{"id":37310,"date":"2025-12-08T11:37:39","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T11:37:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/ie\/?p=37310"},"modified":"2025-12-08T11:37:44","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T11:37:44","slug":"lga-field-technical-officer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/ie\/lga-field-technical-officer\/","title":{"rendered":"LGA Field Technical Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
JD Unique ID:<\/strong> 85404 About Self Help Africa<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Established in 1984, Self Help Africa is an international development organisation that works through agriculture and agri-enterprise development to address hunger, poverty, social inequality and the impacts of climate change. We believe that equitable economic development is key to lifting communities out of long-term poverty, empowering them to take control of their futures and improving their quality of life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In early 2023 we launched a new five-year organisation strategy, which defines shared mission as the alleviation of hunger, poverty, social inequality and the impact of climate change through community-led, market-based and enterprise- focused approaches, so that people can have access to nutritious food, clean water, decent employment and incomes, while sustaining natural resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our wider organisation also includes social enterprise subsidiaries Partner Africa, which provides ethical auditing and consultancy services, and CUMO, Malawi\u2019s largest micro-finance provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our three core values are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Project description<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Self Help Africa (SHA) is proposing a pilot to introduce chlorine dispensers in rural Kano State, Nigeria. The Dispensers for Sustainable Rural Water in Nigeria <\/em>DiSuRWIN<\/strong> program aims to improve access to safe water and reduce the prevalence of water-borne diseases. The pilot will reach an estimated 110,000 people through the installation of 550 chlorine dispensers across communal water points. The project seeks to integrate chlorination within health functions, and within water supply service delivery and financing models in Kano State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Job purpose<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Field Technical Officer will play a critical role in the effective implementation of a rural water supply project aimed at improving child health through sustained access to potable, treated drinking water. The Officer will be responsible for supporting the timely delivery of project activities at the Local Government Area (LGA) level, including technical oversight, team coordination, stakeholder engagement, capacity building, monitoring and evaluation, financial planning, and reporting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This position requires a solid understanding of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) systems, with specific experience working in rural contexts. The Officer will collaborate closely with Local Area Mechanics (LAMs), CHEWs, LGA WASH units, and state-level RUWATSSA teams to promote preventive maintenance models and transition from reactive to planned service delivery approaches. The role will involve monitoring the quality of services delivered by LAMs, the installation and monitoring of chlorine dispensers by CHEWs & water caretakers, ensuring regular chlorine refills, and tracking water point functionality. A key component of the role includes supporting community capacity strengthening to enhance transparency and accountability, as well as preparing for a shift from a purely Community-Based Management (CBM) model toward sustainable service provision through Service Level Agreements (SLAs). The Field Technical Officer will report to the project manager and work in close coordination with the Head of Programmes, bringing a proactive mindset, strong analytical skills, and the flexibility to adapt implementation strategies based on ongoing learning and field realities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Specific duties and responsibilities<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Planning and implementation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Networking and coordination<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Strengthening and capacity building of Local Technicians and WASHCOM Groups<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Monitoring, reporting and documentation<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Transparency, Compliance and safeguarding<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Accountability<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n In line with Self Help Africa\u2019s commitments under the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS), the job holder will: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Key relationships<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Internal: <\/strong>Programme, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning, Finance & Admin, Procurement, HR & Admin, Security and Communications teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n External: <\/strong>LGA WASH Unit, CHEW, and other stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Knowledge, Experience and Other Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Educational qualifications and requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Experience and Skills<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Desirable<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Language Requirements:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Excellent written and oral proficiency in English and relevant local language (Hausa, pidgin English etc) is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Application Procedure: <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Fill and send the attached Self Help Africa application form<\/a> and also send your cover letter and CV in a single document (of not more than 6 pages<\/strong>) to this link<\/a>. The deadline for this application is 19th December 2025<\/strong> .<\/strong> You are advised to apply early, as applications will be treated on roll-in basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All candidates offered a job with Self Help Africa will be expected to sign our <\/em>Safeguarding Policies<\/em><\/a> and <\/em>Code of Conduct<\/em><\/a> as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents. Specific roles may require Police\/DBS\/ [relevant police authority] vetting.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Self Help Africa strives to be an equal opportunities employer<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" JD Unique ID: 85404
Job Title:<\/strong> LGA Field Technical Officer (2 positions)
Company:<\/strong> Self Help Africa
Location:<\/strong> Kano State
Contract type:<\/strong> Fixed term contract, full-time (local recruitment)
<\/span>Period: <\/strong>18 months, subject to renewal
Remuneration:<\/strong> \u20a67.5m to \u20a610m annual gross
<\/span>Reports to: <\/strong>Project Manager<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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Job description is available for download here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nJob Title: LGA Field Technical Officer (2 positions)
\nCompany: Self Help Africa
\nLocation: Kano State
\nContract type: Fixed term contract, full-time (local recruitment)
\nPeriod: 18 months, subject to renewal
\nRemuneration: \u20a67.5m to \u20a610m annual gross
\nReports to: Project Manager<\/p>\n Read More<\/a>","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[649,1090,949],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-37310","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-careers","category-careers-nigeria","category-careers-west-africa","no-post-thumbnail"],"yoast_head":"\n