WASH Assistant at Grassroots Lifesaving Outreach (LESGO)

Reports to: WaSH Officer
Location: Madagali LGA
Duration: 3months

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced WaSH Assistant Officer to support the implementation of WaSH programs, ensuring affected targetted communities have access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in conducting WaSH needs assessments and surveys.
• Support the design and implementation of WaSH programs, including water supply, sanitation, and hygiene promotion.
• Collaborate with contractors and vendors for WaSH infrastructure installation and maintenance.
• Monitor and report on WaSH program performance, including water quality testing and sanitation facility maintenance.
• Provide technical guidance and training to WaSH staff, field volunteers, and community workers.
• Support community engagement and participation in WaSH activities.
• Ensure compliance with organizational and industry standards, policies, and guidelines.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Water Engineering, Environmental Health, or related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in WaSH programming, preferably in emergency response.
• Strong knowledge of WaSH principles, technologies, and standards.
• Experience in water quality testing, sanitation facility maintenance, and hygiene promotion.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and community engagement skills.
• Ability to work in challenging environments and under pressure.
• Fluent in English and hausa languages