Company: International Medical Corps
Job Title: Assistant, WASH – Engineer
Job Reference: 5355
Location: Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria
Office: Katsina
Category: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
About International Medical Corps
International Medical Corps is a global humanitarian organisation dedicated to saving lives, easing suffering and helping communities become self-reliant. The organisation provides healthcare and humanitarian assistance to crisis-affected populations while supporting communities to improve their resilience and access to essential services.
Job Summary
The Assistant, WASH – Engineer will support the delivery of WASH hardware activities under the coordination and guidance of supervisors. The role involves assisting with assessments, planning, preparation of Bills of Quantities (BoQs), technical specifications, engineering drawings and implementation of WASH infrastructure activities.
The successful candidate will support the installation, repair and maintenance of piped water networks, pumps, generators and other water supply systems. The position will also support sanitation and waste management infrastructure in health facilities, IDP camps, refugee camps and host communities.
Key Responsibilities
Assessment
- Assist with rapid needs assessments, including household-level assessments and analysis.
- Support the WASH team in translating identified needs into activity plans and budgets.
Programme Design and Implementation
- Support the implementation of WASH response activities in line with the organisation’s WASH strategy.
- Assist in developing concept papers, letters of intent, proposals and budgets for assigned WASH activities.
- Support the delivery of water, sanitation and solid waste management technologies for health facilities, IDP camps, refugee camps and host communities.
- Serve as a technical focal person for water-related activities, including plumbing, pipeline installation, water system operations and leakage repairs.
- Support sanitation activities including plumbing, latrine construction and daily sanitation operations.
- Support waste management and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) activities.
- Work with community volunteers to identify suitable locations for WASH infrastructure such as latrines and boreholes.
- Coordinate with Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) to identify informal settlements in host communities.
- Conduct on-site maintenance, repairs and fixing of WASH structures.
- Monitor the daily activities of contractors and skilled and unskilled workers.
- Organise and support training sessions on operation and maintenance activities in health facilities, IDP camps, schools and host communities.
- Determine materials required for WASH campaigns and activities.
- Prepare and submit purchase requisitions (PRs) to the logistics and finance sections.
- Work with the WASH team to identify priority areas for strengthening emergency response capacity.
- Ensure SPHERE and WHO standards are incorporated throughout the programme cycle and properly documented.
- Provide regular updates on programme progress, priorities and challenges.
- Collect water samples and conduct water quality tests using the Del Agua Kit when assigned.
- Maintain accurate records of water quality test results.
- Provide accurate raw data to the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) team.
- Contribute to monthly and quarterly WASH reports and prepare progress reports in line with donor and internal reporting requirements.
Information and Coordination
- Provide regular updates on WASH activities, progress, priorities and challenges to the supervisor.
- Represent International Medical Corps in relevant government and non-governmental coordination groups when required and approved by the supervisor.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Water and Sanitation Engineering, Civil Engineering or a relevant technical WASH field.
- At least one year of experience designing and implementing water and sanitation systems in IDP, refugee or migrant contexts, maintaining sanitation systems and implementing hygiene promotion programmes, including experience in a humanitarian setting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least one year of experience supervising contractors and working with international staff, partners and donors.
- Field experience managing WASH programmes in complex humanitarian settings, including emergency response.
- Experience working during emergency and early recovery phases, including assessing and delivering water supply and sanitation interventions.
- Ability to analyse complex problems and develop practical solutions.
- Good understanding of the WASH sector and its software and hardware components.
- Competence in Windows and other relevant software.
- Ability to communicate technical and non-technical information effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to respond appropriately to questions from senior managers, field counterparts and government officials.
- Understanding of gender-related challenges affecting beneficiary groups.
- Ability to read, write, analyse and interpret technical and non-technical information in English.
Additional Technical Requirements
- Preference will be given to qualified candidates from Kankia and Charanchi LGAs. Candidates from other LGAs within Katsina State may subsequently be considered.
- Demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD for preparing and interpreting engineering drawings.
- Knowledge of ArchiCAD or similar design software is an added advantage.
- Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
- Experience preparing Bills of Quantities (BoQs), technical reports, work plans and progress-tracking tools.
- Practical experience supervising WASH infrastructure works, including water systems, sanitation facilities and rehabilitation projects.
- Experience in quality assurance and field supervision.
- Experience conducting site assessments, measurements and cost estimation.
- Experience supervising contractors and artisans.
- Membership or registration with COREN, NSE or another relevant professional engineering body is an added advantage.
Ethical Conduct and Safeguarding
International Medical Corps expects all employees to comply with its Code of Conduct and Ethics, organisational policies and humanitarian standards.
