Job opportunity in Borno
🚨 Call for Applications: WASH Cholera Specialist (P3) – UNICEF Nigeria
Are you an experienced WASH professional passionate about saving lives and strengthening public health systems? An urgent opportunity is open for a WASH Cholera Specialist (P3) to support the work of Nigeria through UNICEF in Maiduguri.
This role focuses on delivering critical cholera preparedness and response interventions in high-risk and outbreak-affected communities across Borno and Yobe States, as part of initiatives supported by UNICEF’s mission.
📍 Position Details
- Location: Maiduguri, Nigeria
- Duration: 3–6 months (urgent deployment)
- Start Date: ASAP
- Organization: DRRS supporting UNICEF Nigeria
🎯 Key Responsibilities
- Lead implementation of cholera WASH interventions in affected communities in line with UNICEF standards.
- Coordinate with government, partners, and humanitarian actors—collaboration with UNICEF is essential for this role.
- Support water quality monitoring, sanitation, hygiene promotion, and disinfection as part of the UNICEF-supported program.
- Strengthen outbreak preparedness and rapid response systems, fulfilling UNICEF’s operational goals in the region.
- Provide field-level technical support, supervision, and reporting for the UNICEF intervention.
✅ Requirements
- Advanced degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Engineering, or related field; previous work with UNICEF considered an asset.
- Minimum 8 years’ experience in WASH, public health emergency response, or cholera programming, ideally in collaboration with UNICEF or similar organizations.
- Proven experience in outbreak response coordination that includes activities linked with UNICEF or partners.
- Experience in northeast Nigeria or similar humanitarian settings is a strong advantage, especially if aligned with UNICEF’s priorities.
📩 How to Apply
Send your CV, short motivation letter, and availability to:
📧 drrs@rvo.nl Please include UNICEF in your subject line for clarity.
⏰ Deadline: 25 June 2026 (9:00 AM CEST)
Note: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis due to urgency, as requested by UNICEF protocols.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to life-saving humanitarian efforts, strengthen health systems, and make real impact in vulnerable communities through work with UNICEF.
