WASH Assistant at Unique Care and Support Foundation (CASFOD)

JOB TITLE: WASH Assistant

JOB DETAILS:

• The WASH Assistant will support the in the overall objective of the construction/rehabilitation of water and sanitation facilities as well as leading hygiene promotion and menstrual hygiene management. 

 Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the construction and rehabilitation of water and sanitation facilities and ensuring that the construction is of the highest quality and as per original design. 
• To assist in monitoring of water quality through continual testing and undertaking activities to address poor quality. 
• Lead technically towards the drilling of boreholes in schools and communities. 
• Lead sanitation parades in communities. 
• Maintain good coordination with the WASH team, Community Hand Pump Mechanics, community hygiene promoters, sanitation committees to ensure the quality of the implemented activities and provide technical support for all hygiene related issues. 
• Promote safe WASH practices, including appropriate use and maintenance of WASH facilities and services among target communities. 
• Assist in communicating effectively with the communities targeted, ensuring that hygiene and health messages are passed on with participatory interventions, allowing ownership and empowerment of the beneficiaries to influence their hygiene and health. 
• Lead orientation on menstrual health management including the distribution of dignity and menstrual kits. 

 Qualifications and Experience

• 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 1-2 years post NYSC relevant experience. 
• Previous experience. 
• Experience in WASH and in community-based program. 
• Community mobilization and advocacy experience. 
• Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint) 
• Fluency in English and Hausa spoken and written. 
• 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. 

HOW TO APPLY
To Apply For The Ongoing Unique Care and Support Foundation (CASFOD) Job Recruitment, Visit APPLICATION PORTAL To Submit Your Application!

Note

• No applications will be received at CASFOD office neither through any email address.
• CASFOD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Women and Persons with Disability are highly encouraged to apply.
• Background and reference checks will be conducted, and ethics is part of annual performance appraisals.
• CASFOD will require applicants to self-declare prior issues of sexual or other misconduct, termination of past employment, criminal records, and concerns registered with government authorities regarding