WASH Officer
Lead and manage water and sanitation engineering projects.
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Overview
Lead and manage water and sanitation engineering projects.
You have:
- A Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Water and Sanitation Engineering or related field is required
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field with an additional four (4) years of relevant experience may be accepted in place of a master's degree
- A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in field of civil engineering, water and sanitation engineering is required
- At least two (2) years experience in water and sanitation infrastructures Design development and Management, Construction implementation, Construction Supervision; projects management and/or capacity building
- Experience working with Government institutions and/or donor-funded projects is desirable
- Experience working with the UN or other Humanitarian/Development agencies is an advantage
- Full working knowledge of French is required
- Working knowledge of English is desirable
Deadline for Applications
October 6, 2025Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)
E (most hardship)Family Type (not applicable for home-based)
Non Family with Residential LocationStaff Member / Affiliate Type
UNOPS IICA2Target Start Date
2025-10-01Terms of Reference
A. Education • A Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Water and Sanitation Engineering or related field is required • A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering Water and Sanitation Engineering or related field is required with an additional four (4) years of relevant experience may be accepted in place of a master's degree.
B. Work Experience • A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in field of civil engineering, water and sanitation engineering is required. • The minimum required years of experience must include at least two (2) years experience in water and sanitation infrastructures Design development and Management, Construction implementation, Construction Supervision; projects management and/or capacity building. • Experience working with Government institutions and/or donor-funded projects is desirable • Experience working with the UN or other Humanitarian/Development agencies is an advantage. • Multi-disciplinary planning experience is an asset.
D. Language requirements • Full working knowledge of French is required.
• Working knowledge of English is desirable.Standard Job Description
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This position doesn't require a functional clearance Remote
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Potential interview questions
| Describe a successful project you have managed in water and sanitation engineering. | The interviewer wants to evaluate your leadership and project management skills. | Highlight your role, the challenges faced, and the outcomes achieved. |
| How do you approach collaboration with government institutions on engineering projects? | The interviewer is assessing your experience in stakeholder management. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use for monitoring and supervising construction projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you share your experience with donor-funded projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges have you faced in managing water and sanitation projects and how did you overcome them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you assess a community's water and sanitation needs? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience in designing sanitation infrastructures. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What is your experience with multi-disciplinary planning in engineering projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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