Job Title: WASH Officer
Start date: As soon as possible based on donor commitment
Reporting to: Program Manager
Contract Duration: 4 (Four months) renewable based on availability Funding and Performance
Location: Based in Juba, Central Equatorial
Application Start Date :20/8/2025
Application Deadline: 8/9/2025
About IsraAID:
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.
We are therefore seeking experienced, self-motivated, highly competent individuals with exemplary ethical conduct to fill the position of WASH Officer based in Juba.
About The Position
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Officer to join our team to implement our activities in Juba, South Sudan. The successful candidate will play a key role in planning, implementing, and monitoring WASH projects to ensure that Refugees, internally displaced population and host communities have access to adequate quantities of safe drinking water, and to improved sanitation facilities, as well as they maintain safe hygiene and sanitation practice.
Detailed responsibilities:
- Support the Programs Manager and Project Officer in the coordination of the WASH Technical activities according to strategy, proposals, budgets, and plans.
- Proactively support all WASH projects in country through all the components of the project cycle providing WASH technical support to programs manager
- Assist the WASH Team in the development of technical guidelines and
- In charge of development of Bill of Quantity (B.O.Q) and Engineering designs in relation to project needs, and supervise all WASH construction, rehabilitation or installation activities.
- 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
- Assist in the compilation of periodic WASH Technical reports, program documents, activities, forecast and expenditures.
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Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
- Work with the Project Officer 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.
Essential skills, knowledge, and competencies
Essential Requirements
- MUST BE A SOUTH SUDANESE NATIONAL
- Fluency in English is a must.
- A degree in water supply engineering, civil engineering, hydrology, or similar field is required. A masters/ postgraduate degree in any of these fields would be an added advantage.
- A minimum of 3 years of demonstrated professional experience in WASH programmes in similar contexts is required.An experience in integrated programming will be an added advantage.
- Previous proved working experience in refugee settlements and Internal displaced person camps will be an advantage.
Specific Skills.
- Construction and Infrastructure Development: Understanding the principles of constructing durable, resilient, and safe WASH infrastructure, including knowledge of materials, construction methods, and the ability to adapt them to the needs of a disaster-stricken area or a community in need.
- Adaptability and Problem-Solving: The capacity to adapt to rapidly changing situations and find innovative solutions to complex challenges.
- Cultural Sensitiveness and Cross-Cultural Communication:Proficiency in communicating effectively across different cultures and languages. This skill ensures respectful, efficient, and effective engagement with local communities, stakeholders, and team members from diverse backgrounds.
Competencies:
- Attention to Detail: Ability to meticulously follow procedures and maintain high standards of performance.
- Organizational Skills: Strong organizational abilities to manage inventory, schedules, and documentation effectively.
- Safety Awareness: Commitment to following safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe work environment.
- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with team members to achieve common goals.
- Commitment to IsraAID’s values: Professionalism, Humanity, Collaboration, Flexibility and Adaptability, and Resilience.
ETHICAL STANDARDS
IsraAID has zero tolerance towards any acts of misconduct and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA). 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.
Please note that CVs longer than 2 pages will not be considered.
Note: Please indicate the title of the position you are applying for.
- This position is for south Sudanese nationals only.
We regret to report that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.