Overview

The Global Village Healthcare Initiative for Africa (GHIV Africa) is seeking applications for the position of WASH Officer. This role involves overseeing the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions in project communities.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement WASH activities, including water supply systems, sanitation facilities, and hygiene promotion campaigns.
Conduct needs assessments and technical feasibility studies in target communities.
Supervise construction and rehabilitation of WASH facilities such as boreholes, latrines, hand pumps, and water points.
Ensure activities comply with Sphere Standards and national WASH guidelines.
Develop work plans and schedules for WASH interventions.
Facilitate community mobilization and participation in WASH programs.
Support the establishment and training of Water User Committees and sanitation committees.
Promote hygiene behaviour change through community education sessions and campaigns.
Monitor WASH program implementation and ensure timely reporting.
Collect and analyze program data in collaboration with the MEAL team.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and donor reports.
Participate in coordination meetings with local authorities, WASH sector partners, and community stakeholders.
Support the integration of WASH activities with health, nutrition, and education programs.
Support procurement and management of WASH materials and equipment.
Monitor proper use and maintenance of WASH infrastructure.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health, Civil Engineering, Water Resources Management, Public Health, or related field.
Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in WASH programming in humanitarian or development settings.
Experience supervising WASH infrastructure construction projects.
Strong technical knowledge of water systems, sanitation technologies, and hygiene promotion.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Fluency in English; knowledge of relevant local languages is an advantage.