For its work in Benue State, Nigeria, Malteser International is looking for a motivated Hygiene Promotion Assistant – National Position
Quick Summary of WASH Officer – National Position at Malteser International
| Company | Malteser International |
| Category | NGO Job |
| Job Type | Full time |
| Job title | Hygiene Promotion Assistant – National Position |
| Duration of contract: | December 2026 with possibility of extension |
| Location | Benue State, Nigeria |
| Benefits | Group Life Insurance premium, Health insurance Package (Single/family Plan),13th Month pay.Annual Leave + Compensation Leave + Academic Leave + Wedding Leave + Compassionate Leave – applicable |
| Start Date | July 2026 |
| Application Deadline | July 8, 2026 |
About Malteser International
Malteser International is the international humanitarian aid organisation of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For more over 60 years, we have been helping those affected by or emerging from violence and tragedy worldwide. Our work is based on Christian ideals and humanitarian principles.
We provide assistance to those in need in over 30 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, regardless of their religion, background or political beliefs.
Malteser International is engaged in Nigeria since 2017. We work in the WASH sector in Northeast Nigeria – specifically in Borno State – to improve the lives of Internally Displaced Person (IDP) populations and host communities . Our WASH efforts focus on enhanced access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene and include NFI distribution, solarisation of boreholes, rehabilitation of hand pumps, construction of latrines and hygiene promotion. Malteser International has a participative, gender sensitive and inclusive strategy in all its interventions which include food nutrition, security and livelihood programmes.
Job Summary:
The Hygiene Promotion Assistant will be responsible for the execution of WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) initiatives in Benue State through effective Hygiene Promotion and Community Mobilization efforts. The Role will Ensure; Proper assessment of hygiene and sanitation needs, implementation of hygiene promotion methods, distribution of hygiene/NFI items in the targeted communities.
Your responsibilities:
- Conduct hygiene and sanitation needs assessments and support distribution of hygiene/NFI items.
- Train and supervise hygiene promotion volunteers/incentive workers on hygiene education approaches and facilitation skills.
- Implement hygiene promotion activities in line with approved plans, including CHAST/PHAST and community sensitization campaigns.
- Ensure proper implementation of hygiene and sanitation components of WASH projects within the allocated budget and timeline meeting international standards.
- Prepare reports, maintain activity data systems, and support MEAL functions including monitoring and documentation of lessons learned.
- Coordinate with stakeholders and support field engagement, including camp visits, meetings, and logistics for hygiene/NFI kits distribution.
- Compliance with Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) standards, ensuring safe, ethical, and accountable conduct in all interactions with beneficiaries and communities.
Your profile:
- Minimum academic qualification: Diploma in Public Health, Community Health, Environmental Health, or related relevant field, with practical field experience in WASH/hygiene promotion programs
- Experienced in conducting hygiene and sanitation needs assessments and supporting distribution of hygiene/NFI kits in community and camp settings.
- Strong experience in developing, testing, and utilizing IEC materials, as well as maintaining monitoring tools and hygiene promotion databases.
- Strong ability to coordinate field activities, engage stakeholders, support vulnerable groups, and promote gender mainstreaming.
- Strong understanding of gender, protection, and inclusion in humanitarian work.
- Strong written and spoken English required or local language skills are an asset.
- Possesses excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical, and report-writing skills.
What we offer:
- Start Date: July 2026
- Duty Station: Benue State Nigeria
- Duration of contract: December 2026 with possibility of extension.
- Salary according to Malteser International salary grade
- Other benefits:Group Life Insurance premium, Health insurance Package (Single/family Plan),13th Month pay.
- Annual Leave + Compensation Leave + Academic Leave + Wedding Leave + Compassionate Leave – applicable
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications online via the official Malteser International recruitment portal:
Application Requirements
Candidates are required to submit the following documents as part of their application:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Letter of Motivation
- Three (3) Professional References
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