About RI:   Relief International (RI) is a leading global organization and home to teams of humanitarian activist-professionals committed to transforming adversity into renewal for the world’s most vulnerable populations. By partnering with beneficiaries and communities on the front-lines, RI innovatively bridges the gap between immediate relief and long-term community development.

The WASH Officer is responsible for providing technical, operational, and administrative assistance throughout the WASH programming process. This includes assessment, analysis, design, implementation, and coordination of emergency WASH interventions, as well as training local staff and stakeholders in WASH-related topics. The role involves both field-level implementation and coordination with stakeholders to ensure successful and sustainable WASH outcomes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the guidance of the WASH Coordinator, the WASH Officer will:

Conduct independent and joint assessments of water, sanitation, and hygiene needs with partners and local government.

Perform field visits, surveys, and share detailed reports.

Identify and report critical issues and bottlenecks for timely corrective action.

Design water supply schemes and hygiene/sanitation facilities to standard.

Administer WASH-related contracts and supervise technical project execution.

Ensure timely, efficient, and accurate contractor performance.

Involve communities in all project phases to build ownership.

Ensure adherence to construction and safety standards.

Provide inputs to monitoring and evaluation systems.

Maintain strong working relationships with communities, government, and partners.

Submit regular written and verbal progress reports.

Maintain detailed project records and schedules.

Ensure cross-cutting issues such as gender, protection, and environmental safeguards are mainstreamed.

TECHNICAL DELIVERABLES

1. Community WASH

Water Supply:

Assess feasibility of construction/rehabilitation works.

Design sustainable, cost-effective, and inclusive WASH solutions.

Supervise water facility construction/rehabilitation.

Conduct chlorine jar tests and monitor water quality (source, delivery, household levels).

Train locality water staff and water management committees.

Promote community participation and gender-inclusive decision-making.

Hygiene & Sanitation Promotion:

Identify key hygiene behavior challenges and design behavior change interventions (RCCE).

Coordinate hygiene promotion with Health & Nutrition teams.

Conduct community sessions, hygiene volunteer training, and monitoring.

Sanitation:

Assess and plan inclusive and gender-sensitive sanitation facilities.

Ensure accessibility and safety for women, children, and persons with disabilities.

Supervise and document sanitation facility progress.

WASH NFIs:

Coordinate NFI distributions, including MHM/dignity kits.

Demonstrate use of water treatment chemicals.

Implement accountability and feedback mechanisms.

2. WASH in Health Care Facilities (HCFs)

IPC & Hygiene:

Assess IPC standards and plan improvements in collaboration with health teams.

Monitor waste management systems and cleanliness in SCs, maternity wards, etc.

Train facility staff and provide supplies for effective IPC.

Water Supply:

Ensure sufficient and safe water supply at facilities.

Conduct water quality testing and maintain water storage systems.

Sanitation & Waste Management:

Ensure functional and segregated sanitation facilities in healthcare settings.

Implement medical waste management systems and train relevant staff.

Address disposal of toxic/expired medical waste safely.

Vector Control:

Assess and support vector control initiatives and ensure RI interventions do not contribute to breeding grounds.

Collaborate with local authorities and provide logistical/technical support.

CROSS-CUTTING RESPONSIBILITIES

Core Policies: Ensure all staff and partners are trained on RI’s Code of Conduct and PSEA.

Environment: Assess and mitigate environmental impacts using RI’s Do No Harm principles.

Visibility: Ensure RI and donor logos are used per branding guidelines.

COORDINATION & REPORTING

Build strong working relationships with local government and partners.

Represent RI in WASH cluster and inter-agency forums.

Submit regular bi-weekly and monthly updates to the WASH Coordinator.

MONITORING & EVALUATION

Track project progress and recommend design modifications as needed.

Participate in KPC baseline/evaluation surveys.

Improve and utilize existing M&E tools for water and sanitation.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential:

B.Sc. in Water Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related fields.

Minimum 3 years of WASH experience, with at least 1 year in an NGO setting.

Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, WaterCAD.

Fluency in both Arabic and English.

Skills and Attributes:

Cultural sensitivity and familiarity with the local context.

Ability to work under pressure and independently.

Strong team spirit and participatory approach.

Politically and culturally sensitive with diplomacy and patience.

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RI Values:

We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and operational independence. We affirmatively engage the most vulnerable communities. We value:

• Inclusiveness
• Transparency and Accountability
• Agility and Innovation
• Collaboration
• Sustainability