Project Support Officer, WASH

Green Concern for Development (GREENCODE) is a registered Nigeria NGO (non-profit) organisation working on social justice and humanitarian response in both the southern and northern regions of Nigeria.  GREENCOE is one of the outstanding and credible national NGO in Nigeria working on both development and humanitarian response programmes. Recently accredited by OCHA for applying for funding on the GSM and MYHRP- Project Model.

We are currently looking for volunteer and intern for the position below in our newly opened field office:

Job Position: Project Support Officer - WASH
Job Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Volunteer
Duration: 3 months (subject to renewal based on some condition)
Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Summary
Be committed to the NGO’s mission, values and policies.

• The WASH Project support will be based in Maiduguri, Borno State and work under the supervision of the State Programe Lead.
• The WASH Project Support officer will provide support to context assessment/Provision of safe water points and develop materials for WASH/hygiene promotion.
• The WASH officer will be involved in the selection, design and construction of water systems using ground or surface water, including abstraction, storage, treatment and distribution for new systems or rehabilitation of existing systems.
• He/she will conduct and promote safe hygiene and mobilize members of the beneficiary communities.
• He/she will also assist in the distribution of WASH NFIs Items kits to registered beneficiaries.

Requirements
Interested candidate will:

• Have a minimum of National Diploma in Public Health, Sociology, Rural Development or other related fields.
• Strong previous experience in WASH response and Hygiene/Sanitation promotion community mobilization.
• Be motivated, creative, flexible and, culturally sensitive.
• Be willing and able to be based and travel regularly within remote areas, where services are limited.
• Be fluent in Hausa, Kanuri/Shuwa and English.
• Have previous working experience in the development or humanitarian sector preferably.
• Have good knowledge of the intervention area/s and local economy.

Remuneration
This position is none paid. Meaning no salary- however, little stipends could be provided occasionally to cover transport and communication.

Note:

• The title of the position for example "Project Support Officer - WASH"must be indicated in the subject line of your e-mail.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted