About this role
The role is for a Project Officer (WASH) at New Foundation for Displaced Persons (NFDP) in Borno. It involves producing BoQs and WASH design drawings, supervising construction and rehabilitation of water supply and sanitation infrastructures, and ensuring adherence to standards and safety. The position reports to the National Coordinator and requires coordinating with MEAL, contractors, communities, and government/partners to support project delivery and outcomes. The organisation focuses on supporting people displaced by crises to survival, recovery and rebuild. The role requires engagement with communities at all phases and reporting on infrastructure development to NFDP leadership.
What you would do
- Develop accurate Bills of Quantities and technical drawings for WASH interventions with relevant staff and partners.
- Coordinate with MEAL to support assessments, monitoring, and documentation of results.
- Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, case studies, and success stories.
- Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders to support programme delivery and sustainability.
- Supervise technical aspects of project implementation and ensure contractors complete work on time, safely, and to standard.
- Ensure community involvement and promote community ownership of projects.
- Ensure construction standards and site security practices are followed.
- Provide feedback to monitoring and evaluation to assess effectiveness and suggest improvements.
- Produce regular written and verbal reports to the National Coordinator on infrastructure developments.
- With programme officer and contractor, develop and maintain weekly and monthly project plans and records of WASH work including site visits.
What they are asking for
- University degree in Water Engineering, Civil Engineering or related discipline.
- At least 3 years of experience in a similar role or in construction environments.
- Professional experience in WASH in displaced populations (soft/hard aspects).
- Ability to use civil and water resources software (EPANET, AutoCAD) and strong computer literacy (Word, Excel, Internet).
- Excellent programme implementation skills and good communication abilities.
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
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