WASH ASSOCIATE
Ensure effective WASH programming in a humanitarian context.
Overview
Ensure effective WASH programming in a humanitarian context.
You have:
- Knowledge of public health, water resources management, construction management, hygiene promotion programming and technical team management in humanitarian context.
- Exposure to UNHCR mandate, its priorities and principles.
- Good communicator with strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Ability to coordinate a range of diverse actors and activities to achieve a common objective in the area of WASH.
Deadline for Applications
May 27, 2026Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)
DFamily Type (not applicable for home-based)
FamilyStaff Member / Affiliate Type
UNOPS LICA6Target Start Date
2026-07-01Terms of Reference
Knowledge of public health, water resources management, Construction management, hygiene promotion programming and technical team management in humanitarian context. Exposure to UNHCR mandate, its priorities and principles. Good communicator with strong interpersonal and negotiations skills.
Additional qualifications in WASH and a thorough understanding of the linkages with public health and WASH. Ability to coordinate a range of diverse actors and activities to achieve a common objective in the area of WASH.Standard Job Description
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Additional Qualifications
Skills
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Other information
This position doesn't require a functional clearance Remote
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Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience in managing hygiene promotion programs? | The interviewer wants to assess your direct experience in hygiene promotion, which is critical for the WASH Associate role. | Discuss specific projects, your role, and the impact of those programs. |
| How do you handle conflicts during coordination among diverse actors? | This question evaluates your conflict resolution and negotiation skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you employ to manage a technical team effectively? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of a time when you had to work within the UNHCR mandate? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple WASH-related projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience with water resources management in humanitarian settings. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure the linkages between public health and WASH are addressed in programming? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What communication strategies have you found effective in negotiating with stakeholders? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |