Water Sanitation and Hygiene Assistant at SECOURS ISLAMIQUE FRANCE (SIF)

Context

• Secours Islamique France (SIF) is a Non-Governmental Organization of international solidarity based in France. Founded in 1991, SIF is a non-profit and non-political organization dedicated to alleviate the suffering of the poorest people. SIF acts wherever humanitarian and social needs require mobilization of emergency relief and/or implementation of development programs.
• In Nigeria, SIF provides assistance for both urgent basic needs for those displaced by violence as well as longer-term support for returnees and IDPs in protracted displacement settings.
• Our current Programme includes NFI, shelter, Education, WASH assistance, livelihoods support, Protection activities delivered through multi-purpose community centers as well as refugee camps.

Role Within The Organization

• The Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) assistant is responsible for running and supervising water, sanitation and hygiene programs, for accomplishing the program objectives and outcomes at all stages of the project management cycle.
• Under the supervision of Program Officer, The WASH assistant ensures the overall success of the program by making sure to complete the defined activities while adhering to internal standards and contractual obligations; and that the program is completed on time, within budget and with acceptable quality

Missions And Activities

• SIF is seeking to recruit a highly motivated individual for the position of WASH Assistant to work in SIF mostly in the field sub-office.
• The tasks described in this job description are not exhaustive or limited. Due to the nature of the mission and the organization, the WASH Assistant may be requested to perform further tasks related to his responsibilities.
• The WASH Assistant is under the Program Officer’ responsibility for all operational aspects, he also works in close cooperation with all the team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct needs assessments of the current situation in IDP Camps for the aspects linked with WASH issue to draw future intervention;
• Give recommendations and participate in the writing of new WASH projects/proposal submissions;
• Monitor field activities, and regular collection of data and compile in weekly activity report;
• Reporting, project analysis and recommendations for reorientation if it’s necessary;
• In collaboration with Program officer, Set up procedures for regular evaluation of WASH activities achievements;
• In close coordination with field associates, provide data for monthly and end of projects report, and for the drafting of activities reporting to Program officer
• Participation in the design of a hygiene awareness-raising and sanitation promotion strategy and responsible of the implementation;
• Represent SIF to partners and stakeholders at camp level
• Assure the technical support for all the activities of WASH programmes,
• Accompany the different aspect of WASH activities,
• To perform other duties as required.

Required Competencies

• Advance Diploma / Degree in Engineering required
• Certification in computing water networks constructions experiences is an asset,
• Hygiene awareness-raising campaign implementation experiences,
• Excellent written and spoken English (essential),
• Consistent reporting skill,
• Experience supervising field staff,
• Excellent communication skills and flexibility,
• Knowledge of conceptual tools (e.g. logical framework) is an asset,
• Computer skills (Word, Excel),

Personal Qualities:

• Flexibility, Organisation skills, Sense of responsibilities, Analysis and coordination skills, Good interpersonal skills, Ready to listen to people, Capacity to prioritize, Open-mindedness and common sense, Strong humanitarian motivation