Available Positions at Family Health International (FHI 360)

Project Description

• Northeast Nigeria is currently facing a growing humanitarian crisis with a vast number of Internally Displaced Persons in need of emergency assistance
• . These IDPs are living among host communities, lacking access to livelihoods and resources, ultimately leading to unprecedented levels of malnutrition and food insecurity.
• FHI 360 has been working in Nigeria for over 30 years and is now expanding activities in Borno state to respond to the IDP crisis.
• FHI 360 is expanding its expertise by responding to this humanitarian crisis through integrated WASH, Health/Nutrition and Protection interventions

Basic Functions

• Under the direction of the Facility Officer or as delegated, the driver will be responsible to Transport fhi 360 staff, consultants/ equipment, and programme goods to and fro Office, Guest house/Hotels/Airport/Hospital/Agency offices/warehouse etc.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Check the vehicle prior to its use in the morning and after use.
• Check, on taking over a vehicle, that the items listed on the vehicle check list and the items listed in the vehicle tools and materials inventory are present and in full functioning order.
• Report defects / damage immediately.
• Submit monthly mileage/ fuel consumption & Maintenance report to the head driver.
• Ensure all vehicle journeys are authorized in advance.
• Record every movement in the logbook at the start and completion of the journey.
• Ensure vehicles document including insurance is valid at all times/keep Documents folder updated.
• Ensure that the keys and vehicle documents are kept in a secure place when the vehicle is not in use.
• Ensure the use of seat belts by all on board before moving the vehicle.
• Drive fhi 360 vehicles on the approve speed limit on the different route and abide by the fleet policy.
• Report all incident/ accidents immediately including near mist.
• Always ensures the safety of passengers
• Keep to security protocol and warning.
• Support logistics/ warehouse assistant as required.
• Knowledge, skills and abilities:
• Ability to response to emergency callout always.
• Able to transport all staff, equipment, and materials safely.
• Ability to Ensure visibility protocols are always adhered to
• Ability to Keep the vehicle clean in/ outside daily.
• Able to diagnose or dictate fault in vehicle and ability to carry out some minor repair.
• Ability to carry out some logistics support.

Qualifications and Requirements   

• Must have qualified SSCE / NECO Certificate Examination
• 1 - 4 years working experience working as a driver with reputable organizations (INGOs, Corporate, Government)
• Experience as a mechanic or auto-electrician desirable.
• Experience working in Northeast desirable or relatively insecure location.
• Possession of valid National driving license mandatory
• Excellent verbal communication and listening skills.
• Able to communicate in English, Hausa & Kanuri
• Computer literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

go to method of application »

Basic Function:

The ATO WASH - Officer will provide technical and programmatic support in one of the three field sites. Under the supervision of the Field Coordinator, the ATO WASH- Officer will implement water supply, sanitation, environmental health and hygiene promotion activities in IDP Camps and Host communities. Other responsibilities will include conducting water quality testing for all water points rehabilitated under the program and working with Community Volunteers and latrine users to develop cleaning and maintenance schedules for latrines as well as disseminating hygiene promotion messaging. The role will include coordination with WASH partners at the field level.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Implement WASH activities according to the proposal, as well as proper maintenance and use of WASH equipment.
• Develop and use appropriate materials for hygiene promotion messaging and training of community-based hygiene promotion volunteers.
• Timely reporting on program activities (internal and external reports.)
• Representing FHI 360 externally in both the Humanitarian Community and with Government/LGAs officials as well as developing strong links with WASH and NGO actors. Actively participate in WASH meetings and other Government/UN forums at LGA level.
• Assist in the coordination and supervision of all the WASH activities in the IDP camps and community in the LGAs.
• Ensure that WASH activities are delivered as a comprehensive package at the field level.
• Conduct water quality surveillance/testing programme according to location specific water safety plans.
• Monitor WASH NFIs supply chain and stock levels in collaboration with warehouse/stores and logistics and coordinate the distribution of NFIs based on needs.
• Monitor service delivery across all WASH subsectors throughout the IDP camps in the LGA.
• Ensure appropriate and safe collection, transport, treatment and disposal of all liquid and solid wastes in the IDP camps.
• Compile weekly, monthly, quarterly plans and reports on general Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion activities .
• This is not an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities of this post and the post-holder may, from time to time, be required to undertake any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as requested including supporting other sectors with WASH expertise.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Knowledge of WASH and humanitarian programming in emergency situations.  
• Technical expertise especially in regard to water supply, sanitation, environmental health and hygiene promotion
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, vendors, consultants, and recipients of assistance.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English & Hausa communication.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• B.Sc./B.Eng. in Civil Engineering, Water Resource Management, WASH related degree/qualification with at least 1-3 years’ relevant experience.
• Excellent understanding of WASH activities in humanitarian relief settings.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public health sector systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Northern Nigeria WASH context and locations
• A sound understanding of humanitarian assistance programming is desirable.