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Emergency WASH Officer - National Position

Type of employment
National Position
Continent
Africa
Country
Nigeria

Malteser International is the international humanitarian relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For over 60 years we provide relief and recovery for people during and following conflicts and disasters around the world. Christian values and humanitarian principles form the foundations of our work. In over 30 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, we support people in need – regardless of their religion, origin or political convictions.

We have  been working in Nigeria since 2017. In Northeast Nigeria and more specifically in Borno, Taraba and Adamawa States, MI is currently active in the WASH, Protection and FNSL sectors for saving and  improving the lives of both the IDP/refugee  populations as well as the host communities. The WASH activities focus on improved access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene which include NFI distribution, solarization of boreholes, rehabilitation of hand pumps, construction of latrines and hygiene promotion. The protection activities focus on prevention and response to Gender Based Violence (GBV)  cases.  The Food Nutrition Security and Livelihood interventions mainly focus on micro gardening, pullet rearing for egg production, composting and Nutrition (food demonstration, referrals of malnutrition cases to nutrition partners, and sensitization on nutrition). Malteser International applies a participatory, gender-sensitive and inclusive approach.

For its work in Maiduguri, Jere and Konduga, Borno State Nigeria, Malteser International is looking for an Emergency WASH Officer  – National Position.

Under the management of the Area Coordinator (Maiduguri, Jere and Konduga), the incumbent of this position will represent Malteser International values and principles in interaction with staff and external audiences for the response to floods in Maiduguri. The post holder will be responsible for overall community mobilization and engagement, timely planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring and review of the project. S/He oversees the Emergency Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) components of the South Sudan Joint Response Emergency Project – Phase 3 (SSJR 3) for its successful implementation according to approved donor and government agreements. 

Your responsibilities:

  • Plan the weekly activities for his/her team under the coordination of the line Manager
  • Anticipate administrative and Logistics issues (requests and communicate in advance)
  • Ensure the implementation of the Emergency Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) component of the project according to the approved donor and government agreements
  • Encourage the community participation in the project
  • Facilitate trainings and promotional activities towards improving the hygiene and sanitation practices of the local experts and communities
  • Ensure the integration of WASH activities with other for greater advantage of the beneficiaries
  • Develop and regularly update a detailed project work plan guiding the project implementation and ensure this is used by the project team to monitor project progress towards completion of the WASH component of the project

Your profile:

  • At least 2 years relevant project management experience in emergencies, or WASH-related projects in international NGOs or similar organisations, including experience in CCM setting is well appreciated
  • Understanding of and experience in the project implementation techniques, participatory planning, implementation and monitoring basic practices, including experience in assessment, design, bill of quantity preparation and hygiene promotion tools in WASH
  • Proven skills in managing changes, achieving results, ensuring quality, team building and capacity building
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including cultural sensitivity, assertiveness and negotiating skills as well as ability to team work in remote rural areas and under pressure 
  • Prepare terms of reference and contractual agreements with contractors, including experience in developing and monitoring budgets
  • An understanding of child rights and their protection and fulfilment in the development context
  • Spoken and written fluency in English and computer literacy (MS Office, etc.)

What we offer:

  • Start Date: Subject to the availability of funding
  • Duty Station: Maiduguri, Jere and Konduga
  • Salary expectation: According to qualification and experience
  • Group Life Insurance Package, Health Insurance Package, 13th Month bonus, and other petty benefits like monthly call card and beverages

Working for Malteser International

Malteser is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all people, regardless of gender, confession or origin.

Malteser International is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. Malteser International conducts reference and background checks for all staff (including criminal records check for specific roles). Any candidate offered a job with Malteser International will be expected to sign MI’s Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

Whether you work as a specialist on overseas service or in one of our regional offices - we offer you a challenging working environment in an experienced international team. More than 1,000 national and international staff are currently deployed in various crisis and disaster areas around the world as well as in our regional offices in Cologne and New York City. For more information please have a look here.

Contact Details:

How to apply:

If you are interested in this position, please apply online at our job portal until Friday, 5th October 2024.

N.B Your cover letter and resume should be saved as one PDF document.

Please note that the recruitment will be done on a rolling basis and may terminate

 before the deadline when the qualified candidate is identified.