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Job Title: WASH Coordinator
Company: Lindii Peace Foundation (LPF)
Location: Borno State, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Lindii Peace Foundation (LPF) is a non-profit and non-governmental organisation in Nigeria, registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) on 11th July 2014.

The foundation was established by survivors of the insurgency in North-east Nigeria and other well-meaning individuals who share a vision of a poverty-free Nigeria where peace prevails and humanity can live freely in harmony. Through its activities, LPF is committed to promoting peace, supporting affected communities and contributing to a better society.

Lindii Peace Foundation is recruiting to fill the position of WASH Coordinator.

Job Summary

The WASH Coordinator will lead the planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of the organisation’s Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) interventions across its humanitarian and development programmes.

The successful candidate will provide technical and operational leadership to ensure the delivery of quality, inclusive and sustainable WASH services to vulnerable and conflict-affected communities. The role involves overseeing water supply systems, sanitation infrastructure, hygiene promotion, community mobilisation and emergency WASH responses in line with approved programme objectives, technical standards and donor requirements.

The WASH Coordinator will also supervise WASH personnel, coordinate with government institutions and humanitarian stakeholders, contribute to programme design and resource planning, and ensure compliance with humanitarian standards, safeguarding principles and organisational policies.

Key Responsibilities

WASH Programme Planning and Coordination

Lead the planning, coordination and implementation of WASH interventions in line with approved project proposals, budgets, work plans and organisational priorities.
Develop and maintain WASH implementation plans, activity schedules, procurement forecasts and technical work plans.
Provide technical leadership in the design and delivery of water supply, sanitation and hygiene promotion interventions.
Ensure activities are implemented within agreed timelines, budgets, quality standards and donor requirements.
Coordinate with programme managers and relevant units to integrate WASH activities into broader humanitarian and development interventions.
Identify implementation challenges, operational gaps and emerging WASH needs, and recommend corrective actions.
Support the development of project proposals, concept notes, budgets, technical specifications and other programme documents.
Ensure interventions address the needs of vulnerable populations, including internally displaced persons, women, children, persons with disabilities and host communities.

Water Supply Infrastructure and Quality Management

Oversee the assessment, design, construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of water supply infrastructure, including boreholes, water points, hand pumps, distribution systems and storage facilities.
Conduct or coordinate technical assessments to determine water availability, accessibility, infrastructure conditions and community water needs.
Ensure water infrastructure is designed and implemented in accordance with approved engineering specifications and relevant national and humanitarian standards.
Monitor the quality, functionality and sustainability of water supply systems and recommend maintenance and rehabilitation measures.
Support the establishment and strengthening of community-based water management structures and water user committees.
Ensure regular water quality monitoring, including appropriate testing, treatment and documentation of results.
Promote safe water handling, storage, treatment and distribution practices at household and community levels.
Coordinate with contractors, suppliers and service providers to ensure infrastructure works meet approved specifications and quality standards.

Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion

Coordinate sanitation interventions, including household latrine construction, rehabilitation of communal sanitation facilities and improvement of institutional sanitation infrastructure.
Ensure sanitation facilities are safe, accessible, gender-sensitive, culturally appropriate and inclusive of persons with disabilities.
Lead hygiene promotion activities, including handwashing campaigns, safe water handling, menstrual hygiene management and environmental sanitation.
Support community-led sanitation initiatives and promote improved sanitation practices and the reduction of open defecation.
Ensure the availability and appropriate placement of handwashing facilities in communities, health facilities, schools and other targeted locations.
Coordinate the distribution of hygiene kits and other essential WASH supplies in accordance with approved plans and beneficiary selection criteria.
Promote proper solid waste management, drainage maintenance, environmental cleanliness and safe waste disposal.
Monitor the use, functionality and maintenance of sanitation facilities and hygiene infrastructure.

Community Mobilisation and Behaviour Change Communication

Lead community engagement and mobilisation activities to promote safe water, sanitation and hygiene practices.
Develop and facilitate awareness sessions on handwashing, personal hygiene, household water treatment, safe sanitation and disease prevention.
Work with community leaders, traditional institutions, women’s groups, youth groups and other stakeholders to strengthen community participation.
Support the establishment and training of community hygiene promoters, WASH committees and other community-based structures.
Develop or adapt culturally appropriate information, education and communication (IEC) materials for hygiene promotion.
Promote behaviour change approaches that address barriers to improved water, sanitation and hygiene practices.
Ensure hygiene promotion activities are inclusive, participatory and responsive to different population groups.
Collect and utilise community feedback to improve the relevance, accessibility and effectiveness of WASH interventions.

