Concern for Women and Children Development Foundation (COWACDI) is a woman- led organization born out of passion for the wellbeing of Women and Children in Nigeria. It has a special interest in mitigating the suffering of the vulnerable persons (mostly Women & Children) in times of crisis. Currently the organization has focused its attention on the Northeast of Nigeria with special emphasis in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states (the BAY states) due to the decade old crises. COWACDI intervenes through community-based approach in addressing Gender-Based Violence prevention and response programmes, child protection, peace-building programmes and empowerment of youth and women. Since its establishment in 2005, humanitarian and developmental interventions have been implementing in Protection, Peace Building, Housing Land & Property (HLP), Non-food Items (NFI), Livelihood. COWACDI operates with full respect for humanitarian law and works with concrete policies and principles of international standard such as humanity, do no harm, impartiality, neutrality and independence and accountability to affected population and Zero Tolerance to Fraud and related activities.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Title: WASH Assistant.
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Experience: 2 Years
Location: MMC Borno State
Job Field: Programmes
Reports to: WASH Officer
Contractual Arrangement: Internal/External
Contract Duration: 24 Months
Planned Timelines: As soon as possible
Role
The WASH Assistant will be responsible in assisting the WASH Officer for the supervision of all WASH-related constructions and rehabilitation. With the directives of WASH Officer, He/She will provide technical support to the team and will be responsible for supervising vendors to ensure all rehabilitation works are done according to the agreed WASH standard.
Responsibilities:
The WASH Assistant will have the following duties and responsibilities:
- Supervises the activities of hygiene Promoters within the community to reduce WASH-related risks
- Monitor data Collect and record on hygiene promotion activities and share them with the WASH technical officer for analysis
- Conduct Training and refreshers for hygiene promoters and other down liners on hygiene and sanitation best practices.
- Participate in WASH coordination meetings and other related field meetings.
- Provide Technical support and on-the-job coaching for hygiene promoters.
- Liaise with the MEAL team to conduct needs assessments, baseline surveys and other assessments
- Be the link between the community leaders and the organization, identifying key hygiene challenges to be addressed.
- Support hygiene promoters in community-based solid waste management initiatives.
- Supervise the mobilization and sensitization of Project participants and community stakeholders by the hygiene promoters in carrying out communal activities.
- Ensure timely completion of project activities according to the weekly and monthly work plan.
- Support Hygiene and MHM Kits distribution and sensitize beneficiaries on the proper use of the hygiene items
- Write weekly/monthly reports and share them with the WASH officer
- Ensure activities are carried out accordingly with Work plan by the hygiene promoters without procrastination.
- Work closely with the WASH officer to develop WASH proposals for implementation
- Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time by supervisor
Core Behaviors:
Understanding humanitarian contexts and application of humanitarian principles:
- Ensure that program goals and activities uphold the principles of the key national and international humanitarian frameworks, codes, and commitments
- Integrate beneficiary accountability principles into the approach
Achieving effective results:
- Ensure efficient and transparent use of resources following internal controls
- Address difficult situations and make tough decisions confidently and calmly
- Consider the wider impact of decisions to be made in the short and long term.
- Continuously provides feedback and updates to achieve improved results
- Document lessons learned and applied them to future projects
Maintaining and developing collaborative relationships:
- Actively listen to different perspectives and experiences of stakeholders
- Actively participate in networks to access and contribute to good practice
- Establish and maintain clear communication and dialogue with disaster and conflict-affected people and other stakeholders
Operating safely and securely:
- Identify and communicate risks and threats and minimize these for oneself and the agency
- Take measures to do no harm and to minimize risks for partners and the communities
- Reduce vulnerability by complying with safety and security protocols set by the organization.
Managing yourself in a pressured and changing environment:
- Help team members practice stress management through prioritization of workloads and modeling of appropriate self-care
- Remain effective and retain perspective in the face of difficult or demanding situations
- Demonstrate personal integrity by using one’s position responsibly and fairly
- Maintain ethical and professional behavior following relevant codes of conduct
- Plan, prioritize, and perform tasks well under pressure
- Take responsibility for your work and the impact of your actions
Leadership: Action; Thinking; Self; Inspiring; Developing Others:
- Demonstrate managerial courage by confronting difficult situations seeking resolution, and stating willingness to champion ideas
- Demonstrate approachability and trust by listening carefully to others, valuing their contribution, and making others feel comfortable by being open and honest about their thoughts and feelings
- Demonstrate self-development and management by taking responsibility for own development and actively seeking out feedback to better understand their strengths and weaknesses.
- Effectively influence others by understanding their interests and showing how they will be met by their own preferred solution
- Give constructive feedback to enhance capabilities and responsibilities to another for his/her development
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree / HND in Statistics, Economics, or any related field from a certified tertiary institution with at least 2 (two) years of proven experience in WASH activity in which includes development of plan design and management, remote area field activities, writing reports, and hygiene promotion.
- Proven experience working in an office environment.
- Listening skills
- Excellent knowledge of the Nigerian Humanitarian and development context
- Excellent reporting skills
- Excellent communication, diplomatic, and writing skills
- Proficient in relevant computer applications
Knowledge & Skills:
- The ability to multitask.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Effective communication skills in English and Native language of the area is of added advantage.
Application Closing Date
19th February, 2025 (2:00pm).
Method of Application:
Hardcopy Applications Kindly submit your CV and Cover Letter in a sealed envelope to be submitted at this location at Concern for Women and Children Development Foundation (COWACDI) No 26, Benue Avenue, Opposite Save the Children Office, Old GRA, Maiduguri, Borno State, stating the position on the envelope and ensure to sign an attendance for submission.
Additional Information
COWACDI is an equal –opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, etc. Kindly ensure that you can work in this location when applying. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply
No application after the closing date will be considered.
COWACDI regrets that, due to the large number of applications we receive, we are unable to reply to every applicant. If you are being considered for the role, a recruiter will contact you. If you are not contacted within 2 weeks, you should consider your application not successful on this occasion.
Note: Never pay for any training, certificate, assessment, or testing fee to the recruiter.