Staff are expected to help prevent fraud, corruption, conflicts of interest, exploitation, abuse, harassment, bullying and other forms of misconduct. International Medical Corps is committed to safeguarding children, adults at risk and crisis-affected populations while promoting meaningful participation and accountability.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the official International Medical Corps recruitment portal:
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Assistant, WASH – Engineer
Company: International Medical Corps
Job Title: Assistant, WASH – Engineer
Job Reference: 5355
Location: Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria
Office: Katsina
Category: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
About International Medical Corps
International Medical Corps is a global humanitarian organisation dedicated to saving lives, easing suffering and helping communities become self-reliant. The organisation provides healthcare and humanitarian assistance to crisis-affected populations while supporting communities to improve their resilience and access to essential services.
Job Summary
The Assistant, WASH – Engineer will support the delivery of WASH hardware activities under the coordination and guidance of supervisors. The role involves assisting with assessments, planning, preparation of Bills of Quantities (BoQs), technical specifications, engineering drawings and implementation of WASH infrastructure activities.
The successful candidate will support the installation, repair and maintenance of piped water networks, pumps, generators and other water supply systems. The position will also support sanitation and waste management infrastructure in health facilities, IDP camps, refugee camps and host communities.
Key Responsibilities
Assessment
- Assist with rapid needs assessments, including household-level assessments and analysis.
- Support the WASH team in translating identified needs into activity plans and budgets.
Programme Design and Implementation
- Support the implementation of WASH response activities in line with the organisation’s WASH strategy.
- Assist in developing concept papers, letters of intent, proposals and budgets for assigned WASH activities.
- Support the delivery of water, sanitation and solid waste management technologies for health facilities, IDP camps, refugee camps and host communities.
- Serve as a technical focal person for water-related activities, including plumbing, pipeline installation, water system operations and leakage repairs.
- Support sanitation activities including plumbing, latrine construction and daily sanitation operations.
- Support waste management and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) activities.
- Work with community volunteers to identify suitable locations for WASH infrastructure such as latrines and boreholes.
- Coordinate with Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) to identify informal settlements in host communities.
- Conduct on-site maintenance, repairs and fixing of WASH structures.
- Monitor the daily activities of contractors and skilled and unskilled workers.
- Organise and support training sessions on operation and maintenance activities in health facilities, IDP camps, schools and host communities.
- Determine materials required for WASH campaigns and activities.
- Prepare and submit purchase requisitions (PRs) to the logistics and finance sections.
- Work with the WASH team to identify priority areas for strengthening emergency response capacity.
- Ensure SPHERE and WHO standards are incorporated throughout the programme cycle and properly documented.
- Provide regular updates on programme progress, priorities and challenges.
- Collect water samples and conduct water quality tests using the Del Agua Kit when assigned.
- Maintain accurate records of water quality test results.
- Provide accurate raw data to the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) team.
- Contribute to monthly and quarterly WASH reports and prepare progress reports in line with donor and internal reporting requirements.
Information and Coordination
- Provide regular updates on WASH activities, progress, priorities and challenges to the supervisor.
- Represent International Medical Corps in relevant government and non-governmental coordination groups when required and approved by the supervisor.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Water and Sanitation Engineering, Civil Engineering or a relevant technical WASH field.
- At least one year of experience designing and implementing water and sanitation systems in IDP, refugee or migrant contexts, maintaining sanitation systems and implementing hygiene promotion programmes, including experience in a humanitarian setting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least one year of experience supervising contractors and working with international staff, partners and donors.
- Field experience managing WASH programmes in complex humanitarian settings, including emergency response.
- Experience working during emergency and early recovery phases, including assessing and delivering water supply and sanitation interventions.
- Ability to analyse complex problems and develop practical solutions.
- Good understanding of the WASH sector and its software and hardware components.
- Competence in Windows and other relevant software.
- Ability to communicate technical and non-technical information effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to respond appropriately to questions from senior managers, field counterparts and government officials.
- Understanding of gender-related challenges affecting beneficiary groups.
- Ability to read, write, analyse and interpret technical and non-technical information in English.
Additional Technical Requirements
- Preference will be given to qualified candidates from Kankia and Charanchi LGAs. Candidates from other LGAs within Katsina State may subsequently be considered.
- Demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD for preparing and interpreting engineering drawings.
- Knowledge of ArchiCAD or similar design software is an added advantage.
- Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
- Experience preparing Bills of Quantities (BoQs), technical reports, work plans and progress-tracking tools.
- Practical experience supervising WASH infrastructure works, including water systems, sanitation facilities and rehabilitation projects.
- Experience in quality assurance and field supervision.
- Experience conducting site assessments, measurements and cost estimation.
- Experience supervising contractors and artisans.
- Membership or registration with COREN, NSE or another relevant professional engineering body is an added advantage.
Ethical Conduct and Safeguarding
International Medical Corps expects all employees to comply with its Code of Conduct and Ethics, organisational policies and humanitarian standards.
Staff are expected to help prevent fraud, corruption, conflicts of interest, exploitation, abuse, harassment, bullying and other forms of misconduct. International Medical Corps is committed to safeguarding children, adults at risk and crisis-affected populations while promoting meaningful participation and accountability.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the official International Medical Corps recruitment portal:
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