LGA Field Technical Officer ₦7.5M to ₦10M annual gross - NAIJA STICK

LGA Field Technical Officer ₦7.5M to ₦10M annual gross

Title: LGA Field Technical Officer (2 positions)

Company: Self Help Africa

Location: Kano State

Contract type: Fixed term contract, full-time (local)

Period: 18 months, subject to renewal

Remuneration: ₦7.5M to ₦10M annual gross

Reports to: Project Manager

Established in 1984, Self Help Africa is an international development organisation that works through agriculture and agri-enterprise development to address hunger, poverty, social inequality and the impacts of climate change. 

• We believe that equitable economic development is key to lifting communities out of long-term poverty, empowering them to take control of their futures and improving their quality of life. 

Our three core values are:

Impact: We are accountable, ambitious and committed to systemic change.

Innovation: We are agile, creative and enterprising in an ever-changing World.

Community: We are inclusive, honest and have integrity in our relationships

Project description

Self Help Africa (SHA) is proposing a pilot to introduce chlorine dispensers in rural Kano State, Nigeria. 

• The Dispensers for Sustainable Rural Water in Nigeria DiSuRWIN program aims to improve access to safe water and reduce the prevalence of water-borne diseases. 
• The pilot will reach an estimated 110,000 people through the installation of 550 chlorine dispensers across communal water points. 
• The project seeks to integrate chlorination within health functions, and within water supply service delivery and financing models in Kano State.
• The Field Technical Officer will play a critical role in the effective implementation of a rural water supply project aimed at improving child health through sustained access to potable, treated drinking water. 
• The Officer will be responsible for supporting the timely delivery of project activities at the Local Government Area (LGA) level, including technical oversight, team coordination, stakeholder engagement, capacity building, monitoring and evaluation, financial planning, and reporting.

This position requires a solid understanding of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) systems, with specific experience working in rural contexts. 

The Officer will collaborate closely with Local Area Mechanics (LAMs), CHEWs, LGA WASH units, and state-level RUWATSSA teams to promote preventive maintenance models and transition from reactive to planned service delivery approaches

Specific duties and responsibilities

Plan, design and ensure delivery of project activities at the state and LGA level in line with the Project scope of work and Self Help Africa Operations Guideline

Coordinate with project stakeholders at the State and LGA level including local government, WASH Department/Unit, local Area Mechanics (LAMs), WASHCOMs and other stakeholders.

• Monitor and ensure planned activities are implemented at the LGA level as per project’s design and budget allocations.
• Provide strategic and technical support to partners (WASH Unit and LAMs) – including in terms of M&E capacities, to community partners (WASHCOMs), and other stakeholders to ensure on-time implementation of project activities at LGA level.
• Ensuring quality of delivery: proper evaluation of needs, proper rehabilitation of water points, proper organization of workshops and implementation of what will be agreed during workshop, promotion of preventative approach and support to stakeholders for professional maintenance services

Support in the development/identification of training modules SBCC (Social Behavior Change Communication), (Information, Education and Communication) and promotional materials.

• Provide support to MEAL team for the tracking and monitoring of progress, data collection, database administration, documentation of the project’s impacts and results, and M&E related support at the LGA level as required.

Conduct regular visits to fields, documentation on field activities including project’s impacts and results, and submit reports to line manager timely.

• Ensure health safety and security measures during facilitation of activities at field level.
• Other duties as assigned by the line manager and the Country Director.
• Strengthening and capacity building of Local Technicians and WASHCOM Groups
• Support Project stakeholders at the LGA level, and WASH Unit in developing training guide to facilitate WASH activities in the communities.
• Provide technical support to field teams in designing and conducting capacity building activities for Local Technicians and WASHCOMs as per capacity development plan.

Accountability 

In line with Self Help Africa’s commitments under the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS), the job holder will: 

• Actively promote meaningful community participation and consultation at all stages of the project cycle (planning, implementation, M&E).
• Work with relevant colleagues to ensure that the Community Feedback and Response Mechanism (CFRM) is functional and accessible, that feedback and complaints are welcomed and addressed.
• Work with relevant colleagues to ensure that information about CFRM, safeguarding and expected staff behaviour is disseminated among programme participants and communities. 

Key relationships

Internal: Programme, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning, Finance & Admin, Procurement, HR & Admin, Security and Communications teams.

External: LGA WASH Unit, CHEW, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications:

University degree in Water & Sanitation Engineering, Geology, Rural Development, Public Health, Social Sciences or any field related to WASH

• ICT skills, and proficient in using MS Office.
• At least 4 years’ working experience with INGO/NGO in a similar or equivalent position.
• Knowledge of mWater, Kobo and other monitoring tools used by Government (WASH IMS) is required.

Experience & Skills

Experience in the field of WASH systems strengthening, Village Level Operations and Maintenance (VLOM).

Strong expertise in hand pump maintenance and rehabilitation.

Experience in development of high standard SBCC and IEC material, training module, and promotional material.

• Experience in community development especially empowerment and leadership development of community groups.
• Proven experience with project requiring strong M&E.
• Experience in working with culturally diverse teams.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Effective communication, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Understanding of WASH service delivery models.
• Understanding of Village Level Operation and Maintenance (VLOM).
• Monitoring and evaluation.
• Communication, networking, facilitation and community mobilisation.
• Reporting and documentation.

How to Apply 

Application Procedure:  

Fill and send the attached Self Help Africa application form and also send your cover letter and CV in a single document (of not more than 6 pages) to this link.

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