access to sustainable resources in healthcare facilities and displacement sites.

• Design and oversee the construction of water supply, sanitation, drainage, and medical waste management systems for health facilities and IDP camps.
• Develop detailed technical drawings, specifications, and bills of quantities (BoQs), managing contractors and local laborers to ensure timely, safe project delivery.
• Establish robust operation and maintenance (O&M) frameworks, training local staff and community members to guarantee long-term infrastructure sustainability.
• Monitor WASH performance indicators, manage project budgets, and compile comprehensive progress reports for stakeholders and donors.
• Represent FHI 360 in coordination forums, including WASH cluster meetings, and collaborate closely with government ministries and humanitarian partners.
• Ensure all WASH infrastructure strictly complies with national regulations, Sphere Standards, and WHO guidelines for environmental infection control.

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Environmental Engineering, Public Health Engineering, Architecture, or a related field (Master's degree is a distinct advantage).
• Minimum of 7-9 years of professional experience in WASH project management and humanitarian infrastructure implementation, preferably within healthcare settings.
• Proven technical proficiency in engineering software such as AutoCAD and GIS, alongside strong project management capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in challenging, high-risk environments or post-disaster settings.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder coordination, and problem-solving skills with fluency in English; knowledge of local languages like Hausa is highly advantageous.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive medical coverage.
• Meaningful opportunity to impact humanitarian crises and improve public health outcomes in Nigeria.
• Professional development and career growth within a globally recognized non-profit organization.

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