EH Infrastructure Assistant

EH Infrastructure Assistant | IRC - International Rescue Committee

EH Infrastructure Assistant

IRC - International Rescue Committee Ngala, Abuja National Speaks Hausa, English

Application deadline: April 02, 2026

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The EH Infrastructure Assistant will supervise water and sanitation infrastructure works under the guidance of the EH Infrastructure Officer. This role focuses on ensuring the timely and professional implementation of water and sanitation activities, including construction and maintenance. The assistant will also train and supervise workers, maintain records, and coordinate with other teams. This position is crucial for supporting humanitarian efforts in Nigeria.

Candidate Requirements:

B. Sc. /High National Diploma in Civil, Water Resources, Building or Mechanical Engineering, Hydrogeology

Experience in water and sanitation projects

Competent communication skills

Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment

Sound knowledge of English

Competent user of MS Applications: Word, Excel; Auto CAD or similar

Knowledge of Hausa language

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

CONTEXTUAL BACKGROUND

The IRC has been present in Nigeria since 2012 when the organization responded to flooding in Kogi state. In February 2014 the IRC moved into Adamawa State in NE Nigeria to provide humanitarian interventions through a multi-sectoral, integrated approach for conflict affected populations. IRC Nigeria now operates a country office in Abuja and field offices in Mubi and Yola of Adamawa State, Maiduguri and Monguno of Borno state and Damaturu of Yobe State. Currently, IRC Nigeria implements programs primary health care, nutrition, environmental health, women’s protection and empowerment, protection, child protection, education, food security & livelihoods. Job Overview/Summary The EH Infrastructure Assistant will be primarily responsible for supervising all water and sanitation infrastructure works as directed by the EH Infrastructure Officer. The main objective of this position is to support the EH Infrastructure Officer in supervision and direct management of safe water and sanitation provision activities.  This will include field supervision of all construction and maintenance of water and sanitation infrastructure.  Major Responsibilities Program Management, Technical Quality, and Strategy Ensure that the water and sanitation activities are implemented in a timely and professional manner while considering beneficiary needs. Maintain close links and collaboration with other EH teams and sectors and in particular Health, Nutrition, Protection, Reproductive Health (RH), Women’s Protection and Empowerment (WPE). Directly implements the construction of water supply infrastructures including but not limited to drilling of shallow and deep boreholes, installation of hand pumps, installation of solar submersible pumps, construction of elevated water storage tanks, trenching and piping for water supply reticulation systems, construction of well aprons and communal tap stands with appropriate drainage. Directly implements the construction and installation of sanitation facilities including but not limited to Communal latrines, house hold latrines, Solid waste pits/bins, Hand washing stations, Drainage, Menstrual Hygiene Management facilities and bathing shelters. Identify and train Water Point attendants and Pump Technicians and motorized/solar systems Operators within WASH committees. Train and supervise skilled and unskilled daily workers during the installation and maintenance of water and sanitation facilities. Coordinate closely with the EH Infrastructure Officer and EH Hygiene Promotion Officer on water quantity, location of water sources/communal taps while considering beneficiary proposals and needs. If required, supervise water trucking deliveries, water chlorination and water quality monitoring. Provide weekly reports of progress on the construction of water and sanitation facilities to EH Infrastructure Officer. Provide regular water quality monitoring reports to EH Infrastructure Officer. Seek guidance and approval from EH Infrastructure Officer on any changes to approved designs for water supply including water trucking concerns. Maintain comprehensive control systems on materials and tools used including notes on quality of materials. Program Development Assist the EH Infrastructure Officer to identify, train and provide daily support to skilled and unskilled workers working in Water and Sanitation initial installations, operation and maintenance activities. Supervise skilled and unskilled daily workers Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable work teams to successfully complete their tasks on time and within budget Responsible for skilled and unskilled daily workers’ reports, timesheets and work plans. Daily volume of water supplied/delivered to location(s) including volumes and times of availability. Maintain records of number and location of all water collection points Maintain records of water quality monitoring at tap stand and household levels. Routine O&M of water distribution system (s) and sanitation facilities including drainage around all water points and sanitation facilities. Consistently and proactively monitor/assess the safety and security of the team; promptly reporting concerns or incidents to the EH Manager and liaising with community leaders and other external parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environment for IRC programs Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor for the development of IRC programs. Coordination & Representation Work closely and coordinate with IRC logistics and finance staff to ensure timely and complaint program activities and expenditures Undertake/participate in liaison, coordination, and information sharing activities with national NGOs, international organizations, donors and government at field level. Key Working Relationships Position Reports to: EH/ WASH Manager Indirect/Technical Reporting: Senior Health Outcome Manager Position directly Supervises: None Key Internal

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