WASH Officer at Save the Children Nigeria

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Jigawa

Posted 2 years ago

Save the Children is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: WASH Officer

Job ID: 230000H8
Location: Dutse, Jigawa
Grade: 4
Post Type: National
Employee Status: Fixed Term
Team/Programme: Humanitarian

About Save the Children: Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries. We save children’s lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential. Save the Children is working in Nigeria because one in five children in Nigeria dies before their fifth birthday. About 40% of children miss out on school and have to work to survive while nearly 2 million children have lost one or both parents to an AIDS-related disease.

Job Requirements

First Degree in Engineering, Geology, Geography or other WASH-related fields from a recognized/accredited Tertiary Institution in Nigeria
An advanced degree will be an added advantage
At least 3 years post NYSC relevant experience
Previous experience with other local and international NGOs
Training and experience on borehole and VIP latrine construction/rehabilitation
Community mobilization and advocacy experience
Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)
Fluency in English and Hausa spoken and written
Ability to work in partnership with government and other NGO staff
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to work within a team setting
Independence, adaptability and flexibility with good workload management, multitasking and ability to meet tight deadlines
Excellent communication skills