WASH Officer

About the role

This full-time WASH officer role supports the WASH Specialist in planning and executing Water, Sanitation and Hygiene initiatives so that all activities align with organizational goals and donor mandates. The position is central to delivering sustainable infrastructure and improving public health through water supply systems, sanitation facilities and hygiene promotion. It is based in Borno.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with the WASH Specialist to plan and run projects that meet organizational and funding criteria.
• Help prepare technical designs, bills of quantities and specifications for water infrastructure, and oversee contractors and community teams.
• Aid procurement by drafting technical documents and checking delivered materials for quality.
• Manage the installation, daily operation and upkeep of water systems, including hand pumps and solar-powered units.
• Perform routine water quality tests against WHO and national standards, and guide the maintenance of sanitation facilities.
• Lead participatory approaches such as Community-Led Total Sanitation, and promote waste disposal, pest control and environmental cleanliness.
• Develop hygiene education campaigns (handwashing, food safety, menstrual hygiene) and train community volunteers and hygiene promoters.
• Track hygiene behavior change, generate status updates, conduct follow-up evaluations and coordinate with Health, Nutrition, Shelter and Education departments.
• Represent the organization at local coordination meetings, build the capacity of local WASH committees and government officials, and ensure compliance with Sphere Standards and national guidelines.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience planning and implementing WASH projects.
• Experience supervising contractors and community workers, and in post-construction and post-distribution monitoring.
• Ability to coordinate across sectors for an integrated humanitarian response.
• Commitment to gender equality, protection and environmental stewardship, and to the dignity of beneficiaries.

Required skills

• Technical knowledge of water supply systems, including hand pumps and solar technologies.
• Preparation of technical designs, bills of quantities and specifications; understanding of procurement and quality checks.
• Familiarity with water quality testing protocols (WHO, national guidelines) and Sphere Standards.
• Facilitation of participatory sanitation approaches (CLTS) and hygiene promotion campaigns.
• Monitoring and evaluation skills to track behavioral change and program impact.