WASH & Shelter Assistant (Volunteer) at Gidauniya Aid Empowerment Foundation Initiative (GAEFI)

Position Summary

The WASH & Shelter Assistant (Volunteer) will support the planning and implementation of water, sanitation, and hygiene promotion, and shelter construction activities at the community level. The volunteer will assist in hygiene awareness sessions, sanitation campaigns, and field monitoring to ensure improved WASH and Shelter practices and healthier living environments.

This role is suitable for individuals who are passionate about public health, community service, and environmental cleanliness.

Implementation Location

Borno, Adamawa, Yobe, Katsina, Zamfara & Sokoto States, Nigeria.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of WASH/Shelter activities under the guidance of the WASH/Shelter Officer
• Participate in community mobilization and sensitization on hygiene practices such as handwashing, safe water storage, and environmental sanitation
• Assist in organizing WASH awareness campaigns in schools and community centers
• Help distribute hygiene kits and demonstrate their proper use
• Monitor ongoing constructions and rehabilitations, community sanitation facilities and report maintenance needs
• Support the collection of WASH-related data, including participation, feedback, and activity outcomes
• Promote menstrual hygiene awareness and safe hygiene management practices among adolescent girls and women
• Participate in cleaning exercises and advocacy campaigns promoting waste management and environmental protection
• Ensure inclusion of vulnerable groups (children, women, and persons with disabilities) in WASH activities
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor

Areas of Accountability

• Activity Delivery: Supporting timely and effective implementation of WASH awareness and sanitation activities
• Community Engagement: Promoting active participation in WASH initiatives