For its work in Benue State, Nigeria, Malteser International is looking for a motivated Wash Officer – National Position.
As the WASH Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring the effective planning, coordination, and implementation of WASH activities in deep-field locations.
This includes supervising contractors, providing technical guidance, and ensuring all interventions meet Malteser International technical standards, donor requirements, and humanitarian principles.
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Quick Summary of WASH Officer – National Position at Malteser International
| Company | Malteser International |
| Category | NGO Job |
| Job Type | Full time |
| Job title | WASH Officer |
| Duration of contract: | December 2026 with possibility of extension |
| Location | Duty Station: 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 14, 2026 |
About Malteser International
Malteser International is the international assistance agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For nearly 60 years we have been providing relief and recovery to individuals in and after conflicts and disasters across the globe. Our activity is guided by Christian beliefs and humanitarian principles.
We help individuals in need in more than 30 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, regardless of their faith, background or political opinions.
Malteser International has operated in Nigeria since 2017. Currently, MI is engaged in the WASH sector in Northeast Nigeria, more specifically in Borno State to improve the life of the IDP population as well as the host communities.
WASH efforts focus on improving access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene. These include NFI distribution, solarization of boreholes, restoration of hand pumps, installation of latrines and hygiene promotion Malteser International uses a participatory, gender sensitive and inclusive approach,food nutrition,security and livelihood.
Your responsibilities:
- Ensure the effective planning, coordination, and implementation of WASH activities in assigned deep-field locations in line with project objectives and timelines.
- Prepare and submit monthly activity plans, staff movement plans, procurement requests, financial requests, and advance clearances in coordination with relevant departments.
- Supervise contractors and monitor the quality of water and sanitation infrastructure works to ensure compliance with Malteser International technical standards, while ensuring WASH activities comply with donor requirements, organizational policies, and humanitarian standards.
- Facilitate community engagement by establishing and training Water User Committees and supporting hygiene promotion and other sanitation-related activities.
- Monitor security conditions, humanitarian needs, and operational risks in the field, and provide timely updates to management and relevant departments.
- Support project monitoring, reporting, data collection, documentation, and coordination with MEAL, partners, and the country office to ensure effective project delivery.
- Represent Malteser International professionally, uphold organizational policies including Code of Conduct and PSEAH, and perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Your profile:
- Minimum academic qualification of B.Engr. in Civil and Water, Infrastructure or related Engineering courses.
- Experience in WASH emergency programming with strong focus on community mobilization and familiarity with Sphere and WASH Cluster standards.
- Experience in conducting hygiene promotion, training, NFI distribution, planning, and reporting.
- Knowledge of behaviour change approaches and community engagement methodologies.
- Strong understanding of gender, protection, and inclusion in humanitarian work.
- Strong written and spoken English required or local language skills are an asset.
- Qualified candidates currently based in Benue State will be an added advantage .
What we offer:
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:
If you are interested in this position, kindly submit your extensive application (CV, letter of motivation, and three professional references) online at our job portal until 03 July 2026.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
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