WASH Officer at Global Village Healthcare Initiative for Africa (GHIV Africa)

Global Village Healthcare Initiative for Africa (GHIV Africa) is a Non-governmental, Non-for profit humanitarian/Developmental organization which started in 2014. We deliver assistance and protection to affected populations before, during and after crisis situations. GHIV Africa was founded to mitigate the health deficit in Africa and to provide all forms of assistance leading to improved quality of life. The organization is equally poised to support the delivery of healthcare services at the doorsteps of every African village by bridging the gap between primary health care delivery and tertiary health care services through a robust referral system. We provide aid to the most vulnerable population regardless of their religion, race, gender and or political affiliation. Our decisions as an organization are not based on political, economic or religious interest but solely on needs of the affected population.
Contract Duration: 6 Months.
Reports to:  Project Manager

Job Purpose: 

The WASH Officer will be responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring, and reporting WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) interventions in project locations. The role ensures the delivery of high-quality WASH infrastructure and hygiene promotion activities that meet humanitarian standards and improve community health outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Program Implementation

Support the design and implementation of WASH activities including water supply systems, sanitation facilities, and hygiene promotion campaigns.
Conduct needs assessments and technical feasibility studies in project communities.
Supervise construction and rehabilitation of WASH facilities such as boreholes, hand pumps, latrines, and water points.
Ensure activities comply with Sphere Standards and national WASH guidelines.
Develop work plans and activity schedules for WASH interventions.

Community Engagement

Facilitate community mobilization and participation in WASH activities.
Support the establishment and training of Water User Committees and sanitation committees.
Promote hygiene behaviour change through community education sessions and campaigns.

Monitoring and Reporting

Monitor WASH program implementation and ensure timely reporting.
Collect and analyze program data in collaboration with the MEAL team.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and donor reports.

Coordination

Participate in coordination meetings with local authorities, WASH sector partners, and community stakeholders.
Support integration of WASH activities with health, nutrition, and education programs.

Logistics and Resource Management

Support procurement of WASH materials and equipment.
Monitor proper use and maintenance of WASH infrastructure.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health, Civil Engineering, Water Resources Management, Public Health, or related field.
Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in WASH programming in humanitarian or development contexts.
Experience supervising WASH infrastructure construction projects.

Skills and Competencies

Strong technical knowledge of water systems, sanitation technologies, and hygiene promotion.
Experience with community-led total sanitation (CLTS) approaches.
Strong reporting and documentation skills.
Ability to work in remote and challenging environments.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). 
Strong organizational, analytical, and reporting skills. 
Ability to work independently and in multi-disciplinary teams. 
Fluency in English; knowledge of relevant local languages is an advantage. 
Previous experience working in the BAY states (Borno, Adamawa, Yobe). 

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

EMPATHY AND COMPASSION: Demonstrates a genuine concern for the well-being of vulnerable individuals.
INTEGRITY: Maintains the highest ethical standards in all professional activities.
RESILIENCE: Capable of working under challenging conditions and managing stress effectively.
PROBLEM-SOLVING: Proactive in identifying issues and implementing solutions.

GHIV AFRICA PSEA/GBV, AND CHILD SAFEGUARDING POLICIES:  The successful candidate shall comply and promote the PSEA/GBV, and Child safeguarding Policies at all course and all levels.

GHIV AFRICA HAS ZERO TOLORENCE FOR SEXUAL EXPLOITATION ABUSE AND HARASSMENT (SEAH)