WASH Cholera Specialist (P3) @UNICEF Nigeria

🚨 Call for Applications: WASH Cholera Specialist (P3) – UNICEF Nigeria

Are you an experienced WASH professional passionate about saving lives and strengthening public health systems? An urgent opportunity is open for a WASH Cholera Specialist (P3) to support the work of Nigeria through UNICEF in Maiduguri.

This role focuses on delivering critical cholera preparedness and response interventions in high-risk and outbreak-affected communities across Borno and Yobe States, as part of initiatives supported by UNICEF’s mission.

📍 Position Details

• Location: Maiduguri, Nigeria
• Duration: 3–6 months (urgent deployment)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Organization: DRRS supporting UNICEF Nigeria

🎯 Key Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of cholera WASH interventions in affected communities in line with UNICEF standards.
• Coordinate with government, partners, and humanitarian actors—collaboration with UNICEF is essential for this role.
• Support water quality monitoring, sanitation, hygiene promotion, and disinfection as part of the UNICEF-supported program.
• Strengthen outbreak preparedness and rapid response systems, fulfilling UNICEF’s operational goals in the region.
• Provide field-level technical support, supervision, and reporting for the UNICEF intervention.

✅ Requirements

• Advanced degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Engineering, or related field; previous work with UNICEF considered an asset.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in WASH, public health emergency response, or cholera programming, ideally in collaboration with UNICEF or similar organizations.
• Proven experience in outbreak response coordination that includes activities linked with UNICEF or partners.
• Experience in northeast Nigeria or similar humanitarian settings is a strong advantage, especially if aligned with UNICEF’s priorities.

📩 How to Apply

Send your CV, short motivation letter, and availability to:
📧 drrs@rvo.nl Please include UNICEF in your subject line for clarity.

⏰ Deadline: 25 June 2026 (9:00 AM CEST)
Note: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis due to urgency, as requested by UNICEF protocols.

📄 Full Terms of Reference

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to life-saving humanitarian efforts, strengthen health systems, and make real impact in vulnerable communities through work with UNICEF.