Volunteer Field Officer

Hope Spring Community Humanitarian Initiative | Borno, Nigeria

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About the Role

Hope Spring Community Humanitarian Initiative is a recognized non-governmental organization registered with Nigeria's Corporate Affairs Commission. Operating as the Nigerian arm of Hope Spring Water, a UK-registered charity, we are dedicated to improving access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene across underserved regions. We are currently looking for a passionate and proactive Volunteer Field Officer to join our dynamic team and drive meaningful grassroots impact.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct regular field visits to project communities to assess needs and oversee progress.
  • Provide hands-on support for community borehole installation and ongoing water supply projects.
  • Facilitate educational workshops focused on community hygiene, sanitation, and menstrual health.
  • Build and maintain positive stakeholder engagement with local community leaders, residents, and partners.
  • Monitor the direct social impact of our initiatives and prepare comprehensive progress reports for management.
Qualifications
  • Demonstrated passion for community development, humanitarian causes, and social impact in Nigeria.
  • Willingness and physical ability to travel frequently to rural and semi-urban project sites.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to connect with diverse populations.
  • Highly reliable, self-driven, and proactive approach to managing field tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Basic understanding of WASH principles or previous experience in NGO fieldwork is an advantage.
Benefits
  • Gain invaluable hands-on experience in the Nigerian non-profit and international development sector.
  • Directly contribute to improving health, sanitation, and living standards in vulnerable communities.
  • Expand your professional network by collaborating with experienced humanitarian workers and community leaders.
  • Receive a formal certificate of service and strong professional references upon successful completion of the tenure.

Skills

Community Development WASH Field Operations Stakeholder Engagement Hygiene Education Project Monitoring Communication
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