- Company: Action Against Hunger
- Location: Katsina, Nigeria
- Job type: Full-time
- Deadline: 2026-11-09T17:00:00+01:00
About the role
Action Against Hunger is seeking a dedicated WASH Hygiene Officer to join our team in Katsina. You will report to the WASH Deputy Program Manager and play a key part in our mission to end life-threatening hunger. This position focuses on supervising public health promotion and the distribution of non-food items (NFI) in line with international guidelines and local strategies.
Responsibilities
- Supervise hygiene promotion activities and NFI kit distributions, ensuring compliance with SPHERE minimum standards.
- Adapt training materials and IEC content to the local context and specific target groups.
- Conduct WASH FIT assessments and KAP baseline surveys to inform hygiene promotion strategies.
- Train internal staff and partners on technical topics such as PHAST, CHAST, and the BabyWash approach.
- Coordinate with local stakeholders and represent the organization in technical working groups.
- Manage and appraise direct reports, ensuring team integration and adherence to project contracts.
Requirements
- A degree or HND in Public Health, Health Education, Sociology, Rural Development, or a related field.
- At least three years of relevant work experience in the humanitarian sector.
- Experience supervising hygiene promotion activities, including WASH EMs, PHAST, and NFI distribution.
- Fluency in Hausa, English, and Kanuri is an advantage.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Willingness to travel regularly to remote areas with limited services.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should click here to apply online. The application deadline is 9th November, 2026 at 05:00 pm (Nigerian Time).