Technical Supervision and Quality Assurance

Provide technical guidance and supervision to WASH Officers, Engineers, Hygiene Promotion Officers, field personnel and other programme staff.
Review technical designs, bills of quantities, drawings, specifications and implementation plans for infrastructure activities.
Conduct regular field visits and technical inspections to monitor construction, rehabilitation and installation works.
Ensure contractors and service providers comply with technical specifications, construction standards, safety requirements and contractual obligations.
Identify technical defects, implementation delays and quality concerns, and ensure corrective actions are taken.
Ensure WASH infrastructure and services comply with relevant national standards, Sphere standards and humanitarian technical guidelines.
Promote appropriate environmental, health and safety measures throughout programme implementation.
Document technical assessments, site inspections, completion reports and infrastructure handover processes.

Emergency WASH Response and Disease Prevention

Support the design and implementation of emergency WASH interventions in response to disease outbreaks, population displacement, flooding and other humanitarian emergencies.
Coordinate rapid WASH needs assessments to identify urgent gaps in water supply, sanitation, hygiene services and essential supplies.
Support emergency water supply, water treatment, sanitation improvements and hygiene promotion in affected communities.
Coordinate with health and protection teams to strengthen interventions aimed at preventing waterborne and sanitation-related diseases, including cholera.
Ensure the timely availability and distribution of emergency WASH supplies, including hygiene kits and water treatment products.
Promote appropriate infection prevention and control (IPC) measures in collaboration with health facilities and programme teams.
Monitor emerging WASH risks and recommend timely interventions to reduce public health threats.
Participate in emergency response coordination meetings and support contingency and preparedness planning.

Procurement, Budget and Resource Management

Contribute to the preparation and monitoring of WASH programme budgets, procurement plans, bills of quantities and resource forecasts.
Provide technical specifications and procurement inputs for WASH materials, equipment, construction works and services.
Review technical procurement submissions to ensure compliance with approved specifications and programme requirements.
Monitor WASH expenditure against approved budgets and recommend adjustments where necessary.
Coordinate with Procurement, Logistics, Finance and Programme teams to ensure timely procurement, delivery and utilisation of materials and services.
Monitor programme resources and ensure value for money, cost-effectiveness and accountability.
Support verification of completed works, delivered supplies and contractor performance before recommending acceptance or payment.
Ensure resources are used efficiently and in compliance with donor agreements and LPF financial and procurement policies.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Documentation and Reporting

Establish and maintain systems for monitoring WASH activities, outputs, outcomes and programme performance.
Monitor progress against approved WASH indicators, targets, implementation plans and donor commitments.
Ensure accurate collection, analysis, verification and reporting of programme data in collaboration with the MEAL team.
Prepare and submit timely technical updates, field reports, activity reports and periodic programme reports.
Document infrastructure assessments, construction progress, water quality results, hygiene promotion activities, distributions and programme achievements.
Conduct regular field monitoring visits to assess the quality, functionality and sustainability of interventions.
Identify implementation gaps, document lessons learnt and recommend improvements.
Support the preparation of donor reports, technical presentations, success stories and other programme documentation.
Maintain programme records, technical documents and supporting evidence for reporting, audits and accountability purposes.

Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement

Establish and maintain working relationships with relevant government ministries, departments and agencies, including those responsible for water resources, environment and health.
Coordinate with humanitarian WASH actors, UN agencies, international and local NGOs, community-based organisations and other stakeholders.
Participate in WASH sector coordination meetings, technical working groups and humanitarian coordination platforms.
Represent LPF in WASH-related technical and coordination engagements when delegated by management.
Promote collaboration and information-sharing to avoid duplication and strengthen programme effectiveness.
Engage community leaders, water management committees and local structures to promote ownership and sustainability.
Share programme updates, emerging needs, implementation challenges and technical recommendations with management and programme teams.
Identify opportunities for partnerships, technical collaboration and improved access to WASH services.

Safeguarding, Accountability and Environmental Compliance

Ensure WASH interventions comply with LPF’s safeguarding policies, Code of Conduct, PSEA requirements and relevant humanitarian standards.
Promote safe and equitable access to WASH facilities for women, children, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups.
Ensure infrastructure is designed and located with appropriate consideration for safety, privacy, accessibility and protection risks.
Integrate community feedback and complaints mechanisms into programme activities and ensure feedback is appropriately addressed.
Promote environmental sustainability, considering potential environmental impacts, drainage, waste disposal and responsible water resource management.
Identify and report safeguarding concerns, protection risks, suspected misconduct and other incidents through established organisational channels.
Ensure community members are treated with dignity and respect and receive services without discrimination.
Promote accountability, transparency, inclusion and the principle of do no harm.
Perform other relevant duties assigned by the supervisor in line with the objectives of the position.

