- Company: Lindii Peace Foundation (LPF)
- Location: Borno, Nigeria
- Job type: Contract
- Deadline: 23 October 2026
About the role
Lindii Peace Foundation (LPF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to peace and development in Nigeria. We are recruiting a proactive and community-oriented Hygiene Promotion Officer to support our humanitarian programmes in Borno. This contract position focuses on implementing hygiene promotion, behaviour change, and community engagement activities. You will work closely with WASH, health, and nutrition teams to integrate hygiene practices into broader programme activities and reduce the risk of waterborne diseases.
Responsibilities
- Plan and implement hygiene awareness activities, including community campaigns, household visits, and education sessions in schools and health facilities.
- Conduct hygiene needs assessments and KAP surveys to identify knowledge gaps and barriers to safe hygiene practices.
- Train and support community volunteers and hygiene promoters to ensure consistent and accurate messaging.
- Coordinate with WASH and health teams to align hygiene promotion with water supply and sanitation improvements.
- Maintain accurate records of activities, monitor participation, and prepare routine reports on achievements and challenges.
- Ensure all activities comply with safeguarding, inclusion, and accountability standards, respecting the dignity of affected populations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or HND in Environmental Health, Public Health, WASH, Health Education, Community Development, or a related field.
- Minimum of two years of relevant experience in hygiene promotion, community mobilization, health education, or WASH programming.
- Demonstrated experience facilitating community sessions, household visits, or behaviour change activities.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work respectfully with diverse communities in challenging humanitarian environments.
- Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Willingness to conduct regular field visits and adhere to security procedures.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit an updated CV and a cover letter to hr@lindiipeacefoundation.org. Please use the job title as the subject of your email. The application deadline is 23rd October, 2026.
Apply by email: hr@lindiipeacefoundation.org
