WASH Engineer

Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

Full Time

Programmes - WASH

Mid 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, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, Food Security and Livelihoods and Social Protection.

Action Against Hunger 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-sectorial humanitarian and development interventions in Northeast and Northwest Nigeria, funded by AFD, EU/ECHO, French Government, GAC, GFFO, SIDA, US Government, and WAM Foundation.
Action Against Hunger is currently looking to fill the role of Grants and Compliance Manager who will be responsible for overseeing all critical aspects of the grant cycle from pre-award to post-award including donor compliance, timely and quality reporting, internal and external coordination.

Position Details
Reporting to: WASH Programme Manager
Proposed start date: 15 November 2025
Work location: Maiduguri State

Key Responsibilities:
Objective 1: Overall supervision of water and sanitation construction activities including preparing technical designs and bills of quantities

Support the governance and sustainable access to safe water by working with RUWASA, LGAs, and other stakeholders to implement WASH governance recommendations.
Together with partner, conduct technical assessments, prepare designs, and develop Bills of Quantities (BoQs) for water and sanitation facilities rehabilitation, upgrade and new construction. To visit sites and ensure quality assurance of construction being delivered and adherence to design specifications
To make sure that the technical activities are up to the ACF standards (WASH package)
Facilitate the selection, design and construction of sanitation and water systems. In water using ground water or surface water, including abstraction, storage, treatment and distribution for new systems or rehabilitation of existing systems.
In collaboration of partner, assess sanitation needs, and design and implement the most appropriate form of sanitation system, in consultation with male and female beneficiaries, which includes excreta disposal, refuse disposal, vector control and drainage that can contribute to sanitation ladder using available resources at affordable price that meet at least minimum standard.
Consider different maintenance mechanisms, ensuring that they are appropriate to the local context and cultural norms and that facilities are sustainable
Regularly conduct water quality test/analysis from and inform result to WASH technical team for decision.
Coordinate the data collection in targeted aquifers and monitor water levels, temperature, and conductivity in collaboration with NIHSA.

Objective 2: Build the capacity of staff and partners including community engagement.

Prepare training tools on relevant technical topics and conduct trainings for both internal staff and external stakeholders
Development of technical guidelines and tools related to quality WASH intervention.
Assess areas for improvement and recording lessons learnt for future activities
Support the formation gender-sensitive WASH Committees (WASHCOMs) and artisan in target communities, ensuring female representation.
Building the capacity of consortium partners on water, sanitation and hygiene.
Train and build the capacity of WASHCOMs (WASH Committees), local artisans, Government stakeholders and partners on the construction and maintenance of WASH facilities.
Engage with communities to ensure their active participation in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of WASH activities.

Objective 3: Coordinate with internal staff and local stakeholders to ensure smooth project implementation

Liaise closely with the Hygiene promotion officer throughout the planning, design and implementation stages of the WASH technical activities.
Together with san mark officer and logistic, support the identification and selection of TBOs using the SOPs and ACF guidelines.
Collaborate closely with the sanitation-marketing officer to integrate sustainable sanitation and hygiene practices into community and institutional settings, including the promotion of latrine construction, hygiene awareness campaigns, and waste management initiatives.
Ensure that effective communication and networking is developed and maintained through partnership and collaboration
Team with local Government and sectoral stakeholders/counterparts to exchange information on WASH technical implementation status
Build a data base of technical support projects and share with relevant stakeholders
In collaboration with relevant stakeholders, ensure each activity a sustainability plan is consider at the design stage and put to action.

Objective 4: Coordination and Reporting WASH activities

Maintain effective communication with partners, local government and sectoral stakeholders, exchanging information on the status of WASH technical activities.
Prepare and submit regular technical reports, including progress updates, data/facility mapping, and quality assessments, using tools like MWater
Liaise with other team members to develop trainings , Monitoring and Evaluation reports
Prepare and share WASH section weekly, monthly and quarterly/annual progress reports to program manager.
Assist in development of weekly, biweekly and monthly activity report as directed by WASH program manager
Coordinate with logistics, HR, and finance teams regularly to ensure alignment with project goals and resource allocation.
Liaise with on-site construction supervision personnel on technical matters and provide technical reports to the Programme Manager as needed.

Additional Responsibilities

Regularly engage with implementing partners to gather insights, provide technical feedback, and address challenges in WASH implementation.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of WASH practices by documenting lessons learned, sharing best practices, and participating in sectoral coordination meetings and workshops.
Ensure that all WASH activities comply with SPHERE minimum standards and other relevant guidelines, maintaining a strong focus on quality, safety, and sustainability.
Advocate for the integration of WASH services with other sectoral interventions, including health, education, and livelihoods, to maximize the impact and sustainability of the project.

Position Requirements:

Minimum of Bachelor’s degree/HND in Civil Engineering, Water engineering, Geology, Building and other related fields
At least 3 years of progressive experience in supervising WASH-related construction activities, including the design and implementation of water and sanitation infrastructure.
Previous experience in supervising water and sanitation construction and rehabilitation activities
Experience working in the humanitarian sector, preferably with ACF
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with communities and government stakeholders.
Ability to adapt and be flexible in changing environments.
Fluent in Hausa and English, with excellent report-writing and technical presentation skills. Kanuri language ability is an advantage.

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, 3rd November 2025 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 (bot 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

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