WASH Technical Assistant at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Department: Programmes - WASH
Experience Level: Entry Level
Proposed Start date: September 2021
Direct Line Manager: WASH Engineer

Job Summary

• Action Against Hunger Nigeria Mission is looking for a WASH Technical Assistant who will be responsible to ensure the sustainable quality implementation of WASH construction activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the WASH activities are up to the Action Against Hunger WASH program standards.
• Undertake regular field visits to monitor construction activities.
• Conduct sanitary survey for each WASH activities.  
• Assist and participate in community mobilization and capacity building.
• Work closely with the WASH PHP team and relevant stakeholders throughout the planning, design and implementation stages of the WASH technical activities. Hygiene promotion is a vital element in such infrastructure activities, especially in CLTS, PHAST and CHAST.
• Build relationship with local government to exchange information on WASH technical implementation status.
• Assist in the preparation of weekly reports.
• Provide full support to WASH Engineer  in maintaining regular contact with relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of National Diploma in Civil Engineering and Building  with minimum of 1 year field experience
• Previous experience in supervising drilling and construction activities.
• Professional, good organizational capacity and motivated.
• Capacity to be adaptable and flexible.
• Microsoft Office and designing software Skills (AutoCAD, Excel, Power Point, Word).
• Willing and able to be based and travel regularly within remote areas, where services are limited.
• Fluency in Hausa and English.

Remuneration

• Minimum Basic Salary: NGN 183,056 per month (excluding other benefits).
• Other benefits include but not limited to 100% health care coverage, paid leave per year, free and direct access to Cross Knowledge e-learning platform.