WASH Officer (2)

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Grade: 

5, Step 1 

Date approved: 

March 2026 

Reports to: 

WASH Coordinator 

Line management of: 

WASH Coordinator

Technical line to: 

WASH Coordinator

Technical Supervision of:

N/A

Duty Station: 

Aweil East, Aweil

Travel: 

Aweil East Field Based 

Project number: 

SSFM2633

Contract type:

Full time

Duration: 

6 months 

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s values. To be dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable are attitudes and believes that shall guide our actions and relationships. NRC has a commitment to safety and wellbeing and together we build a positive working culture to feel valued, empowered, supported, safe and have a sense of belonging.   NRC does not tolerate employees exploiting or abusing people and has zero tolerance to inaction. 

Background 

The WASH Officer will provide day to day technical guidance and supervision to implement Emergency Shelter construction and rehabilitation activities being implemented in Aweil East County. The WASH Officer is also responsible for implementation of project activities including provide inputs and support for infrastructure’s design and develop schematic drawings and bill of quantities and inspecting and supervising project participants’ works and NRC’s direct implementation. The WASH Officer will assist the Construction Officer in providing technical support in the development of NRC’s WASH and Shelter programming in Northern Bahr el Gazal State. He/she will also work closely with the other Project Officers and assistants in the field to ensure timely delivery of quality Shelter programme, and will assist the Shelter Officer and WASH and Shelter Coordinator in overall planning and design of (future) projects

Roles and responsibilities

The WASH Officer will provide day to day technical guidance and supervision to implement Emergency Shelter construction and rehabilitation activities being implemented in Aweil East County. The WASH Officer is also responsible for implementation of project activities including provide inputs and support for infrastructure’s design and develop schematic drawings and bill of quantities and inspecting and supervising project participants’ works and NRC’s direct implementation. The WASH Officer will assist the Construction Officer in providing technical support in the development of NRC’s WASH and Shelter programming in Northern Bahr el Gazal State. He/she will also work closely with the other Project Officers and assistants in the field to ensure timely delivery of quality Shelter programme, and will assist the WASH and Shelter Coordinator in overall planning and design of (future) projects

Generic Responsibilities

• Adherence to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines, policies and procedures and other NRC tools and handbooks.

• Coordinate the WASH activities according to strategy, proposals, budgets and plans.

• Assist the WASH Project Coordinator in all aspects of WASH programs planning implementation, monitoring and evaluation.

• Develop technical specifications and bills of quantities (BOQ) for works.

• Assess the WASH training needs of the community base workers and assists in the development of appropriate training materials and plans.

• Conducts water quality testing and sanitary inspection at water points.

• Provides technical supports to WASH Assistants and local counterparts on issues of WASH information and communication strategies.

• Assists in the establishment, and training of water point committees as well as monitoring their performance.

• Assists in the compilation of weekly and monthly WASH reports, program documents, project proposals, and budgets.

• Ensure that procurement, development and distribution of materials and equipment are timely and according to procedures.

Specific responsibilities:

• Water and sanitation infrastructure construction (Boreholes, latrines,)

• Break down the annual operational plans into weekly, monthly and quarterly implementation plans

• Preparing weekly progress reports and other documents required for the water and sanitation infrastructures such as boreholes, latrines,

• Performs any other duties as requested by the WASH Project Coordinator.

Scale and scope of the position

Financial responsibility: 

N/A

Resources responsibility: 

N/A 

Critical interfaces

Relevant interfaces for this position are: 

•                Other CCs (Cash and Markets, Protection, ICLA, and Education).

•                Support (Finance, Procurement, M&E, Logistic and Security). 

•                Other stakeholders (RRC, Local authorities, WASH and Shelter cluster, Core pipeline partners, etc.)

Generic professional competencies

• B.Sc./ HND in Civil or Water Engineering, Geology, Hydrology or any other relevant field
• Minimum 3 years’ experience from working with WASH projects in a humanitarian/recovery context.
• Experience from working with social work and/or with distribution of humanitarian assistance is an advantage.
• Previous 2 years work experience in community-based Water and Sanitation programs in similar position; Work experience with an INGO is desirable
• Must have knowledge of emergency Water supply, Hygiene, Sanitation requirements and protocols
• Familiarity with international minimum standards of Water and Sanitation delivery (i.e., SPHERE) is an advantage
• Excellent communication skills – written and spoken – in English required.
• Fluency in one or more of the national/regional languages (Arabic and Dinka preferred) is desirable.
• Must be willing to work as a team member, take direction, and share technical skills with colleagues and counterparts.
• Computer literacy in word processing and spreadsheets is required,
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Epanet, and Google Earth is strongly desirable
• Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience is an added opportunity:
• Knowledge of the context of Northeast Nigeria
• Experience with start-up activities

Context related skills, knowledge and experience

“Context related competencies are the knowledge, skills and experience required because of the context, location, and/or the current priorities and challenges for the role”

• Ability to initiate, develop, plan, and implement an integrated programme.

• Experience in community mobilisation and conducting outreach activities. 

• Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to explain and present technical information.

• Political and cultural awareness and experience of working were hardship areas. 

• Ability to work independently in a result oriented multi-tasking and multi-cultural environment and manage conflicting priorities.

• Sensitivity to the needs and priorities of disadvantaged populations (minority groups etc.)

• Demonstrated experience of integrating gender and diversity issues.

   

Behavioural competencies

“Refer to NRC Competency Framework, the personal qualities or characteristics that influence how successful people are in their job. Select between 3-6 Competencies that are most important for this job – including the title of the Competency, and some (or all) of the indicators.”

• Handling insecure environment

• Planning and delivering results

• Working with people

• Analysing 

• Communication with impact and respect

• Coping with change 

“Refer to the NRC Leadership profile, the type of behaviour we expect from our leaders. Remove if a non-managerial role”.  

• Build meaningful relations  

• Act with integrity  

• Empower people  

• Deliver results