WASH Technical Assistant at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Action Against Hunger | ACF-International works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: WASH Technical Assistant

Locations: Maiduguri, Borno and Damaturu, Yobe

Position Overview

• The WASH Technical assistant will be working under the supervision of the WASH Technical Officer.
• He/she will assist the WASH Technical officer in data collection and supervision of construction and rehabilitation of Water and sanitation related activities (water points, latrines, incinerators, and others).

Specific Objectives

• Provide assistance to the WASH Technical Officer to assess water and sanitation needs in the communities.
• Participate in technical assessments, data collection, technical surveys
• Assist the WASH Technical Officer in community selection and mobilizing them to participate during construction and or rehabilitation of water and sanitation activities
• Assist the WASH Technical Officer in the supervision of contractors, and or daily workers throughout construction and/or rehabilitation activities.
• Assist the WASH Technical Officer in the process of handing over constructed and or rehabilitated facilities to communities and local government water & sanitation focal person.
• Assist the WASH Technical officer in preparing and conducting relevant technical trainings to community member (WASH management committee).
• Assist the WASH Technical Officer to do regular assessment and on-field support and training to help the WASH Management committee and the community to reinforce their technical competences.

Qualification

• Diploma or certificate in water sanitation, facilities construction or other related fields.

Essential Skills and Experience

• The WASH Technical Assistant should be flexible and adaptable with regards to the implementation of the daily work/activities
• The WASH Technical Assistant is expected to conduct all duties in a professional manner following ACF Nigeria mission staff regulations and charter.
• Previous experience in supervising drilling and construction activities
• Motivated, open, creative, mature, responsible, flexible and, culturally sensitive
• Two years relevant work experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Willing and able to be based and travel regularly within remote areas, where services are limited.
• Fluency in Hausa and English
• Commitment to ACF mission, values and policy.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience of work in the humanitarian sector.
• Good knowledge of the intervention area/s and local economy.
• Previous experience with ACF.

Application Closing Date
18th May, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications by email to: [email protected]

Note

• To be considered, applications must include a CV and letter of interest, and indicate the full position title and location in the email subject line, or on the application envelope.
• For example, "WASH Technical Assistant -Yobe". Also note that applications will be processed on First Come First Served basis and any application received without these specifications will not be considered. 
• Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted. Qualified women and men are encouraged to apply