Malteser International is the international humanitarian relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For over 60 years we provide relief and recovery for people during and following conflicts and disasters around the world. Christian values and humanitarian principles form the foundations of our work. In over 30 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, we support people in need – regardless of their religion, origin or political convictions.

Malteser International has been working in Nigeria since 2017. In Northeast Nigeria and more specifically in Borno State, MI is currently active in the WASH sector for improving the lives of both the IDP population as well as the host communities. The WASH activities focus on improved access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene. They include NFI distribution, solarization of boreholes, rehabilitation of hand pumps, construction of latrines and hygiene promotion. Malteser International thereby applies a participatory, gender sensitive and inclusive approach ,food nutrition,security and livelihood.

For its work in Katsina State, Nigeria, Malteser International is looking for a motivated Wash Technical Officer  – National Position.

As the Wash Technical Officer , you will be responsible for preparing detailed progress reports, providing technical guidance, and ensuring that all interventions are community-centered and aligned with the needs and priorities of target beneficiaries. In addition, the WASH Technical Officer will ensure the timely and smooth implementation of program objectives in line with approved work plans, budget provisions, and quality standards measurable through Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) frameworks.

Your responsibilities:

  • Support procurement processes for WASH infrastructure projects, including contractor sourcing, bid evaluation, due diligence, and contract documentation.
  • Provide technical oversight, supervision, and quality assurance for the construction and rehabilitation of boreholes, latrines, medical incinerators, and other WASH facilities.
  • Prepare technical designs, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), progress measurements, and ensure contractors comply with contractual obligations, organizational policies, and quality standards.
  • Coordinate with government authorities, WASH stakeholders, community structures, and WASHCOMs to ensure compliance, community participation, and successful project implementation.
  • Monitor project activities against work plans, conduct site inspections, and contribute to timely delivery of project outputs and effective use of resources.
  • Develop and maintain project documentation, monitoring systems, and contribute to weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports, lessons learned, success stories, and program updates.
  • Integrate community engagement, gender, protection, accountability to affected populations, and capacity-building approaches into all WASH activities while adhering to organizational security and operational policies.

Your profile:

  • University degree in Environmental Health, Engineering, or related field.
  • 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, Hausa and/or local language skills are an asset.
  • Ability to travel frequently to remote areas and work under emergency conditions.

What we offer:

  • Start Date: As soon as possible
  • Duty Station: Katsina, Katsina State Nigeria 
  • Duration of contract: August 2026
  • Salary according to Malteser international salary grade

Working for Malteser International

Malteser is an equalopportunityemployer and welcomesapplicationsfrom all people, regardless ofgender, confessionororigin.

Malteser International is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. Malteser International conducts reference and background checks for all staff (including criminal records check for specific roles). Any candidate offered a job with Malteser International will be expected to sign MI’s Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

Whether you work as a specialist on overseas service or in one of our regional offices - we offer you a challenging working environment in an experienced international team. More than 1,000 national and international staff are currently deployed in various crisis and disaster areas around the world as well as in our regional offices in Cologne and New York City. For more information please have a look here.

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