WATER, SANITATION AND HYGIENE (WASH) OFFICER/Engineer At Save the Slum Initiative (STSI)IN BORNO
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: WATER, SANITATION AND HYGIENE (WASH) OFFICER/Engineer
Department: WASH/Program Operations | Location:Maiduguri, Borno State
Reports To: WASH Coordinator/Program Manager
Contract: 6 Months | Start: Immediate
ABOUT SAVE THE SLUM INITIATIVE
Save the Slum Initiative (STSI), established in 2016, improves welfare and protection of children, women, and vulnerable groups affected by armed conflict. We focus on WASH, Health, Protection, and Livelihood programming, partnering with UNICEF, IOM, UNFPA, and having reached over 1 million people across Nigeria.
POSITION SUMMARY
Plan, implement, and monitor WASH interventions for conflict-affected populations in North-East Nigeria, requiring strong technical expertise in infrastructure development, hygiene promotion, and emergency response.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Technical Implementation (40%)
- Design and implement emergency WASH interventions (water supply, sanitation, hygiene promotion)
- Conduct technical assessments in IDP camps and host communities
- Oversee construction/rehabilitation of boreholes, water points, latrines
- Ensure compliance with Nigerian standards, Sphere standards, donor requirements
- Supervise water quality testing and treatment processes
Infrastructure Management (25%)
- Manage borehole drilling per Nigerian Code NCP 027:2010
- Install/maintain hand pumps, motorized pumps, solar systems
- Design sanitation facilities and waste management systems
- Coordinate with contractors for quality assurance
- Manage WASH supplies procurement
Community Engagement (20%)
- Implement hygiene promotion targeting key behaviors
- Train communities/staff on hygiene practices, water treatment
- Establish Water Management Committees, hygiene networks
- Conduct education in schools, health facilities, communities
- Develop IEC materials in local languages (Hausa, Kanuri) Monitoring & Reporting (15%)
- Develop monitoring frameworks and data systems
- Conduct water quality testing using field kits
- Monitor facility functionality and utilization
- Prepare technical reports (weekly/monthly)
- Support surveys and impact assessments
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, Public Health, or related field
- 3-5 years WASH experience in humanitarian/development contexts
- Emergency WASH response and infrastructure development experience
- Nigeria experience preferred
Technical Skills
- Borehole drilling, pump installation, water system design
- Water testing, treatment methods, quality control
- Construction management, contractor supervision
- Nigerian technical standards knowledge
- GIS mapping, AutoCAD, project management
Personal Competencies
- English fluency (Hausa/Kanuri preferred)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication, training abilities
- P hysical fitness for field work, remote travel
- Cultural sensitivity, community engagement skills
PARTNERSHIPS & COORDINATION
- WASH Sector Working Groups, government agencies (Water Resources Ministry, RUWASSA)
- Internal teams (Health, Nutrition, Child Protection)
- Local contractors, suppliers, community leaders
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Cover letter highlighting technical experience
- Detailed CV with relevant projects
- Academic certificates, professional certifications
- Technical portfolio (drawings, reports) if available
- Three professional references, valid ID/driver’s license
Link: https://forms.gle/NTpqPvnLmKSXByuJ7
Subject: WASH Officer Application Deadline: 10thOctober
NOTE:
By submitting your Application you agree to STSI ZERO Tolerance to:
- Fraud
- Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, Abuse and Child Abuse
Our employees enjoy a work culture promoting diversity and inclusion.
STSI provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
Candidates available to start immediately are highly preferred.
Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
Contact: Save the Slum Initiative
23 Kololori Street Off NNPC Depot, Maiduguri, Borno State
Email: contactus@savetheslum.org.ng | hr@savetheslum.org.ng Website: www.savetheslum.org.ng
