WASH Consultant at Unified Culture Promotion Foundation in Borno

WASH Consultant at Unified Culture Promotion Foundation

The Unified Culture Promotion Foundation (UNICPF) is a youth and women-led non-profit organization, committed to building resilient communities through the integration of culture into humanitarian aid, peacebuilding, and sustainable development. 

Experience3 – 5 years
Location Borno,Gwoza LGA.

Scope of Work / Key Responsibilities

The Consultant will be responsible for the following:

• Training Design & Preparation
• Develop or adapt training modules/manuals for Artisans and WMC members.
• Prepare training plans, tools, and participatory learning materials.
• Ensure training content is context-specific and easy to understand.

Training Delivery

Conduct training sessions for Artisans on:

• Basic water facility operation and maintenance
• Minor repairs and troubleshooting
• Preventive maintenance practices

Conduct training sessions for WMCs on:

• Roles and responsibilities of WMC members
• Water facility management and governance
• Financial management, record keeping, and tariff collection
• Community engagement and conflict resolution
• Hygiene promotion and water safety practices

Practical Demonstrations

• Support trainees to apply learned skills through demonstrations and group work.
• Monitoring & Reporting
• Assess participants’ knowledge before and after training.
• Document training activities, attendance, and outcomes.
• Submit a comprehensive training report including challenges, lessons learned, and recommendations.

Coordination

• Work closely with the project team, community leaders, and local authorities.
• Ensure inclusiveness, gender sensitivity, and community participation during trainings.

Deliverables

• Training work plan and schedule
• Training materials/manuals
• Conducted training sessions for Artisans and WMCs
• Training attendance sheets and photos
• Final training report

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Water Resources, Civil Engineering, Environmental Health, WASH, Community Development, or related field.
• At least 3–5 years’ experience in WASH programming, especially community water systems.
• Proven experience in training Artisans and Water Management Committees.
• Strong facilitation and participatory training skills.
• Experience working in humanitarian or development settings, preferably in Northeast Nigeria.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, Hausa and knowledge of local languages is an added advantage.

Core Competencies

• Strong technical knowledge of water systems
• Community engagement and facilitation skills
• Report writing and documentation
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• EMPATHY AND COMPASSION: Demonstrates a genuine concern for the well-being of vulnerable individuals.
• INTEGRITY: Maintains the highest ethical standards in all professional activities.
• RESILIENCE: Capable of working under challenging conditions and managing stress effectively.
• PROBLEM-SOLVING: Proactive in identifying issues and implementing solutions.

UNICPF PSEA/GBV, AND CHILD SAFEGUARDING POLICIES:  The successful candidate shall comply and promote the PSEA/GBV, and Child safeguarding Policies at all course and all levels.

UNICPF HAS ZERO TOLERANCE FOR SEXUAL EXPLOITATION ABUSE AND HARASSMENT (SEAH).

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Unified Culture Promotion Foundation on forms.office.com to apply