WASH Officer

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

Reports To: Programme Manager WASH

Location: Kakuma

Classification: Local Hire- as such this position is not eligible for R&R and the incumbent will be responsible for their own accommodation arrangements

Starting Date: As soon as possible

Fixed Tem Contract: December 2026

BACKGROUND

IsraAID is an Israel-based non-governmental organization that was founded in 2001 and has since its inception worked in emergency and long-term development settings in over 55 countries. IsraAID’s mission is to support people affected by humanitarian crises by partnering with local communities around the world to provide urgent aid, assist recovery and reduce the risk of future disasters.

JOB PURPOSE

The objective of this role is to provide support to the WASH Team across various elements of WASH infrastructure and social behavior change in sanitation and hygiene; encompassing design, construction monitoring, quality control, program planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. The incumbent will report to the Programme Manager WASH.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Implementation

• Support the Programmes Manager - WASH and Project Officer-WASH in the coordination of the WASH Technical activities according to strategy, proposals, budgets, and plans.
• Assist the WASH Team in the development of technical guidelines and tools.
• Conduct daily technical supervision on ongoing works.
• Work closely with the WASH Team to promote timely planning and implementation of all WASH field activities as planned.
• Provide full support to WASH Team in maintaining regular contact with relevant stakeholders.
• Assist in the compilation of periodic WASH Technical reports, program documents, activities, forecast and expenditures.
• Involve and inform communities and community leaders about the WASH activities.
• Facilitate capacity building sessions on sanitation and hygiene promotion in schools and at community level.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

• Work with the Project Officer - MEAL to ensure appropriate, timely and accurate data collection against agreed indicators to enable both internal and external reporting
• Lead discussions with communities and beneficiaries on program design and project review
• Conduct periodic reviews and report to the WASH Team on any obstacles and recommend mitigation measures.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering/Water Engineering/Environmental Engineering or other relevant fields
• Minimum 1 year progressive experience in the WASH sector with an INGO and/or UN agency
• Previous experience in supervising construction works is an added advantage.

SKILLS

• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a pressured work environment with frequent critical deadlines.
• Proficient in negotiation skills.
• Attention to details and good numeric accuracy.
• Skilled in Microsoft Suite applications and design modelling software like AutoCad and ArchiCad.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.

KEY BEHAVIOURS

Communicates clearly and effectively.

• Acts with a high degree of integrity and professionalism; committed, honest and sincere.
• Accurate and punctual.
• Keeps other team members regularly updated.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT AND DEMANDS

Predominantly involves working in a field environment with minimal office requirements.

Level of Contact with Children

Medium contact: Medium to low frequency of interaction

LANGUAGES

Essential: English and Kiswahili.

ETHICAL STANDARDS

IsraAID has zero tolerance towards any acts of misconduct and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. The recruitment process will include all candidates’ declarations and reference checks focused on misconduct and SEA.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

IsraAID is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.