YIPDI is a Youth-led non-profit organization providing assistance in humanitarian and developmental context to the most vulnerable and marginalized populations affected by disaster and conflict especially children, women and men segregated by age in the north east Nigeria (Borno, Adamawa and Yobe), Northwest, as well as South-South Nigeria.
YIPDI as organization strife to promote peace, protect right; restore and improve the wellbeing of vulnerable and marginalized population. Our areas of intervention include protection (CP, GBV, HLP) Education, WASH, Food Security Livelihood, Health and Nutrition, Peace building and women empowerment.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: WASH Officer
Location: Magumeri/Gubio
Job type: Contract
Job Description
- YIPDI is in search for a WASH Technical Officer who will work under the leadership and supervision of the Project Manager, accountable for professional technical contribution to drilling and construction of the WASH project activities within the frame work of the emergency response program in Borno state Nigeria
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Visiting sites and ensuring quality assurance of construction being delivered and adherence to design specifications
- Coordinating technical workshops in the targeted health facilities with communities
- Assist in the selection, design and construction of water systems, using groundwater or surface water, including abstraction, storage, treatment and distribution for new systems or rehabilitation of existing systems
- Provide technical assistance to the Sector Manager to assess sanitation needs, and design and implement the most appropriate form of sanitation system, in consultation with male and female beneficiaries, which includes excreta disposal, refuse disposal, vector control and drainage
- Consider different maintenance mechanisms, ensuring that they are appropriate to the local context and cultural norms and that facilities are sustainable
- Prepare a Written Work Instruction for use on-site to bring clarity to contractor’s roles and responsibilities in each stage of the execution of construction activities
- Prepare training tools on relevant technical topics and conduct trainings for both internal staff and external stakeholders
- Responsible for managing WASH technical assistants and technicians
- Liaise closely with the WASH PHP team throughout the planning, design and implementation stages of the WASH technical activities. Hygiene promotion is a vital element in such infrastructure activities.
- Build a data base of technical support projects and share with relevant stakeholders
- Submit technical report and consumption report to the WASH D program manager (Upon request)
- Assist in the preparation of weekly, monthly and quarterly progress reports
Position Required
- Degree/HND in Water Engineering, Civil Engineering, and other related fields with a minimum of 4 years field experience
- Previous experience with other NGOs
- Training and experience on borehole and VIP latrine
- 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
Application closing Date
25th November 2024
How to Apply
Send their CVs and cover letter to [email protected] and put in copy [email protected] using the position and MA/YBP/004 as subject of the mail
NOTE: Youth Integrated for Positive Development Initiatives (YIPDI) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without discrimination of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disabilities or genetics
