WASH Officer

• