WASH Officer

Manage WASH activities for conflict-affected populations.

Overview

Manage WASH activities for conflict-affected populations.

You have:

  • BSc degree in Water Resources, Environmental Health, Public Health, or related field with a minimum of 3 years experience.
  • Key programmatic knowledge includes project formulation and design, SBCC, and project management.
  • Excellent team and interpersonal relationship skills, especially in a cross-cultural setting, required.
  • Proficiency in Afarigna language.
  • Willingness to travel frequently to villages and reside in rural areas.
  • Organized, reliable, and good communication skills.
  • Commitment to teamwork and gender equality.

Potential interview questions

Describe a time you identified an opportunity for innovative action in a project. This assesses your ability to recognize and pursue new solutions in challenging environments. Share a specific example, highlighting your thought process and the impact of your actions.
How do you ensure compliance with health and safety standards in WASH projects? This question gauges your knowledge of and commitment to adhering to essential guidelines. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you employ to promote hygiene education in a culturally sensitive manner? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you discuss your experience in managing a diverse team in a high-pressure setting? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you approach collaboration with local authorities and community volunteers? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience with data collection and evaluation in WASH programs. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What methods do you use to provide constructive feedback to team members? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Explain the importance of gender equality in WASH initiatives. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 7 months ago - Updated 9 hours ago - Source: mercycorps.org/careers/national