Key Deliverables

WASH programme implementation plans, technical work plans and activity schedules developed and maintained.
Quality water supply, sanitation and hygiene promotion interventions implemented in targeted communities.
Functional and appropriately maintained water supply and sanitation infrastructure delivered in accordance with approved technical specifications.
Water quality monitoring and documentation conducted in accordance with applicable standards.
Community hygiene promotion activities, awareness sessions and behaviour change interventions implemented.
Community-based WASH structures and hygiene promotion volunteers established or strengthened.
Technical assessments, infrastructure designs, bills of quantities, site inspection reports and completion reports prepared and maintained.
Emergency WASH interventions and essential supplies coordinated and delivered in response to identified needs.
WASH programme budgets, procurement plans and resource utilisation monitored in collaboration with relevant units.
Accurate and timely programme monitoring data, technical reports and donor reporting inputs submitted.
Effective coordination maintained with government institutions, humanitarian actors and community structures.
Evidence of compliance with technical quality standards, safeguarding, environmental considerations and accountability requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Water Resources Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water and Sanitation, Public Health, Environmental Health or another relevant discipline.
At least five years of relevant professional experience in WASH programme implementation, preferably in humanitarian or development settings.
Demonstrated experience coordinating or managing water supply, sanitation, hygiene promotion and community-based WASH interventions.
Experience in the assessment, design, supervision, construction, rehabilitation or maintenance of water supply and sanitation infrastructure.
Demonstrated knowledge of water quality monitoring, water treatment, sanitation standards, hygiene promotion and environmental health practices.
Experience conducting technical assessments, reviewing bills of quantities, preparing technical specifications and supervising contractors or service providers.
Knowledge of relevant national WASH standards, Sphere standards and humanitarian WASH programming approaches.
Experience managing programme work plans, budgets, procurement inputs and implementation schedules.
Demonstrated experience supervising technical personnel, field teams, community volunteers or service providers.
Strong report-writing, analytical, coordination and problem-solving skills.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver results in challenging humanitarian environments.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

Master’s Degree in Water Resources Engineering, Civil Engineering, Public Health, Environmental Health, Water and Sanitation or another relevant discipline.
Experience working with local or international NGOs, UN agencies or humanitarian and development organisations.
Experience implementing WASH interventions in emergency, displacement, conflict-affected or other fragile settings, particularly in Northeast Nigeria.
Familiarity with cholera prevention and response, emergency water supply, infection prevention and control, and public health-related WASH interventions.
Relevant training or certification in WASH programming, water quality management, project management, environmental health or humanitarian response.
Familiarity with the Cluster coordination system and humanitarian WASH coordination architecture.
Experience integrating gender, protection, disability inclusion and environmental sustainability into WASH programme design and implementation.
Experience supporting donor-funded WASH projects and meeting donor technical, financial and reporting requirements.
Knowledge of GIS, AutoCAD, water infrastructure design software or other relevant technical applications.
Fluency in English and relevant local languages spoken in Borno State.

Required Skills and Competencies

Technical WASH Expertise: Strong understanding of water supply systems, sanitation infrastructure, hygiene promotion, water quality management and humanitarian WASH standards.
Programme Management: Ability to plan, coordinate, implement and monitor multiple WASH activities while ensuring delivery against approved targets and timelines.
Technical Supervision and Quality Assurance: Ability to assess infrastructure works, review technical designs and specifications, supervise contractors and ensure compliance with required standards.
Leadership and Team Management: Ability to provide technical guidance, supervise personnel, build team capacity and promote effective collaboration.
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess technical and operational challenges, interpret programme data and develop practical solutions.
Budget and Resource Management: Ability to contribute to budget planning, monitor expenditure and promote efficient and accountable resource utilisation.
Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with government institutions, humanitarian actors, technical service providers and community structures.
Communication and Reporting: Ability to prepare clear technical reports, communicate programme progress and present technical information effectively.
Community Engagement and Accountability: Ability to promote community participation, ownership, feedback and equitable access to WASH services.
Integrity and Professionalism: Demonstrated commitment to accountability, transparency, safeguarding and LPF’s organisational values.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to [email protected] using WASH Coordinator as the subject of the email.

Application Closing Date

24th November, 2026.