WASH Assistant Officer at Ekklesiyar Yan'uwa a Nigeria (EYN Project)

EYN Projects is a community-based non-profit/non-governmental organization. We respect and believe in the infinite worth of every individual. This is demonstrated through our developmental and humanitarian services to affected communities, equal employment opportunities, building and strengthening the skills of our staff, and ensuring qualitative and effective service delivery. EYN Projects does not discriminate based on gender, ethnicity, or religion in our recruitment exercise nor in our humanitarian and developmental work.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: WASH Assistant Officer

Location: Magumeri or Gubio, Borno

The Role

• The WASH Assistant officer will be responsible in assisting the WASH Officer for the supervision of all WASH-related constructions and rehabilitation.
• With the directives of WASH Officer He/She will provide technical support to the team and will be responsible for supervising vendors to ensure all rehabilitation works are done according to the agreed WASH standard.

Responsibilities
The WASH Assistant Officer will have the following duties and responsibilities:

• Supervises the activities of hygiene Promoters within the community to reduce WASH-related risks
• Monitor data Collect and record on hygiene promotion activities and share them with the WASH technical officer for analysis
• Conduct Training and refreshers for hygiene promoters and other down liners on hygiene and sanitation best practices.
• Participate in WASH coordination meetings and other related field meetings.
• Provide Technical support and on-the-job coaching for hygiene promoters.
• Liaise with the MEAL team to conduct needs assessments, baseline surveys and other assessments
• Be the link between the community leaders and the organization, identifying key hygiene challenges to be addressed.
• Support hygiene promoters in community-based solid waste management initiatives.
• Supervise the mobilization and sensitization of Project participants and community stakeholders by the hygiene promoters in carrying out communal activities.
• Ensure timely completion of project activities according to the weekly and monthly work plan.
• Support Hygiene and MHM Kits distribution and sensitize beneficiaries on the proper use of the hygiene items
• Write weekly/monthly reports and share them with the WASH officer
• Ensure activities are carried out accordingly with Work plan by the hygiene promoters without procrastination.
• Work closely with the WASH officer to develop WASH proposals for implementation
• Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time by supervisor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's / HND in Statistics, Economics, or any related field from a certified tertiary institution with at least 2 (two) years of proven experience in Monitoring and Evaluation which includes database development and management, remote monitoring, assessments, and situation analysis in emergency settings.
• Proven experience working in an office environment.
• Listening skills
• Excellent knowledge of the Nigerian Humanitarian and development context
• Excellent reporting skills
• Excellent communication, diplomatic, and writing skills
• Proficient in relevant computer applications 
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills (at ease with figures and data).

Knowledge & Skills:

• The ability to multitask.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills in English and Hausa.

Core Behaviours:
Understanding humanitarian contexts and application of humanitarian principles:

• Ensure that program goals and activities uphold the principles of the key national and international humanitarian frameworks, codes, and commitments
• Integrate beneficiary accountability principles into the approach.

Achieving results effectively:

• Ensure efficient and transparent use of resources following internal controls
• Address difficult situations and make tough decisions confidently and calmly
• Consider the wider impact of decisions to be made in the short and long term.
• Continuously provides feedback and updates to achieve improved results
• Document lessons learned and apply them to future projects.

Maintaining and developing collaborative relationships:

• Actively listen to different perspectives and experiences of stakeholders
• Actively participate in networks to access and contribute to good practice
• Establish and maintain clear communication and dialogue with disaster and conflict-affected people and other stakeholders.

Operating safely and securely:

• Identify and communicate risks and threats and minimize these for oneself and the agency
• Take measures to do no harm and to minimize risks for partners and the communities
• Reduce vulnerability by complying with safety and security protocols set by the organization.

Managing yourself in a pressured and changing environment:

• Help team members practice stress management through prioritization of workloads and modeling of appropriate self-care
• Remain effective and retain perspective in the face of difficult or demanding situations
• Demonstrate personal integrity by using one’s position responsibly and fairly
• Maintain ethical and professional behavior following relevant codes of conduct
• Plan, prioritize, and perform tasks well under pressure
• Take responsibility for your work and the impact of your actions
• Leadership: Action; Thinking; Self; Inspiring; Developing Others:
• Demonstrate managerial courage by confronting difficult situations seeking resolution, and stating willingness to champion ideas
• Demonstrate approachability and trust by listening carefully to others valuing their contribution, and making others feel comfortable by being open and honest about their thoughts and feelings
• Demonstrate self-development and management by taking responsibility for own development, and actively seeking out feedback to better understand their strengths and weaknesses.
• Effectively influence others by understanding their interests and showing how they will be met by their own preferred solution
• Give constructive feedback to enhance capabilities and responsibilities to another for his/her development.

Application Closing Date
7th October, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover letter in a single PDF document to: [email protected] using the Job Title and their preferred location (either Magumeri or Gubio) as the subject of the mail.

Note

• For the application to be valid, EYN Projects only accepts applications with a cover letter. All applications should include a functional Email address, Mobile numbers, and detailed curriculum vitae (CV).
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Multiple submissions will be automatically disqualified.