Preventive Maintenance Volunteer Supervisor at Terre des hommes Foundation

Terre des hommes (Tdh) is leading Swiss organisation for children’s aid. Since 1960, Tdh has helped build a better future for deprived children and their communities, making an impact with innovative and sustainable solutions. Active in more than 45 countries, Tdh works with local and international partners to develop and implement field projects which improve the daily lives of over 3 million children and their relatives, in the domains of health, protection and emergency relief. This engagement is financed by individual and institutional support, with administrative costs kept to a minimum. Tdh in Nigeria implements projects in Health, Wash, Child Protection and Education sectors.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Preventive Maintenance Volunteer Supervisor

Location: Borno
Employment Type: Volunteer

General Objective

• Under the supervision of the Tdh WASH OFFICER, the Preventive Maintenance Volunteer will support the supervision of H4H preventive maintenance activities in 13 public Primary Schools (intervention schools) within MMC and Jere.
• This position will take responsibility of day to day-to-day supervision activities of preventive maintenance.
• Therefore, Tdh would wish to engage the service of volunteers from this local to undertake the tasks mentioned below for an initial period of 6 months.

Responsibilities & Task

• Responsible for monitoring Graviteau Handwashing systems.
• Technical support during Graviteau installation, reinstallation, and cleaning activities in schools.
• Monitoring and supervision, maintenance, and refilling of handwashing systems in schools.
• Compile Data from weekly activities and share with the WASH team.
• Participate in training workshops and thematic exercises as per needs identified.
• Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality.
• Support the WASH team during the microbial test and integrity testing of the Graviteau handwashing devices.
• Mobilization of school children during H4H project activities.
• Report any issues during preventive maintenance activities to the Tdh WASH team.
• Responsible for data collection on a monthly basis for Graviteau monitoring.
• Monitoring and supervision of WASH infrastructures in H4H intervention schools.
• Support schools’ management to achieve a hygienic and clean school environment.
• Distribution of cleaning materials to schools’ management.
• Other ad hoc tasks as requested by the Line Manager.

Other:

• Fully comply with Tdh Code of Conduct and ensure Child Safeguarding Policy is upheld at all requirements.
• Ensure adherence to Tdh standards and quality requirements in all the project activities.

Requirements

• Minimum of Diploma in Lab Science, Health Education or relevant experience.
• Ability to read write and communicate in English.
• Experience in technical and innovative ideas.
• Experience in humanitarian, WASH is an advantage.
• Must have experience in working with children.
• Good verbal communication and listening skills.
• Language Skills: Fluent in English and Kanuri Language. (speaking/reading/writing).
• Above 18 years old

Assets:

• Involvement in emergency and humanitarian projects in WASH.
• Experience in engaging directly with children, facilitating children’s activities and/or facilitating children’s participation in FGD, interviews, etc.
• Technical and Laboratory experience.

How to Apply
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