Hygiene Promotion Assistant - National Position

Type of employment
National Position
Country
Nigeria
Continent
Africa

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.

Malteser International has been working in Nigeria since 2017. In Northeast Nigeria and more specifically in Borno State, MI is currently active in the WASH sector for improving the lives of both the IDP population as well as the host communities. The WASH activities focus on improved access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene. They include NFI distribution, solarization of boreholes, rehabilitation of hand pumps, construction of latrines and hygiene promotion. Malteser International thereby applies a participatory, gender sensitive and inclusive approach ,food nutrition,security and livelihood.

For its work in Benue, Nigeria, Malteser International is looking for a motivated Hygiene Promotion Assistant – National Position.

The Hygiene Promotion Assistant  is responsible in the implementation of WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) interventions in Benue State through effective hygiene promotion and community engagement activities. The role will ensure proper assessment of hygiene and sanitation needs, implementation of hygiene promotion strategies, and distribution of hygiene/NFI materials in targeted communities..

Your responsibilities:

  • Conduct hygiene and sanitation needs assessments and support distribution of hygiene/NFI items.
  • Train and supervise hygiene promotion volunteers/incentive workers on hygiene education approaches and facilitation skills.
  • Implement hygiene promotion activities in line with approved plans, including CHAST/PHAST and community sensitization campaigns.
  • Ensure proper implementation of hygiene and sanitation components of WASH projects within the allocated budget and timeline meeting international standards.
  • Prepare reports, maintain activity data systems, and support MEAL functions including monitoring and documentation of lessons learned.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders and support field engagement, including camp visits, meetings, and logistics for hygiene/NFI kits distribution.
  • Compliance with Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) standards, ensuring safe, ethical, and accountable conduct in all interactions with beneficiaries and communities.

Your profile:

  • Minimum academic qualification: Diploma in Public Health, Community Health, Environmental Health, or related relevant field, with practical field experience in WASH/hygiene promotion programs
  • Experienced in conducting hygiene and sanitation needs assessments and supporting distribution of hygiene/NFI kits in community and camp settings.
  • Strong experience in developing, testing, and utilizing IEC materials, as well as maintaining monitoring tools and hygiene promotion databases.
  • Strong ability to coordinate field activities, engage stakeholders, support vulnerable groups, and promote gender mainstreaming.
  • Strong understanding of gender, protection, and inclusion in humanitarian work.
  • Strong written and spoken English required or local language skills are an asset.
  • Possesses excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical, and report-writing skills.

What we offer:

  • Start Date: July 2026
  • Duty Station: Benue State Nigeria 
  • Duration of contract: December 2026 with possibility of extension.
  • Salary according to Malteser International salary grade
  • Other benefits:Group Life Insurance premium, Health insurance Package (Single/family Plan),13th Month pay.
  • Annual Leave + Compensation Leave + Academic Leave + Wedding Leave + Compassionate Leave - applicable 

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.

How to apply:

If you are interested in this position, kindly submit your extensive application (CV, letter of motivation, and three professional references) online at our job portal until 08 July  2026.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.