WASH Officer at Future Resilience and Development Foundation (FRAD)

Purpose of the Position

• The WASH Officer will be responsible for the effective planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of WASH activities in Gwoza LGA, ensuring alignment with the project objectives, Donor requirements and FRAD Foundation operation standard and ensures that all WASH interventions meet quality standards, are community-driven, gender-sensitive, and aligned with national policies, SPHERE standards, and organizational guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

Program Implementation

• Implement WASH activities including water supply, sanitation, and hygiene promotion in line with approved work plans.
• Oversee construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance of WASH facilities (boreholes, latrines, bathing shelters, handwashing stations).
• Support hygiene promotion campaigns targeting IDPs and host communities.
• Ensure community participation in WASH interventions, including WASH committees and local leadership.

Technical Support & Quality Assurance

• Conduct needs assessments, site assessments, and feasibility studies for WASH interventions.
• Provide on-site technical supervision to contractors and artisans.
• Monitor water quality and sanitation conditions regularly.

Coordination & Representation

• Coordinate with relevant government departments (RUWASSA, LGA authorities), clusters, and partners.
• Participate in WASH cluster meetings and coordination forums at LGA level.
• Collaborate with other sector teams (Health, Nutrition, Protection, Shelter).

Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation

• Track progress of project activities using FRAD’s MEAL tools and templates.
• Collect, analyze, and report WASH activity data using approved tools.
• Contribute to baseline, post-distribution monitoring, and evaluation exercises.
• Ensure accountability to affected populations through feedback and complaints mechanisms.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly activity reports for internal and donor use.
• Support MEAL teams during baseline, midline, and endline assessments.
• Document success stories, challenges, and lessons learned.

Logistics & Operational Support

• Coordinate field logistics, including transport, venue preparation, and distribution planning.
• Ensure proper documentation of all distributions and activity attendance.
• Support procurement processes in line with FRAD and donor guidelines.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• HND, Bachelor’s degree or MSc is an added advantage in Water Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Health, Public Health, or related field.
• Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in WASH programming, preferably in humanitarian or emergency settings.
• Experience working in Northeast Nigeria or conflict-affected areas is a strong advantage.
• Proven experience supervising WASH construction and hygiene promotion activities.
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of Hausa and/or Kanuri is an added advantage.
• Willingness to work in remote, hard-to-reach areas under challenging conditions.

Key Competencies

• Strong technical knowledge of WASH standards and approaches.
• Excellent interpersonal and community engagement skills.
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, data collection tools).
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Hausa and/or Kanuri is an asset
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and adaptability
• Community engagement and conflict-sensitive approaches
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good organizational and time-management skills
• Commitment to FRAD’s values, safeguarding, and accountability standards