WASH Officer

Plan, implement, and monitor hygiene promotion and sanitation components in Kelafo.

Overview

Plan, implement, and monitor hygiene promotion and sanitation components in Kelafo.

You have:

  • BSc degree in Environmental health, Public Health, or related fields.
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience implementing WASH programs in humanitarian or development contexts, preferably with an INGO.
  • Demonstrated experience in hygiene promotion, sanitation, SBCC, and community mobilization.
  • Previous experience with WASH NFI distribution and WASH-related assessments is an asset.
  • Excellent team and interpersonal relationship skills, especially in a cross-cultural setting, required.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork capability.
  • Proficiency in English (required); Understanding local language is an asset.
  • Good understanding of international humanitarian standards (SPHERE, WHO) and national WASH guidelines.
  • Organized, reliable, and good communication skills.

Potential interview questions

How do you approach identifying and assessing community needs in WASH projects? The interviewer is looking for your ability to conduct assessments that inform project decisions. Discuss your experience with needs assessments and the methods you use.
Can you describe a successful hygiene promotion initiative you led? This question assesses your practical experience and impact in WASH. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure compliance with international WASH standards in your projects? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe how you would mobilize communities for WASH activities. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What challenges have you faced in WASH program implementation, and how did you overcome them? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you manage the distribution of emergency WASH kits? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you recommend for improving sanitation in a crisis-affected community? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure the safety and protection of vulnerable groups during WASH interventions? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 1 year ago - Updated 5 hours ago - Source: mercycorps.org/careers/national