Wash Engineer at Jami Al Hakeem Foundation (J-HF) in Bama - Maiduguri, Borno

Organization:

Jami Al Hakeem Foundation (J-HF)

Job Location:

Bama - Maiduguri, Borno

Employment Type:

Full time
Date Posted:

Job Description

Duties

  • Carry out / Familiarize self with desk assessments of current WASH data and documentation applicable to the project zone.
  • Engage in pre-building on-site surveys and evaluations to recognize appropriate sites for boreholes and sanitation facilities, contemplating technical practicality, group needs, and ecological factors.
  • Formulate technical designs and requirements for solar-powered boreholes, VIP toilets, and any other organized WASH structure, conforming to national and international WASH guidelines.
  • Organize Invoices of Quantities (BOQs) for building materials and tools.
  • Coordinate possessing applicable regulatory bodies to acquire necessary licenses and authorizations for building initiatives.
  • Help during the formation of a WASH development strategy for networks on process and servicing & maintenance (O&M) of the facilities.

Building Stage:

  • Supervise the selection of certified service providers through a transparent offering process.
  • Offer technical direction and assist to service providers during building, making sure compliance to designs, requirements, and quality benchmarks.
  • Carry out consistent on-site inspections to track building advancement, recognize and handle any possibility concerns, and ensure workplace safety and wellness procedures are followed.
  • Oversee and record all building initiatives, which includes routine data records, photographs, and technical documentation

Post-building Stage:

  • Supervise the initiating of finished boreholes and sanitation facilities.
  • Coordinate development sessions for networks on the proper use, process, and servicing & maintenance (O&M) of the facilities.
  • Track the capability and long-term viability of the WASH facilities during the starting post-building period.
  • Organize a concluding project documentation documenting the full scope of WASH intervention process, which includes design, building, hurdles encountered, and lessons learned.

Outputs:

  • Inception documentation outlining the WASH Engineer's work strategy and structured approach.
  • Thorough technical designs and requirements for boreholes, VIP toilets, and other WASH structure.
  • Invoices of Quantities (BOQs) for building materials and tools.
  • Building supervising documentation with recorded observations and strategic guidance.
  • Development materials for group O&M of WASH facilities.
  • Concluding project documentation condensing the full scope of WASH intervention.

Qualifications

  • Academic qualification in Civil Engineering, Water Assets Engineering, or a relevant field.
  • At least 5 years of industry experience in WASH engineering, with a established history in designing and directing water stock and sanitation projects.
  • Proven expertise during planning phase and building of solar-powered boreholes and VIP toilets in humanitarian or development situations.
  • Deep knowledge of national and international WASH guidelines and standard procedures.
  • Expertise operating in difficult environments, ideally in dispute-affected zones.
  • Clear articulation, interpersonal, and collaborative ability.
  • Fluency in English, Kanuri & Hausa languages and the capability to convey productively with local networks.
  • Competence in using applicable WASH engineering software and resources.

Application Due Date

  • Thursday 4th Sep, 2025

Steps To Apply

Suitable applicants should send their Resume and Cover Letter (PDF) in a single file to: hr@jamialhakeemfoundation.org using the Position name as the subject of the mail. Or

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