WASH and Construction Officer 17 views0 applications

Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries. We save children’s lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential. Save the Children is working in Nigeria because one in five children in Nigeria dies before their fifth birthday. About 40% of children miss out on school and have to  work to survive while nearly 2 million children have lost one or both parents to an AIDS-related disease.

We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: WASH and Construction Officer

Job Identification: 16967
Location: Katsina

Role Purpose

• The WASH and Construction Officer will be responsible for the technical oversight of all construction-related activities, including feasibility assessments, design preparation, BoQ development, tender documentation, and procurement support in collaboration with the Supply Chain team.
• The role will also provide supervision of contractors, conduct regular field monitoring, and ensure compliance with SCI construction standards in close coordination with the Education team, Supply Chain and relevant stakeholders in Katsina and Yobe States.

Key Areas Of Accountability

• Conduct needs assessments in selected schools in coordination with Education and CP teams
• Undertake feasibility studies for classrooms, Temporary Learning Spaces (TLS), WASH facilities, and rehabilitation works
• Conduct site verification, including land availability, safety, and hazard assessments
• Prepare architectural/engineering designs, drawings, BoQs, specifications, and cost estimates
• Supervise construction and rehabilitation of classrooms, TLS, latrines, handwashing facilities, and boreholes
• Ensure compliance with SCI construction standards and technical specifications
• Conduct regular site visits and prepare monitoring reports using standardized tools
• Develop and apply construction quality checklists
• Verify completed works and support certification for payment and final handover
• Support Supply Chain in preparation of tender documents and technical evaluations
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and ensure contractor understanding of scope of work
• Review contractor invoices and verify progress before payment certification
• Monitor contractor performance and compliance with contract terms
• Engage School Management Committees and community stakeholders throughout implementation
• Maintain effective communication with communities on project progress and issues
• Coordinate with government counterparts and relevant stakeholders at LGA and state levels
• Prepare periodic technical, progress, and completion reports
• Ensure Child Safeguarding Risk Assessments are conducted for all construction activities
• Ensure compliance with SCI safeguarding, Do No Harm principles, and H&S standards
• Support final inspection and issuance of completion certificates.

Capacity Building:

• Build capacity of partners and SCI staff on hygiene promotion and WASH practices
• Support community mobilisation activities integrating hygiene promotion
• Represent SCI in technical coordination forums and interagency working groups as required
• Contribute to communication and learning products where necessary.

Representation & Advocacy & Organisational Learning:

• Ensure that Save the Children’s work is coordinated with efforts of other agencies and Government and support Interagency Coordination Sub Working Group, advocating for the specific needs of children. This may involve supporting the coordination of working groups and sub-working groups.
• Under the guidance of the Project Manager, WASH and Construction TA, the Officer will ensure that the ECHO funded project is implemented in selected communities in line with WASH and construction minimum standards.
• Contribute to communications and media work as required.

General:

• Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
• Other ad hoc tasks as requested by Line Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering / Architecture or related fields
• Minimum of 3 years relevant working experience preferably in a humanitarian/recovery context;
• Experience on Construction and WASH related projects specially on design and construction of infrastructures.
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile.

Experience and Skills:

• At least five (5) years post NYSC relevant experience in child protection programming
• Demonstrable commitment to a holistic vision of children’s welfare
• Substantial management experience, preferably in emergencies
• Excellent written and spoken English; local language skills a major advantage
• Demonstrable competence in report writing
• Experience of financial planning and expenditure monitoring as applied to grants management
• Experience of working with communities, and supporting their participation, ownership and empowerment
• Strong representational and communication skills sensitive to the cultural and military/political environment
• The ability to plan and ensure the implementation of projects, and to oversee the  management and report on resources effectively.
• Able to work calmly under pressure in a rapidly changing context
• Proven team management skills
• Adaptability and flexibility; ability and willingness to live in the field
• Competent in Outlook, Word and Excel
• Commitment to upholding Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy, and other Global Policies.

Application Closing Date
17th July, 2026, 12:59 AM.