Community-Based WASH Supervisor

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

Lindii Peace Foundation (LPF) is a Nigerian non-profit and non-governmental organisation working with vulnerable communities.

POSITION DETAILS

• Employment type: Short-term contract
• Duration: One month
• Duty station: Demsa LGA, Adamawa State
• Reports to: WASH Officer
• Application deadline: 4 September 2026

JOB PURPOSE

The Community-Based WASH Supervisor will support timely and effective implementation of community-level WASH activities and help ensure that planned interventions are coordinated and quality-assured. The role works with communities, local structures, stakeholders and the WASH team to identify priority needs and promote safe hygiene and sanitation practices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support implementation of WASH activities in targeted communities according to approved plans and schedules.
• Conduct or support rapid field assessments to identify WASH needs, gaps and emerging concerns.
• Mobilise communities and engage leaders, WASH committees and other stakeholders.
• Support hygiene-promotion, sanitation-awareness and other community-based WASH activities.
• Monitor water points, sanitation facilities and other WASH infrastructure and report functionality problems promptly.
• Support distribution and appropriate use of WASH supplies and materials where applicable.
• Establish or strengthen community-based WASH structures and promote sustainable practices.
• Conduct field-monitoring visits and report progress, challenges and required actions.
• Collect accurate beneficiary, activity and monitoring data and maintain proper documentation.
• Prepare timely field reports and updates for the WASH Officer.
• Document and refer community feedback, complaints and concerns through accountability mechanisms.
• Promote participation by women, men, children, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups.
• Coordinate with the WASH Officer and project team to meet agreed timelines.
• Immediately report safeguarding, protection, security or other critical concerns.
• Perform other relevant duties assigned by the WASH Officer.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum OND/HND in Environmental Health, Public Health, Water Resources, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Community Development or a related field.
• At least one year of relevant experience in WASH, hygiene promotion, community mobilisation, humanitarian response or related programming.
• Experience working with communities and community-based structures.
• Understanding of community-based WASH programming, hygiene promotion and sanitation practices.
• Experience with field assessments, activity monitoring, data collection and field reporting.
• Ability to work under tight timelines and respond to changing field priorities.
• Strong communication, facilitation, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work extensively in communities and field locations.
• Knowledge of Adamawa State and relevant local languages is an advantage.
• Previous NGO or humanitarian experience is highly desirable.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Community mobilisation and engagement
• Rapid field assessment and monitoring
• WASH technical awareness
• Timely implementation and follow-up
• Communication, coordination and teamwork
• Data collection and reporting
• Adaptability, accountability and integrity
• Commitment to safeguarding and humanitarian principles

IMPORTANT APPLICATION NOTE

At verification time, the official LPF form was open but displayed the supervisor option as “WASH Programme Supervisor (WPS)” rather than the exact advertised title “Community-Based WASH Supervisor.” Applicants should review the form carefully and confirm the appropriate LPF supervisor option before submitting.

SAFEGUARDING AND RECRUITMENT NOTICE

LPF is committed to equal opportunity, safeguarding, protection from sexual exploitation and abuse and preventing harassment, exploitation and discrimination. LPF does not request gifts, money or recruitment fees. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

HOW TO APPLY

Use the Apply button to access the official LPF form and complete all required sections and document uploads.