WASH Project Support Officer at HIPCITY Hub

HIPCITY Hub - A registered Nigeria NGO (non-profit) organisation working on social justice and humanitarian response in both the southern and northern region of Nigeria is currently looking for volunteers and Interns for their newly opened field office in Maiduguri, Borno state - Nigeria.

Applications are hereby invited for the vacant position below:

Job Title: WASH Project Support Officer

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Volunteer

Job Summary

• Be committed to the NGO’s mission, values and policies.
• The WASH Project support will be based in Maiduguri, Borno State and work under the supervision of the State Programe Lead.
• The WASH Project Support officer will provide support to context assessment/Provision of safe water points and develop materials for WASH/hygiene promotion.
• The WASH officer will be involved in the selection, design and construction of water systems using ground or surface water, including abstraction, storage, treatment and distribution for new systems or rehabilitation of existing systems.
• He/she will conduct and promote safe hygiene and mobilize members of the beneficiary communities.
• He/she will also assist in the distribution of WASH NFIs Items kits to registered beneficiaries.

Requirements
Interested candidate will:

• Have a minimum of National Diploma in Public Health, Sociology, Rural Development or other related fields.
• Have previous experience in hygiene promotion and community mobilization.
• Be motivated, creative, flexible and, culturally sensitive.
• Be willing and able to be based and travel regularly within remote areas, where services are limited.
• Be fluent in Hausa, Kanuri/Shuwa and English.
• Have previous working experience in the development or humanitarian sector preferably.
• Have good knowledge of the intervention area/s and local economy.

Application Closing Date
20th September, 2017

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application letter and updated CV's to the following e-mail address: [email protected]

Note

• The title of the position (WASH Project Support Officer) must be indicated in the subject line of your e-mail.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.