WASH Officer

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND

North East Youth Initiative for Development is a national non-governmental, nonprofit humanitarian and development organization established in 2013 and headquartered in Damaturu, Yobe State. It works across North-East, North-West and North-Central Nigeria in food security and livelihoods, health and nutrition, WASH, education, protection, shelter, governance, human rights and community empowerment.

PROJECT BACKGROUND

The position supports SAHaRA Phase IV, a twelve-month humanitarian action implemented by Caritas Germany and consortium partners in Northeast and Northwest Nigeria. The project provides integrated, shock-responsive assistance in Magumeri, Gwoza, Kaga, Madagali and Daura Local Government Areas across Borno, Adamawa and Katsina States.

The project targets vulnerable communities through multipurpose cash assistance, WASH infrastructure rehabilitation and construction, protection mainstreaming and community accountability. It prioritizes safe, accessible and inclusive services for women, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups.

ROLE PURPOSE

The WASH Officer will support delivery of safe and sustainable water, sanitation and hygiene interventions in Madagali LGA. The officer will help ensure that community WASH facilities and hygiene-promotion activities are implemented effectively and respond to public-health needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

WATER

• Support access to safe, clean and sustainable water supplies.
• Support installation, rehabilitation, maintenance and monitoring of water systems.
• Monitor the functionality and appropriate use of supported water facilities.
• Coordinate with communities and project stakeholders concerning water-access needs.

SANITATION

• Promote safe sanitation practices within participating communities.
• Support construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of sanitation facilities.
• Monitor the condition and use of sanitation infrastructure.
• Identify sanitation gaps and report required corrective action.

HYGIENE PROMOTION

• Lead or support community hygiene-promotion activities.
• Educate communities concerning disease prevention and safe hygiene practices.
• Work with community structures to improve participation and ownership.
• Support inclusive access for women, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups.
• Contribute to accountability and community-feedback mechanisms.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Required course or discipline: Not specified by the employer.
• Minimum qualification: The application form accepts BSc/HND, MSc, PhD and other qualifications.
• Required minimum years of experience: Not specified.
• Applicants are asked to describe their previous work experience and experience in the proposed location.
• A background in WASH, public health, engineering, environmental health or community development is relevant, but the employer did not prescribe one specific discipline.
• Ability to work in rural and conflict-affected community settings is important.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Water, sanitation and hygiene programme implementation.
• Community engagement and mobilization.
• Communication and hygiene education.
• Infrastructure monitoring and basic reporting.
• Ability to work with vulnerable and diverse community groups.
• Commitment to humanitarian principles, accountability and inclusion.

CONTRACT DETAILS

• Duty station: Madagali LGA, Adamawa State, Nigeria.
• Project: SAHaRA Phase IV.
• Project duration: Twelve months.
• Position contract duration: Not specified.
• Salary and benefits: Not specified.
• Number of positions: Not specified.
• Application deadline: 10 August 2026.

SAFEGUARDING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

NEYIF maintains zero tolerance for corruption, discrimination, abuse and gender-based violence. The project requires safe, dignified and inclusive programming, protection mainstreaming and meaningful engagement of women, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups.

The application asks applicants to indicate sex and disability status. Additional role-specific background checks: Not specified.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Applicants must complete the official Google application form and upload:

• Curriculum vitae.
• Cover letter written in Times New Roman, font size 12, and not exceeding two pages.

The combined upload must be a PDF not exceeding 1 MB.

Applicants must provide their contact details, qualification, previous position, organization, work experience and experience in Madagali or the proposed location.

Applications close on 10 August 2026.