WASH Officer - National Position
Nationale Stelle
Afrika
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.
Malteser International has 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 (water, sanitation and hygiene), 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, including 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 sensitisation on nutrition). Malteser International applies a participatory, gender-sensitive and inclusive approach.
For our work in Katsina, Nigeria, Malteser International is looking for two qualified WASH Officers – National Position.
The WASH Officer will oversee all water and sanitation activities within the Malteser International program in Katsina State, Nigeria. In fulfilling these duties, the WASH Officer must ensure full compliance with Malteser International’s and the donor’s administrative, human resources, finance, safety and security, and logistics procedures at the workplace.
Your responsibilities:
- Coordinate Field Activities: Ensure timely and effective implementation of project activities, including daily coordination, planning, procurement, financial requests, and supervision of contractors in field locations
- Planning & Logistics: Prepare monthly activity and staff movement plans, coordinate with contractors and teams, facilitate transport and logistics between field and Maiduguri office
- Finance & Procurement: Develop advance and procurement requests, submit required documentation, and follow up with finance and logistics departments for timely processing and clearance
- Monitoring & Reporting: Provide regular updates on project progress, security issues, humanitarian needs, and support in MEAL (monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning) activities, including data collection and internal reporting
- Capacity Building & Training: Design and deliver training for Water User Committees and WASHCOMM, assess capacity-building needs, and coordinate with HR for staff development
- Compliance & Coordination: Ensure compliance with internal policies (Codes of Conduct, PSEAH), collaborate with other sectoral teams and partners, and maintain alignment with technical guidelines and strategies
- Safety & Security: Monitor the local security context, report incidents, and contribute to organisational duty of care in coordination with the safety and security team
Your profile:
- Minimum academic qualification of B.Eng. in Civil and Water Infrastructure or related Engineering courses with at least 4 years experience with an INGO in a developing country and/or humanitarian context
- Extensive field team management experience as well as security, safety, and resource management experience
- Excellent project management, partnership management, and coordination skills
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the capacity to see the big picture and make sound judgments and decisions
- Proactive, resourceful, solutions- and results-oriented, with a genuine interest in learning
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work with and lead project teams and partners to deliver innovative programs
- Ability to work effectively with local governments, align with MI values and standards, and cope in stressful or hostile environments, including travelling to deep field locations and conducting partner visits
What we offer:
- Start Date: 1st June 2025
- Duty Station: Katsina State, Nigeria
- Duration of contract: Until December 2025 with the possibility of renewal
- Salary expectation: Salary according to qualification and experience
- 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, please apply online at our job portal until 8th May 2025.
Qualified and interested female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.