Project Assistant - WaSH at ZOA International

Location: Jere, Monguno LGA, Borno

ZOA's Programme in Nigeria

• ZOA started operations in Nigeria December 2016, supporting IDPs and returnees of Boko Haram affected states.
• In the selection of the beneficiaries, we pay careful attention to include the most vulnerable households.
• Continuously promoting community governance, inclusion, peace and stability in these fragmented and traumatized communities is a challenging but essential part of ZOA's programme.
• ZOA currently have full team in Borno State; respond to the critical needs in Food Security and livelihood and Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH).

Purpose of the position

• The WaSH Assistant supports the Project Manager WaSH in the implementation of WaSH project activities in Jere and Monguno LGAs, Nigeria.
• These activities are centred on mainstreaming COVID-19 prevention in existing food security and WaSH activities in the project locations.
• He/she will report to the Project Manager WaSH on the progress of his/her activities. The position is based in Monguno, ZOA Nigeria.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• In close collaboration with the WASH officer and Project Manager, support hygiene promotion and COVID-19 prevention awareness activities within communities
• Assist the WASH officer/Project Manager in implementing the behavior change methodologies including (PHAST) and CHAST for the WASH programs.
• Participate in data collection activities, i.e., baseline, end line, Knowledge, Attitude and Practices
• (KAP) and household surveys including beneficiary’s identification and registration
• Contribute to weekly and monthly reports and other ad hoc reports to meet donor and internal requirements; maintain an accurate reporting and data management of activities (including an updated attendance sheets for hygiene promotion sessions).
• Conduct trainings, support and participate in distribution activities
• Supervise activities of hygiene promoters, community volunteers and WASH Committees (WASHCOMs)
• Participate in the development of information, education and communication (IEC) materials relevant to the context; with appreciation of cultural norms and beliefs.
• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to ZOA and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission;
• Develop key productions to increase ZOA’s communication within local communities in Monguno to promote program activities and increase awareness and acceptance;
• Any other task relevant to the position as requested by the WASH officer or WASH [Deputy] Project Manager.

Accountability:

• With support of the PM and MEAL team, manage and educate project communities and beneficiaries about ZOA’s safe complaints/feedback and response mechanisms;
• Receive, refer and or respond to complaints/feedbacks receive from communities and beneficiaries
• Ensure that beneficiaries are aware of their rights under the project implementation
• Ensure the holding of monthly or period community/beneficiaries feedback meetings
• Document, protect and account for complaints and feedback received from communities
• Any other duty that is reasonably consistent with the key tasks of the function.

External Contacts:

• Community members and community leaders;
• Vendors and contractors;
• Other organizations
• Any other stakeholders in project implementation at community level;

Internal Contacts:

• Project staff;
• ZOA office staff;

Competencies
Identity:

• The candidate is expected to support the identity, vision, and mission of ZOA

Knowledge/Experience

• Minimum of Diploma in related field.
• At least 1-2 years' previous experience in implementing hygiene promotion
• Knowledge of SPHERE minimum standard, humanitarian principles and protection mainstreaming in WASH intervention
• Competence in English,
• Knowledge of spoken and or written Hausa, Kanuri and or Shuwa will be added advantage
• Residency within the project location is an added value.
• Proven skills in computer programs (Word, Excel; minimum)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent skills in report writing and meeting date lines
• Demonstrated ability to work in volatile environment