WASH Project Officer at New Foundation for Displaced Persons (NFDP)

Duration: 6 Months (with the possibility of Extension)

Job Summary

The WASH Project Officer will work under the direct supervision of the National coordinator to support the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of all water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions across deep fields in Borno State. The position ensures that activities meet technical and quality standards, and are delivered within timelines, and promote equitable access to safe water, improved sanitation, and positive hygiene behaviours.

The role involves supervising field implementation, supporting community engagement, ensuring compliance with standards, and contributing to capacity building and sustainability of WASH services.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the National coordinator in planning, organizing, and implementing WASH activities in accordance with project workplans, donor requirements, and organizational standards.
• Supervise contractors, artisans, and community workers to ensure quality and timely delivery of WASH infrastructure and services.
• Train community workers in the maintenance and repair of WASH facilities. And, in the handling and storage of WASH facility repair kits.
• Participate in procurement processes by developing technical specifications (BOQs) and verifying the quality of materials and workmanship.
• Develop procurement plans and work plans for the implementation of the project.
• Develop technical designs and Bill of quantities for WASH facilities and interventions
• Oversee the installation, operation, and maintenance of water supply systems (including hand pumps and solar-powered systems).
• Conduct and monitor water quality testing, ensuring compliance with national and WHO standards.
• Support the construction, operation, and maintenance of safe sanitation facilities for communities and institutions.
• Facilitate Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) or similar participatory approaches to eliminate open defecation.
• Promote solid waste management, vector control, and environmental sanitation activities.
• Support any assign task in NFDP. 
• Design and implement hygiene promotion campaigns focusing on key practices such as handwashing, food hygiene, and menstrual hygiene management (MHM).
• Train, mentor, and supervise community hygiene promoters and volunteers.
• Monitor and document hygiene behaviour changes, using community feedback to adapt interventions.
• Prepare and submit timely progress, monitoring, and technical reports.
• Conduct post-distribution and post-construction monitoring to ensure sustainability.
• Coordinate with other sectors (Health, Nutrition, Shelter, Education) for an integrated, multi-sectoral response.
• Must take frequent field visits at least once or twice a month and must be willing to stay for a minimum of 10 days, depending on the task on ground.
• Represent the organization in local WASH coordination forums and meetings, as delegated.
• Build the capacity of community WASH committees and relevant local authorities.
• Ensure all interventions adhere to Sphere Standards, national WASH guidelines, and organizational policies.
• Mainstream gender, protection, and environmental considerations across all WASH activities.
• Promote accountability, inclusion, and respect for the dignity and rights of all beneficiaries.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills and Behaviours (Our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Accuracy and timeliness in all areas of responsibility
• High level of accuracy in work, and ability to analyse complex sets of relationships and situations
• Holds self and others accountable
• Knowledge of Microsoft application, Such as Excel, Word, Power point
• Strong communication and interpersonal skill Integrity:
• Honesty, encourages openness and transparency, demonstrates highest levels of integrity Desirable Criteria:
• Good training and facilitation skills (for support to beneficiaries/ partners).
• Ability to multi-task, engage in long-term planning, meet deadlines, and handle last-minute demands; exercise patience, and adapt to changing circumstances.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Civil Engineering, Environmental Health, Water Resources Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in WASH project implementation within humanitarian or development settings.
• Proven technical knowledge of water supply systems, sanitation design, and hygiene promotion.
• Experience in community mobilization, participatory approaches, and capacity building.
• Good understanding of WASH standards, protection principles, and gender-sensitive programming.
• Strong skills in report writing, data collection, and basic WASH monitoring tools.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in multi-cultural and multi-sectoral teams.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with basic WASH data management tools is an advantage.
• Fluency in English required; knowledge of Hausa or local languages is an asset.