WASH/Shelter Technician - Bekaa, Zahle

THE OPPORTUNITY:

The WaSH/Shelter Technician is required to ensure the technical quality of Shelter and WASH program implementation at the field level. The Shelter/WASH Technician will be responsible for conducting technical assessments, monitoring and supervising technical activities, and providing technical advice to contractors, beneficiaries, and communities.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and adjust working hours accordingly.

In order to be successful you will bring/have:

• A degree in engineering or a related field; equivalent work experience will be considered.
• Good command of English and Arabic.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the Shelter, WASH, or construction sector.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt work practices and hours, with the ability to work in insecure environments.
• Availability to travel within the country.
• Proficient in computer skills, especially Excel and design software such as AutoCAD.
• Experience in fieldwork and community mobilization.
• Experience in conducting training and sensitization sessions for communities and beneficiaries.

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector. This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions only.

A copy of the full role profile can be found at WASH/Shelter Technician

THE ORGANIZATION:

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those who need better healthcare, education, and Child Protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday,

All children learn from a quality basic education and that,

Violence against children is no longer tolerated.

We know that great people make a great organization and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.