About the Role
Novel Alliance for Development Aid (NADA) is a national humanitarian and development NGO founded in 2017 in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. We are dedicated to providing integrated services to crisis-affected populations in northeast and northwest Nigeria. We are currently recruiting four (4) dynamic and experienced Technical WASH Officers to join our team in Maiduguri (MMC), Mobar, Dikwa, and Ngala for a one-year duration.
Key Responsibilities- Implement planned WASH activities in alignment with project work plans, Sphere standards, and national WASH guidelines.
- Support the construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance of water points, latrines, and handwashing stations.
- Conduct hygiene promotion sessions and community awareness campaigns on safe water handling and disease prevention.
- Organize, train, and support WASH committees and community hygiene promoters.
- Distribute hygiene kits and WASH non-food items with strict adherence to verification and accountability standards.
- Carry out regular water quality monitoring, chlorination, and field assessments to identify community needs.
- Ensure Protection, Gender, and PSEA principles are fully mainstreamed across all WASH interventions.
- Prepare timely and accurate weekly, monthly, and quarterly activity reports for the MEAL team.
- Represent NADA at sector and WASH coordination meetings and liaise with local government authorities.
- OND, HND, or Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, Civil/Water Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 1 to 4 years of experience implementing WASH programs with an NGO in humanitarian settings, preferably in northeast Nigeria.
- Strong knowledge of hygiene promotion approaches such as PHAST or CHAST, and familiarity with the WASH Cluster approach.
- Proficiency in basic computer applications and data collection tools like KoBoToolbox or ODK.
- Fluency in English and Hausa; proficiency in Kanuri is a distinct advantage.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in remote and insecure environments with minimal supervision.
- Competitive salary and benefits package in line with local NGO standards.
- Opportunities for professional growth and humanitarian field experience.
- A supportive work environment committed to safeguarding, equality, and inclusion.