WASH Technical Assistant
Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria
Full Time
Programmes - WASH
Entry Level
Company Overview
Action Against Hunger is an international humanitarian organization committed to ending world hunger. For almost 45 years, across countries, we have been working to fight undernutrition and support communities affected by crisis across the globe.
We carry out innovative, lifesaving programs in Health, Nutrition, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL), and Social Protection.
Action Against Hunger Nigeria (ACF Nigeria) LTD/GTE began operations in Nigeria in 2010 in response to the high rate of chronic malnutrition in Northern Nigeria, focusing on integrated programming. Action Against Hunger currently implements multi-sectoral humanitarian and development interventions in Northeast and Northwest Nigeria, funded by AFD, EU/ECHO, French Government, GAC, GFFO, SIDA, US Government, and WAM Foundation.
ACF Nigeria is currently looking to fill the role of WASH Technical Assistant, who will be responsible to ensure sustainable quality implementation of WASH construction and hygiene promotion activities at household, health facility and community levels.
Position Details
Reporting to: WASH Engineer
Proposed start date: November 2026
Work location: Katsina, Katsina State
Key Responsibilities:
Objective 1: Support in supervision of water and sanitation construction activities
Objective 2: Assist in training and building the capacity of stakeholders
Objective 3: Coordinate with internal staff and local stakeholders to ensure smooth project implementation
Objective 4: To communicate & report on WASH technical activities
At Action Against Hunger, we foster a work culture that champions diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment where every employee feels valued, respected and empowered to thrive
Application Deadline:
Monday, 9th November, 2026 at 05:00 pm (Nigerian Time)
Important Notice:
Action Against Hunger does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process – this includes application, interview, or processing fees.
Our Commitment:
We are dedicated to preventing all forms of unwanted behavior in the workplace, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct. We are equally committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and adults. We prioritize hiring individuals who embody and uphold our core values.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Action Against Hunger is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Recruitment Process:
All shortlisted candidates will undergo thorough reference and background checks, and are expected to adhere to organizational standards and principles.
Employee Benefits Include (but are not limited to):
All applicants MUST answer every question in the application form. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Action Against Hunger is an international humanitarian organization committed to ending world hunger. For almost 45 years, across countries, we have been working to fight undernutrition and support communities affected by crisis across the globe.
We carry out innovative, lifesaving programs in Health, Nutrition, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL), and Social Protection.
Action Against Hunger Nigeria (ACF Nigeria) LTD/GTE began operations in Nigeria in 2010 in response to the high rate of chronic malnutrition in Northern Nigeria, focusing on integrated programming. Action Against Hunger currently implements multi-sectoral humanitarian and development interventions in Northeast and Northwest Nigeria, funded by AFD, EU/ECHO, French Government, GAC, GFFO, SIDA, US Government, and WAM Foundation.
ACF Nigeria is currently looking to fill the role of WASH Technical Assistant, who will be responsible to ensure sustainable quality implementation of WASH construction and hygiene promotion activities at household, health facility and community levels.
Position Details
Reporting to: WASH Engineer
Proposed start date: November 2026
Work location: Katsina, Katsina State
Key Responsibilities:
Objective 1: Support in supervision of water and sanitation construction activities
- Fully participate in and/or facilitate technical assessments
Objective 2: Assist in training and building the capacity of stakeholders
- Assist in preparing training tools on relevant technical topics and conduct trainings for stakeholders with emphasis on water quality monitoring and sustainability through operation and maintenance of WASH facilities
- Assist the WASH technical officer in the development of technical guidelines and tools
- Capacity building through support training, mentoring and coaching of volunteers and WASH management committee
Objective 3: Coordinate with internal staff and local stakeholders to ensure smooth project implementation
- Liaise closely with the WASH hygiene team throughout the planning, design and implementation stages of the WASH technical activities. Hygiene promotion is a vital element in such infrastructure activities, especially in cholera and other emergency responses
- Team with local Government to exchange information on WASH technical implementation status
Objective 4: To communicate & report on WASH technical activities
- To participate in base meetings
- To submit technical report and consumption report to the WASH technical officer (Upon request)
- Assist in the preparation of weekly report
- Provide full support to WASH technical officer in maintaining regular contact with local stakeholders
- Continue monitoring and recording water quality results of water point in targeted location
- Ensure mapping of all WASH infrastructure on database and water
- Previous experience in supervising drilling and construction activities
- Professional, good organizational capacity, motivated, open, creative, mature, responsible, flexible and, culturally sensitive
- 2 years relevant work experience
- Microsoft Office and designing software Skills (Excel, Power Point, Word)
- Willing and able to be based and travel regularly within remote areas, where services are limited.
- Fluency in Hausa and English
- Previous experience of work in the humanitarian sector
- Good knowledge of the intervention area/s and local economy
At Action Against Hunger, we foster a work culture that champions diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment where every employee feels valued, respected and empowered to thrive
Application Deadline:
Monday, 9th November, 2026 at 05:00 pm (Nigerian Time)
Important Notice:
Action Against Hunger does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process – this includes application, interview, or processing fees.
Our Commitment:
We are dedicated to preventing all forms of unwanted behavior in the workplace, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct. We are equally committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and adults. We prioritize hiring individuals who embody and uphold our core values.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Action Against Hunger is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Recruitment Process:
All shortlisted candidates will undergo thorough reference and background checks, and are expected to adhere to organizational standards and principles.
Employee Benefits Include (but are not limited to):
- 100% health care coverage
- Free and direct access to Talent Soft e-learning platform
- Maternity or Paternity leave
- Compassionate leave for a hospitalized child
- Creche facilities for babies
All applicants MUST answer every question in the application form. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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