WASH Technical Officer- Baucau
Support WASH project implementation and partner capacity building.
Overview
Support WASH project implementation and partner capacity building.
You have:
- Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in community based or rural WASH project implementation.
- Experience working with NGOs, local partner organizations, and community structures.
- Experience in field monitoring, reporting, and partner support.
- Knowledge of community-based WASH and rural water systems.
- Understanding of Nature Based Solutions and climate responsive WASH interventions.
- Experience or willingness to learn M-Water and National WASH MIS/SIBSS systems.
- Strong facilitation, coordination, and reporting skills.
With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Employee Contract Type:
Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)Job Description:
Project Implementation & Partner Support
- Support project teams and local partner NGO staff to facilitate effective WASH project implementation.
- Provide technical assistance and on the job guidance to partner staff.
- Conduct routine field monitoring visits.
- Document project monitoring and evaluation reports and share regularly with local NGO technical teams.
Community Based WASH Assessment & Design
- Lead community‑based WASH assessments in close coordination with WASH TC.
- Work with SMASeA and PARTISIPA teams at municipality level.
- Support identification of appropriate and climate‑responsive WASH solutions, including Nature‑Based Solutions.
Capacity Building & Technical Support
- Coordinate with Project Coordinators and WASH TC to carry out partner staff capacity building.
- Build capacity on project assessment, topographic survey, NbS, hydraulic and infrastructure design, BoQ preparation, community action plans, GMF group establishment, and M&E aligned with National WASH MIS/SIBSS using mWater tools.
Government Engagement & Stakeholder Coordination
- Build working relationships with local government authorities through SMASeA departments.
- Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to align WASH projects with DNRAS guidelines and SOPs.
- Participate in municipal coordination meetings and technical forums
General Responsibilities
- Support donor, sponsor, and stakeholder field visits.
- Assist in emergency or humanitarian WASH response as required.
- Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the WASH TC.
Required Professional Experience
- Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in community based or rural WASH project implementation.
- Experience working with NGOs, local partner organizations, and community structures.
- Experience in field monitoring, reporting, and partner support.
Required Education ,training, license, registration, and
certification
- Experience in field monitoring, reporting, and partner support.
Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications
- Knowledge of community-based WASH and rural water systems.
- Understanding of Nature Based Solutions and climate responsive WASH interventions.
- Experience or willingness to learn M-Water and National WASH MIS/SIBSS systems.
- Strong facilitation, coordination, and reporting skills.
Application will be closed on 11 May 2026, 5pm TL
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Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience in community-based WASH projects? | The interviewer wants to assess your practical experience and understanding of community dynamics. | Outline specific projects you've worked on, highlighting your role and contributions. |
| What strategies would you use to engage local government in WASH initiatives? | This question gauges your understanding of stakeholder engagement. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you approach monitoring and evaluation in WASH projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you implemented a Nature Based Solution in a project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to provide technical support to a partner organization. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges have you encountered in rural WASH implementation, and how did you overcome them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure the sustainability of WASH interventions in communities? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What role does community feedback play in your project implementations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |