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Job Summary, The Senior Project Officer- Hygiene Promotion provides technical leadership in the design and implementation of community-based WASH interventions aimed at reducing public health risks and improving hygiene behaviours. Under the guidance of the SWASH Manager, the role. Explicit requirements include Proficiency in Hausa or other local languages will be an added advantage and 5 years’ experience.
Last checked: 2 hours ago
Closing date: Wednesday, 1 July 2026
Country: Nigeria
Duty station: Nigeria
Contract type: Professional
Grade: Not specified
Applicant eligibility: Not explicit in source
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Job Summary:
The Senior Project Officer- Hygiene Promotion provides technical leadership in the design and implementation of community-based WASH interventions aimed at reducing public health risks and improving hygiene behaviours. Under the guidance of the SWASH Manager, the role focuses on overseeing hygiene promotion strategies, strengthening community governance structures (including Water Management Committees and Latrine Maintenance Teams), and ensuring sustainable operation and maintenance of sanitation and water systems.
You will lead capacity building of Community Mobilizers and local structures, supervision of community engagement approaches, and coordination with engineering and multi-sectoral teams (CVA, protection, nutrition, shelter) to ensure integrated service delivery. The Senior Project Officer- Hygiene Promotion will also supports evidence-based decision-making through HP data management and reporting, documentation of best practices and lessons learned. This position is based Plateau State.
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
Required Languages - English is required. Proficiency in Hausa or other local languages will be an added advantage.
Travel - Must be willing and able to travel up to 50 %.
Location: Plateau State
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Supervisory Responsibilities: Partners' Hygiene Promotion Officers
Key Working Relationships:
Internal: SWASH Program Manager, project officers, MEAL team
External: Partner Staff (Including CMs, Vendors, Community Stakeholders), WASH Partners, LGA and state partners.
Basic Qualifications
Agency Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
Agency Leadership Competencies:
What we offer
CRS offers U.S. based staff a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, and a generous retirement savings plan. Benefits packages for successful candidates employed outside the U.S. are based on the country of employment/in-country office where the candidate will perform the role. CRS´ work culture is a collaborative, mission-driven culture committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world.
General Requirements
CRS offers are contingent on the selected candidate’s ability to legally work where the position is to be performed. Every government has a unique set of work permit eligibility requirements. All positions requiring residence or frequent travel outside a home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical clearance; some work permit processes require clearing a separate government administered medical examination.
CRS prioritizes candidates who are citizens/ permanent residents of the countries where we have CRS offices.
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