WASH Volunteer

About this role

This is a six month volunteer role with Save The Slum Initiative in Borno, focused on WASH activities in communities and IDP camps. The role reports to the WASH Officer and involves promoting hygiene, monitoring water points and facilities, distributing WASH items, and mobilising communities and WASH committees for project activities. The position is unpaid, with potential for a stipend if funding becomes available, and is suited to individuals who can work in local communities and IDP settings. Fresh graduates and NYSC members are encouraged to apply, and the organisation emphasises safeguarding and equal opportunity. Fluency in English is required, with Hausa and/or Kanuri useful for WASH, Protection and Nutrition tasks.

What you would do

• Conduct hygiene promotion and community awareness sessions
• Support monitoring of water points, latrines and hygiene facilities
• Assist with the distribution of hygiene kits and other WASH items
• Help mobilise communities and WASH committees for project activities

What they are asking for

• OND/HND/B.Sc. in Public Health, Environmental Health, Water Resources or a related field
• Must be a resident of Borno State
• Fluency in English; ability to speak Hausa and/or Kanuri is required for certain roles
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, email)
• Willingness to work in communities and IDP camps when required
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work in a team
• Understanding of humanitarian principles is an advantage
• Fresh graduates and NYSC members are encouraged to apply
• Previous volunteer or field experience is an added advantage

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