The post holder will have responsibility for the feasibility study, detail design, BOQ, contract management, regular monitoring, WASH construction supervision, quality control, and report preparations of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene facilities. The WASH Officer will provide technical support to Woreda staff and WASHCO members for the planning and implementation of WASH and hygiene practices at the refugee, host community, school, and health facility levels in the project area. The post holder will work in collaboration with the affected people representatives, local water and health staff such as community health workers, and community mobilizers to implement regular growth monitoring and growth promotion activities. She/He will also support and promote target selection and lead community dialogue sessions.

The Individual

At least Bachelor’s Degree in Hydraulic Engineering, Water Resource Engineering, Water Supply, and Environmental Engineering, and related disciplines

Minimum 3 years of total experience of which experience in the WASH sector and experience in emergency WASH is advantageous.

Experience in WASH facilities construction in a complex and demanding workload.

Substantial experience in coordinating, mobilizing community, planning, implementation, supervision, monitoring, and reporting.

Demonstrated work experience in designing, supervising, and implementing water, sanitation, and hygiene infrastructural programs in the community, school, and health centers.

Ability and willingness to travel and work in rural areas where the project is implemented, within approved security frameworks.