About the Role
Action Against Hunger | ACF Nigeria LTD/GTE is a global humanitarian organization committed to ending world hunger, saving the lives of malnourished children, and providing communities with access to safe water and sustainable solutions. We are currently seeking a dedicated and motivated WASH Technical Assistant to join our dynamic team in Katsina State. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the sustainable, high-quality implementation of WASH construction and hygiene promotion activities at household, health facility, and community levels.
Key Responsibilities- Supervise water and sanitation construction activities, conducting technical assessments and ensuring strict adherence to design specifications, Action Against Hunger standards, and SPHERE minimum standards.
- Participate in community mobilization efforts and assist targeted health facilities and communities with water chlorination and monitoring.
- Assist in preparing technical training tools and conduct capacity-building sessions for stakeholders, focusing on water quality monitoring, operation, and maintenance of WASH facilities.
- Collaborate closely with the WASH hygiene team to integrate hygiene promotion into infrastructure activities, particularly during cholera and other emergency responses.
- Coordinate with local government officials and internal stakeholders to exchange project implementation updates and maintain regular communication.
- Prepare weekly technical and consumption reports, monitor and record water quality results, and support the mapping of all WASH infrastructure on databases.
- Minimum of a National Diploma in Water Engineering, Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Building, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of relevant professional experience, including previous work in the humanitarian sector and experience supervising drilling and construction activities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and basic design software skills.
- Fluency in both English and Hausa, with strong cultural sensitivity and knowledge of the intervention area and local economy.
- Demonstrated organizational capacity, responsibility, flexibility, and a strong commitment to Action Against Hunger's mission, values, and policies.
- Willingness and ability to be based in and travel regularly to remote areas with limited services.
- Competitive salary and benefits package in accordance with Action Against Hunger humanitarian standards.
- Opportunities for professional growth and capacity development within a globally recognized organization.
- Chance to make a direct, positive impact on vulnerable communities and contribute to sustainable humanitarian solutions in Nigeria.