WASH Assistant
Support and implement WASH activities effectively.
Overview
Support and implement WASH activities effectively.
You have:
- Bachelors in community health, public health, social science, engineering, or related degree.
- 1-2 years of relevant experience in implementing emergency WASH response.
- Familiar with Afghanistan water and sanitation standards and international WASH SPHERE standards.
- Extensive knowledge and work experience in Afghanistan, and preferably in the Western Provinces including Herat.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to achieve cooperation and agreement amongst diverse groups with competing priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and tasks efficiently and with a calm attitude.
- Excellent time management skills and resourcefulness with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to engage with local communities and government authorities.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Good knowledge of spoken and written English and Dari are required, Pashto is desired.
- Good computer skills in basic, office programs, and engineering program such as AutoCAD.
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time you successfully managed multiple WASH-related tasks simultaneously. What approach did you take? | The interviewer wants to understand your project management skills in emergency WASH response. | Provide a specific example of how you prioritized tasks and managed time effectively. |
| How do you ensure compliance with WASH standards in your work? | This question assesses your knowledge of WASH standards and how you apply them. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of engaging local communities in hygiene promotion activities? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to maintain strong relationships with stakeholders during project implementation? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you needed to adapt a WASH project due to unforeseen challenges. How did you handle it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you stay updated on the latest WASH practices and regulations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Explain how you document and report project activities. What is your process? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What is your experience with conducting assessments in WASH projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
Added 4 months ago
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Updated 7 hours ago
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Source:
mercycorps.org/careers/national
