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WASH Coordinator at Solidarités International (SI)

Lead humanitarian WASH interventions in conflict-affected regions of Nigeria

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WASH Coordinator at Solidarités International (SI)

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Full-time

About Solidarités International

Solidarités International (SI) is a humanitarian NGO that has been delivering life-saving assistance for over 40 years to people affected by armed conflict and natural disasters. SI focuses on meeting vital needs in food, water, shelter, and hygiene, with specialized expertise in access to clean water, sanitation, hygiene promotion, and food security. Operating in over 20 countries, SI employs over 2,000 professionals globally, driven by professionalism, commitment, and respect for cultural contexts.

SI upholds a strict zero-tolerance policy on all forms of abuse, including sexual exploitation and harassment (SEAH), fraud, and discrimination. Recruitment is entirely free of charge.

Job Summary

As the WASH Coordinator, you will serve as the mission’s technical lead, shaping and overseeing SI’s water, sanitation, and hygiene strategy in Maiduguri and surrounding regions. You’ll ensure that programs are relevant, high quality, and aligned with both local needs and donor requirements, while also supporting team capacity, innovation, and knowledge sharing.

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Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Design and implement WASH sector strategy aligned with SI’s mission
Monitor donor trends and sector dynamics
Initiate and contribute to program development and diagnostics

Program Quality

Validate technical designs, budgets, and implementation approaches
Ensure compliance with humanitarian standards and sustainability practices
Monitor results and guide course-correction where needed

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Technical Support & Coordination

Supervise WASH program managers and field staff
Approve project indicators and tools
Participate in monthly reviews of budget, logistics, and operations
Support procurement and ensure technical quality of materials and services

Capitalization & Learning

Promote use of technical guides and knowledge tools
Build a network of WASH actors and experts
Lead documentation of best practices and lessons learned

Team Management

Lead training, performance review, and mentoring for WASH team
Ensure safety, security, and well-being of supervised staff
Facilitate workshops and technical exchanges

External Representation

Liaise with donors, government, UN, and INGO partners
Represent SI at technical meetings and WASH clusters
Contribute to funding proposals and donor reporting

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Requirements

Education:

B.Sc./HND in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, Public Health, Environmental Health, or related field

Experience:

3–5 years of progressive WASH leadership in humanitarian settings
1–2 years as WASH Coordinator OR 2–3 years as Deputy WASH Coordinator OR 3–5 years as WASH Program Manager
Experience with SI is a strong asset

Skills:

Technical expertise in infrastructure design, hygiene promotion, and emergency WASH response
Strong grasp of project cycle management and donor compliance
Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring ability
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and digital M&E tools
Knowledge of local languages in Northern Nigeria is an advantage

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