Officier (ère) WASH (Eau, Hygiène et Assainissement) - Port-au-Prince
Implement WASH activities to improve access to water and sanitation.
Overview
Implement WASH activities to improve access to water and sanitation.
You have:
- University degree in engineering, water and sanitation engineering, civil engineering, hydraulics, public health, or environmental management.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in implementing WASH activities in humanitarian or development contexts.
- Good knowledge of SPHERE standards, WHO, and WASH Cluster guidelines.
- Practical experience in water quality monitoring and the use of field kits (e.g., DelAgua).
- Proven experience in mobilizing, training, and mentoring community committees (WASH Committees, hygiene promoters).
- Experience collaborating with local authorities and technical partners such as DINEPA/OREPA.
- Sensitivity to gender, disability inclusion, and adapted approaches for children.
- Excellent writing and communication skills in Creole and French; English is a plus.
- Proficiency in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- For positions based in Nippes and Grand'Anse: AC driving license and ability to ride a motorcycle.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you successfully implemented a WASH project in a community? | This question assesses your practical experience in WASH activities. | Discuss specific challenges faced and how you overcame them. |
| How do you ensure community involvement in WASH initiatives? | The interviewer wants to evaluate your approach to community engagement. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods do you use for water quality monitoring? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience working with local authorities on WASH projects. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you promote hygiene practices in communities? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you adapted your WASH interventions based on community feedback? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges have you faced in implementing sanitation projects and how did you address them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you monitor and evaluate the success of WASH initiatives? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
mercycorps.org/careers/national
