WASH Engineer / WASH Program Officer – Maiduguri

Save the Slum Initiative is a non-governmental organization with registration CAC/IT/NO 139240, STSI was founded in 2016 and is committed to responding to current needs to improve the life of people living in slums and local communities across Nigeria. STSI envisions improving the living standards of vulnerable persons and communities and our overall aim is to work with urban poor to bring about long-term and sustainable transformation to their quality of life and to also provide better community-based healthcare and empowerment education and environmental improvement to all communities that will serve.

We intervene in various sectors like WASH, Education, Protection, Nutrition, Health, and Livelihood of humanitarian sectors and community development projects. Since its inception in 2016, STSI has been implemented in over 16 States in Nigeria and other African States.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: WASH Officer / WASH Engineer

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Contract

Position Summary

• Plan, implement, and monitor WASH interventions for conflict-affected populations in North-East Nigeria, requiring strong technical expertise in infrastructure development, hygiene promotion, and emergency response.

Key Responsibilities
Technical Implementation (40%):

• Design and implement emergency WASH interventions (water supply, sanitation, hygiene promotion)
• Conduct technical assessments in IDP camps and host communities
• Oversee construction/rehabilitation of boreholes, water points, latrines
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian standards, Sphere standards, donor requirements
• Supervise water quality testing and treatment processes

Infrastructure Management (25%):

• Manage borehole drilling per Nigerian Code NCP 027:2010
• Install/maintain hand pumps, motorized pumps, solar systems
• Design sanitation facilities and waste management systems
• Coordinate with contractors for quality assurance
• Manage WASH supplies procurement

Community Engagement (20%):

• Implement hygiene promotion targeting key behaviors
• Train communities/staff on hygiene practices, water treatment
• Establish Water Management Committees, hygiene networks
• Conduct education in schools, health facilities, communities
• Develop IEC materials in local languages (Hausa, Kanuri)

Monitoring & Reporting (15%):

• Develop monitoring frameworks and data systems
• Conduct water quality testing using field kits
• Monitor facility functionality and utilization
• Prepare technical reports (weekly/monthly)
• Support surveys and impact assessments

Required Qualification 
Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, Public Health, or related field
• 3-5 years WASH experience in humanitarian/development contexts
• Emergency WASH response and infrastructure development experience
• Nigeria experience preferred

Technical Skills:

• Borehole drilling, pump installation, water system design
• Water testing, treatment methods, and quality control
• Construction management, contractor supervision
• Nigerian technical standards knowledge
• GIS mapping, AutoCAD, project management

Personal Competencies:

• English fluency (Hausa/Kanuri preferred)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, training abilities
• Physical fitness for field work, remote travel
• Cultural sensitivity, community engagement skills

Partnerships & Coordination:

• WASH Sector Working Groups, government agencies (Water Resources Ministry, RUWASSA)
• Internal teams (Health, Nutrition, Child Protection)
• Local contractors, suppliers, and community leaders.

Application Closing Date
10th October, 2025.

How to Apply
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Application Requirements

• Cover letter highlighting technical experience
• Detailed CV with relevant projects
• Academic certificates, professional certifications
• Technical portfolio (drawings, reports) if available
• Three professional references, valid ID/driver's license

Note

• By submitting your Application you agree to STSI ZERO Tolerance to:
  • Fraud
  • Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, Abuse and Child Abuse
• Our employees enjoy a work culture promoting diversity and inclusion.
• STSI provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
• Candidates available to start immediately are highly preferred.
• Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.