WASH Officer

Objective of the job:

The WASH Officer will primarily work in the field to conduct site assessments, prepare technical drawings and BoQs, and supervise a range of WASH interventions, including the construction and rehabilitation of water networks, water treatment systems, and solar water pumping stations. The officer will also manage essential office-based responsibilities, including reporting, planning, and coordinating with stakeholders. Through hands-on field engagement and effective coordination, the WASH Officer will ensure that all interventions are technically sound, community-driven, and delivered on schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

Field Assessments & Implementation:

• • Conduct and lead initial and ongoing WASH needs assessments across targeted municipalities and communities.
  • Coordinate and supervise the implementation of construction and rehabilitation works.
  • Verify that materials, workmanship, and deliveries adhere to project standards.

Monitoring, Reporting & Office Duties:

• • Develop and maintain dynamic tracking tools (Gantt charts, dashboards) to monitor outputs, budgets, and timelines.
  • Draft weekly field briefs and comprehensive monthly progress reports for the Project Coordinator.
  • Support the project coordinator in updating activity plans, procurement schedules, and risk registers based on field findings.

Quality Assurance & Compliance:

• • Ensure strict adherence to organizational policies (safeguarding, financial controls) and guidelines.

Team Support & Capacity Building:

• • Mentor field staff on technical protocols, safety measures, and community feedback mechanisms.

Risk Management & Adaptation:

• • Identify security, logistical, and environmental risks; design and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Adapt implementation plans in real time in response to evolving field conditions and stakeholder feedback in coordination with the project coordinator.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or any related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience managing field-based WASH interventions in humanitarian settings.
• Solid technical knowledge of water distribution networks, solar-powered pumping stations, and core WASH engineering principles.
• Proficient in Excel and mobile data-collection tools.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, including preparing drawings and detailed technical plans.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; fluency in English and Arabic.
• Willingness to work extended periods in challenging field environments.