WASH Assistant

Programme & Policy

Overview

Ensure effective implementation of the WASH project activities.

You have:

• Relevant technical background in civil engineering and experience in emergency response contexts in the WASH sector
• At least two years experience in WASH and Technical Engineering
• Experience in designing and preparing BoQs
• Solid skills in AutoCAD, Epanet, WaterCad, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Fluent in Arabic
• Good working knowledge of written and spoken English

Contract

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WASH Assistant

(Yemen – Khokha)

Who are we?

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home.

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 6500 staff. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

About the role

Overall purpose of the role:

The WASH assistant ensures that water, sanitation, and hygiene project, activities are implemented effectively, professionally, and in accordance with the culture and practices of the local population. The WASH assistant will report to the WASH TL. This position is based in khokha district and entail daily travel to the field.

Main responsibilities:

• Following-up the field works in all sites according to BoQs, specifications, drawings and the agreed timeframe and contact with the DRC WASH Engineer accordingly.
• Provide technical and professional support to Water Management Committees (WMC) and Community hygiene Volunteers (CHVs) on water, sanitation and hygiene matters.
• Develop BoQs and drawings for the WASH construction/rehabilitation activities and provide them in accurate and correct specifications.
• Analysis and recommend the WASH needs as per the DRC and cluster criteria/standards.
• Ensure the availability of accurate, complete and up-to-date information required for effective WASH program design, implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation at field level.
• Support to organize the various community level sanitation and hygiene campaign as well as manage all WASH supplies and the IEC materials for distribution.
• Promoting safe WASH practices, with a focus on hygiene practices in camps and host communities, including the proper use and upkeep of WASH facilities and services
• Sending weekly/Monthly updates on hygiene promotion sessions on a regular basis and corresponding with the line manager about the accomplishment of hygiene promotion plans
• Play a significant role in contingency and emergency response by ensuring appropriate community involvement in the design and delivery of crucial WASH services and facilities and by contributing to hygiene promotion sessions, awareness campaigns, and the distribution of hygiene aids and kits.
• Support to design and conduct the district, school and health clinics level water, sanitation and hygiene related events.
• Support to organize WASH related training, orientation, workshop at the district level.
• Maintain links with relevant institutions such as Cleaning Fund, LWSC and GARWSP to ensure good quality intervention in consultation with WASH specialist.
• Facilitate the process of capturing, documenting and disseminating project experiences, achievements, good practice as lesson learned, case studies and progress reports related to WASH to concerned stakeholders.
• Ensure gender equity and social inclusion in all aspects of WASH interventions.
• Contributing to the preparation of internal reports.
• Identify opportunities for field level integration with other sectors, support opportunity of engagement with local partnerships.
• Accomplish the other necessary activities related to the office and program and tasks assigned by the Supervisor.
• Any other related task assigned by WASH team leader.

Experience and technical competencies:

• Relevant technical background in civil engineering and experience in emergency response contexts in the WASH sector
• At least two years experience in WASH and Technical Engineering.
• Experience in designing and preparing BoQs.
• Solid skills in AutoCAD, Epanet, WaterCad, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent social/diplomacy skills.
• Experience working with NGO and/or INGO.

Education:

• University degree in Civil Engineering

Languages:

• Arabic "Fluent"
• English "good working knowledge of written and spoken English"

All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.
• Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
• Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We Offer.

Contract length: June 30, 2026

Position Band: This position will be placed in the Management (I) band. Reports to the WASH Team Leader.

Start date: ASAP

Duty station: Khokha, Yemen

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s National Terms of Employment.

Application process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: November 8, 2025, recruitment process is planned to start in maximum 2 weeks after the closing date.

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.

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