WASH Assistant-Engineering at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Location: Monguno, Borno

Job Summary

• This position is based in Monguno, Borno State and directly supervised by the WASH Officer
• The WASH Assistant is responsible for the direct implementation of WASH activities to achieve the specific objective of the EU project which is to improve nutrition security of conflict affected populations through uptake of critical household health and hygiene behaviors with the aim of providing primary health care, water, livelihoods sources, sanitation and hygiene services. 

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Participate in the supervision of water, electrification and sanitation construction activities.
• Assist in preparing training tools on relevant technical topics and conduct trainings for stakeholders.
• Assist the WASH technical officer in the development of technical guidelines and tools.
• Interact with internal staff and local stakeholders to ensure smooth project implementation.
• Build relationship with local government to exchange information on WASH technical implementation status.
• Communicate & report WASH field activities.
• Conduct field visit and ensure quality assurance of construction and electrification of facilities being delivered and adherence to design specifications.
• Maintain regular contact with local stakeholders.
• Work closely with the team members and relevant stakeholders throughout the planning, design and implementation stages of the WASH project.

Position Requirements

• Minimum of a National Diploma in Water Engineering, Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building  and other related fields with minimum of 1 year field experience.
• Previous experience in supervising drilling, electrical and construction activities.
• Professional, good organizational capacity and motivated.
• Capacity to be adaptable and flexible.
• Microsoft Office and designing software Skills (AutoCAD, Excel, Power Point, Word)
• Willing and able to be based and travel regularly within remote areas, where services are limited.
• Fluency in Hausa and English.
• Commitment to Action Against Hunger mission, values and policy.