About the Role
Novel Alliance for Development Aid (NADA) is a national humanitarian organization founded in 2017 in Maiduguri, Borno State, dedicated to delivering integrated life-saving assistance across northeast and northwest Nigeria. We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Technical WASH Officer to lead our water, sanitation, and hygiene programming in MMC, Mobar, Dikwa, and Ngala.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the implementation of WASH activities in alignment with project work plans, donor requirements, Sphere standards, and national guidelines.
- Provide technical oversight for the construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance of water points, latrines, and waste management facilities.
- Supervise, mentor, and evaluate the performance of WASH Officers and community hygiene promoters.
- Oversee water quality monitoring, chlorination, and disease prevention initiatives, including cholera preparedness and response.
- Manage the distribution of hygiene kits and non-food items with strict adherence to verification and targeting protocols.
- Conduct regular field monitoring, track project indicators with the MEAL team, and prepare comprehensive donor and internal reports.
- Represent NADA at state and local WASH sector coordination meetings with government authorities and humanitarian partners.
- Ensure the mainstreaming of protection, gender, Do No Harm, and PSEA principles across all operational activities.
- Bachelor's degree or HND in Environmental Health, Public Health, Civil or Water Engineering, Water Resources, or a related field.
- Minimum of 4 to 7 years of relevant humanitarian WASH experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory capacity within North-East Nigeria.
- Strong knowledge of WASH-in-emergencies frameworks, SPHERE standards, and hygiene promotion methodologies like PHAST and CHAST.
- Proficiency in data collection tools such as KoBoToolbox or ODK, alongside strong computer skills in Word and Excel.
- Fluency in English and Hausa; proficiency in Kanuri is a distinct advantage.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in remote, insecure field environments with minimal supervision.
- Competitive NGO salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.
- Opportunity to make a tangible, life-saving impact in vulnerable crisis-affected communities.
- Professional development and continuous capacity-building opportunities within a growing humanitarian organization.