Senior Technical Officer -WASH

Position Title: Senior Technical Officer -WASH

Location:             Maiduguri, Nigeria

Supervisor:      Chief of Party

Project Description:

FHI 360 UK-Nigeria is the wholly owned subsidiary of FHI 360 UK, who themselves are a wholly owned subsidiary of FHI 360, and combined form part of FHI 360’s family of companies. FHI 360 UK-Nigeria was incorporated in 2026 to carry on the business of programme implementation, project management and the provision of advisory, technical and support services in relation to humanitarian, development, public health, educational and social impact initiatives, including the execution and management of projects funded by governmental, multilateral, bilateral or private institutions. This is in addition to supporting the full range of FHI 360 services, particularly in global health security and economic resilience.

Northeast Nigeria is currently facing a growing humanitarian crisis with a vast number of Internally Displaced Persons in need of emergency assistance. These IDPs are living among host communities, lacking access to livelihoods and resources, ultimately leading to unprecedented levels of malnutrition and food insecurity.

FHI 360 UK and FHI 360 UK-Nigeria are now expanding activities to support FHI 360 in Borno state to respond to the IDP crisis through integrated WASH, Health, Nutrition and Protection interventions

Key Responsibilities:

- Design and Implementation of WASH Systems: Design water supply, sanitation, drainage, and waste management systems for health facilities.
- Develop technical drawings, specifications, and bills of quantities (BoQs) for WASH infrastructure tailored to health facility requirements.
- Oversee construction and installation of WASH systems in health facilities, ensuring that designs are aligned with national health and safety standards.
- Prepare detailed technical drawings, specifications, and bills of quantities (BoQs) for the project.
- Manage contractors and local laborers to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Supervise and guide installation of water supply systems, latrines, waste management facilities, and other WASH infrastructure.
- Be able to prepare technical proposals, work plans, and implementation frameworks
- Ensure safety standards are adhered to on-site.

- Operation and Maintenance of WASH Systems: Ensure proper operation and maintenance (O&M) of water, sanitation, and waste management systems in health facilities.
- Train health facility staff on the routine management and upkeep of WASH systems to ensure sustainability and functionality.
- Develop contingency plans for WASH services in case of breakdowns or emergencies.

- Monitoring and Evaluation: Monitor the functionality and performance of WASH services in IDPs camps/host communities through regular inspections and assessments.
- Provide detailed reports on progress, challenges, and recommendations for improvements in WASH infrastructure and services.
- Prepare project budgets and monitor expenditure against approved allocations
- Track WASH indicators against target as may be required

- Coordination and Collaboration: Represent the organization in meetings with ministries of health, NGOs, and WASH/health
- Work closely with government authorities, local NGOs, international organizations, and other stakeholders.
- Coordinate with public health experts, community leaders, and other teams to integrate hygiene promotion activities with technical interventions.
- Participate in WASH cluster meetings and represent the organization at relevant technical forums.

- Compliance with Standards and Guidelines: Ensure all WASH infrastructure in health facilities adheres to national regulations and international standards (e.g., WHO Guidelines for Environmental Infection Control in Health-Care Facilities, Sphere Standards, UNICEF WASH in Health Facilities guidelines).
- Incorporate gender-sensitive and inclusive designs that address the needs of all users, including patients with disabilities and staff.

Qualifications and Skills:

- Education: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Environmental Engineering, Public Health Engineering, Architecture or a related field. Advanced degree is a plus.
- Experience: Minimum of 7-9+ years of experience in WASH project implementation, with a preferred focus on healthcare settings.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in designing and implementing water supply, sanitation, and waste management systems in healthcare facilities.
- Knowledge of engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD, GIS) and project management tools.

- Soft Skills: Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively with professionals and technical staff.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work in challenging environments, including conflict zones or post-disaster settings.

Languages:

- Fluency in English (oral and written); additional language skills relevant to the region (e.g., Hausa, or local languages) are advantageous.

Safeguarding :

FHI 360 UK-Nigeria is committed to providing a safe environment for all employees, beneficiaries and anyone contracted by FHI 360 UK Nigeria. This Includes taking measures to protect vulnerable people from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) by either FHI 360 UK Nigeria employees or associated personnel. FHI 360 UK Nigeria abides by child safeguarding principles. FHI 360’s Safeguarding Policies apply and flow out to all FHI 360 UK Nigeria staff, board members, volunteers, and partner staff (subcontractors, consultants, vendors, and subrecipients), regardless of the funding mechanism or amount of contract, agreement, or purchase order.

The expected hiring salary range for this role is indexed to USD 15,229 - 20,000 for annual gross salary (basic and allowances). When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, market pay, and budget.  For internal candidates, salary placement will also follow FHI 360’s current promotional increase guidelines

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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