WASH Officer (Nguru)

Action Against Hunger | ACF Nigeria LTD/GTE | Yobe, Nigeria

Full-Time Posted 1 day ago 3 views

About the Role

Action Against Hunger Nigeria (ACF Nigeria) Ltd/Gte is a global humanitarian organization committed to ending world hunger and saving the lives of malnourished children. We are currently seeking a dynamic and results-driven WASH Officer to join our team in Nguru, Yobe State, starting October 2026. In this role, you will play a crucial part in coordinating public health promotion activities, managing non-food item (NFI) distributions, and implementing sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene initiatives for vulnerable populations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Supervise hygiene promotion and NFI distribution activities in alignment with Action Against Hunger strategies and international guidelines.
  • Design context-specific hygiene promotion and Baby Wash approaches based on comprehensive multi-sectoral rapid needs assessments.
  • Plan beneficiary selections and lead NFI kit distributions in close collaboration with Field Assistants and the MEAL team for post-distribution monitoring.
  • Conduct WASH FIT assessments for health facilities, develop training tools, and build the capacity of internal staff and external stakeholders.
  • Represent the organization at local WASH coordination meetings, technical working groups, and integrated health and nutrition activities.
  • Manage, mentor, and evaluate direct reporting staff in accordance with organizational performance management policies.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Hygiene and Sanitation, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in WASH, hygiene promotion, and community engagement within the humanitarian sector.
  • Demonstrated ability to work flexibly in challenging operational environments and remote locations across Northern Nigeria.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Required language fluency: English and Hausa, with proficiency in Kanuri being a strong advantage.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, teamwork, and capacity-building skills tailored for diverse community settings.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive medical coverage package in line with Action Against Hunger policies.
  • Opportunities for professional development and specialized humanitarian training.
  • A purposeful work environment dedicated to making a tangible difference in vulnerable Nigerian communities.

Skills

WASH Public Health Hygiene Promotion Community Engagement Capacity Building Emergency Response Project Management
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