Number of Positions: 1

Location: Gwoza LGA Borno state

Contract type: Full time
Duration: 10 months 

Reporting to: Program Manager
Start Date: As soon as possible

1. Background

FRAD Foundation, in partnership with its Donor seeks a competent and motivated Project WASH Officer to coordinate field activities, engage communities, support technical teams, and ensure smooth delivery of project outputs. Gwoza LGA in Borno State has been severely affected by prolonged conflict, displacement, and recurring public health risks. Access to safe water, sanitation facilities, and hygiene services remains limited for host communities and internally displaced persons (IDPs). The WASH Officer will support the implementation of life-saving WASH interventions aimed at reducing waterborne diseases and improving overall community health in line with humanitarian standards and Donor requirement.

2. Purpose of the Position

The WASH Officer will be responsible for the effective planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of WASH activities in Gwoza LGA, ensuring alignment with the project objectives, Donor requirements and FRAD Foundation operation standard and ensures that all WASH interventions meet quality standards, are community-driven, gender-sensitive, and aligned with national policies, SPHERE standards, and organizational guidelines.

3. Key Responsibilities

 A. Program Implementation

• Implement WASH activities including water supply, sanitation, and hygiene promotion in line with approved work plans.
• Oversee construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance of WASH facilities (boreholes, latrines, bathing shelters, handwashing stations).
• Support hygiene promotion campaigns targeting IDPs and host communities.
• Ensure community participation in WASH interventions, including WASH committees and local leadership.

B. Technical Support & Quality Assurance

• Conduct needs assessments, site assessments, and feasibility studies for WASH interventions.
• Provide on-site technical supervision to contractors and artisans.
• Monitor water quality and sanitation conditions regularly.

C. Coordination & Representation

• Coordinate with relevant government departments (RUWASSA, LGA authorities), clusters, and partners.
• Participate in WASH cluster meetings and coordination forums at LGA level.
• Collaborate with other sector teams (Health, Nutrition, Protection, Shelter).

D. Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation

• Track progress of project activities using FRAD’s MEAL tools and templates.
• Collect, analyze, and report WASH activity data using approved tools.
• Contribute to baseline, post-distribution monitoring, and evaluation exercises.
• Ensure accountability to affected populations through feedback and complaints mechanisms.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly activity reports for internal and donor use.
• Support MEAL teams during baseline, midline, and endline assessments.
• Document success stories, challenges, and lessons learned.

E. Logistics & Operational Support

• Coordinate field logistics, including transport, venue preparation, and distribution planning.
• Ensure proper documentation of all distributions and activity attendance.
• Support procurement processes in line with FRAD and donor guidelines.

4. Required Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• HND, Bachelor’s degree or MSc is an added advantage in Water Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Health, Public Health, or related field.
• Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in WASH programming, preferably in humanitarian or emergency settings.
• Experience working in Northeast Nigeria or conflict-affected areas is a strong advantage.
• Proven experience supervising WASH construction and hygiene promotion activities.

• Proficiency in English; knowledge of Hausa and/or Kanuri is an added advantage.
• Willingness to work in remote, hard-to-reach areas under challenging conditions.

5. Key Competencies

• Strong technical knowledge of WASH standards and approaches.
• Excellent interpersonal and community engagement skills.
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, data collection tools).
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Hausa and/or Kanuri is an asset
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and adaptability
• Community engagement and conflict-sensitive approaches
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good organizational and time-management skills
• Commitment to FRAD’s values, safeguarding, and accountability standards

6. How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit:

• A detailed CV (maximum 3-4 pages)
• A cover letter explaining suitability for the role (Kindly attach all this as a Document while applying)

Applications should be sent via FRAD Foundation Recruitment website: https://fradfoundation.org/jobs/position-title-wash-officer/

Note: 

• Application will be reviewed on rolling basis
• FRAD reserves the right to accept or reject any application and to annul the selection process at any time prior to contract award, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected applicants. 
• FRAD Foundation is committed to diversity equity and inclusion, women and person with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Please also submit your application with the disclosure forms.