The organization, Sahei Gender Development Initiative, was formally known and called Sanitation and hygiene education initiative (SGDI). The organization is a Nigerian non-governmental and not-for-profit making organization incorporated with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in November 2014. It is an organization that facilitates, advocates, and raises awareness for access to improved services among vulnerable individuals. The organization focuses in the areas of WASH, Protection/GBV, Empowerment/livelihood, Waste Management, Health/Nutrition, Climate Change and Peace Building. The organization has experienced staff that are equipped with knowledge, skills to response when the need arises. The organizations staff can work all over the liberated LGAs of Borno State. The organization was established to promote well-being of individuals and alleviate the suffering of conflict affected people and the vulnerable groups of people in Northeastern Nigeria. In pursuit of its mission, the Organization works with partners to execute programs aimed at improving the livelihood and living standards of vulnerable children, women and girls, men, widows, internally displaced persons, and persons living with disabilities.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Control & Compliance Specialist

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Duration: 6 months (July-December) with possible extension

Responsibilities

• The Sanitation/CATI Team Lead is in charge of sensitization activities.
• Providing education and support on proper hygiene practices, such as hand washing and safe food handling.
• Distributing chlorine or other water purification methods to ensure safe drinking water.
• Sanitation Improvements:
• Assessing and potentially improving sanitation facilities, such as latrines, to prevent fecal contamination.
• Addressing other potential sources of contamination, like improper waste disposal.
• Coordinate and participate in the logistical and administrative organization, planning and preparation of field operations.
• Identify local resources capable of helping in the preparation and accomplishment of the activities of SGDI
• Remain in touch with the population and local authorities to understand needs, complaints, and major events that may have an impact on the activities of SGDI
• Analyze the humanitarian situation, taking into account the production problems / Do No Harm policy for the population
• Apply safety & security procedures in field operations
• Present the population and local authorities with the nature of field operations
• Conduct sensitization activities with beneficiaries:
• Taking into account the production problems / Do No Harm policy for the population
• Helping identify and train key persons regarding the sensitization themes
• Participate in the creation and monitoring of committees, and the training of its members
• Monitor and distribute sensitization activity reports

Reporting/communication:

• Take part in weekly program meetings and clusters on request
• Keep his/her monitoring tools and files archived in the SGDI office, accessible to project manager
• Draw up and submit a weekly task report (which should include progress made by the team) to his/her project manager
• Take part in the drafting of the monthly program pack
• Establish and maintain good relations with local participants and communities (populations) in the operational fields
• Listen to the populations and local participants in the field and report to his/her project manager any non-technical or safety-related issues which could affect the activities or safety of SGDI teams

Requirements
Professional experience:

• 3 year of experience in similar position (NGO/Private or Public sector)

Technical Competences:

• Training: Minimum of ND in Civil Engineering, Water / Sanitation Engineering, Geology / Hydrology.
• Project related skills: good knowledge of the project cycle, project implementation, project follow-up.

Computer skills:

• good knowledge in CAD software (Auto CAD, Archi CAD, etc.), good knowledge in Excel, Power point and Word application.

Application Closing Date
14th July, 2025.