Programme Assistant -WASH at Smiling Hearts Initiatives International

Job Type: 6 Months with possibility of extension 

Summary

The WASH Project Assistants will be responsible for implementation of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene activities and support Hygiene Promoters in the Project Implementation Communities under the ECHO Funded Project.

He/She will ensure and execute all field WASH activities such as beneficiary and water point selection, water point upgrading process monitoring, distribution of Hygiene kits, provision of Hygiene promotion training and any other task related to the project.

The Project Assistant will also be involved in the implementation of integrated projects.

Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Programme officer and in collaboration with the project MEAL team, the WASH Project Assistant will accomplish the following:

• Plan and Conduct WASH needs Assessment and KAP Surveys.
• Selection and Registration of beneficiaries.
• Training and Supervision of Community based Hygiene Promoters.
• Support Hygiene Promoters on awareness raising through house-to-house visits and distribution of IEC materials.
• Establishment of Solid waste management system at implementing communities.
• Technical assessment of Handpump boreholes and supervision of borehole upgrade works.
• Supervise the Construction of household latrines and solid waste disposal pits.
• Ensure all work is carried out as per the community needs and project requirement.
• Provide daily, weekly, and monthly reports on project progress and work plan.
• Provide technical trainings on water point repairing to WASH target groups.
• Ensure liaison with other WASH stakeholders and existing community structures, (groups and individuals, women groups, religious leaders where possible.)
• Attend WASH Coordination Meetings at LGA level.
• Any other duties assigned by his/her supervisor.

Qualification and Experience:

• First Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture or WASH related field with 2 – 3 years’ experience of working in emergency response with local and/international partner organizations and exposure to field operations.
• Strong positive attitude and ability to manage a wide range of issues of complicated procedures, indicated by 2 – 3 years learning period.
• Be proficient in the use of computer software (AutoCAD, Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Have the capacity to be flexible, supervise and coach community-based Hygiene Promoters.
• Excellent coordination skills, good understanding of principles of effective planning and appropriate time management.
• Strong report writing skills.
• Familiar with WASH context in the northeast Nigeria.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English, Hausa and Kanuri is an advantage.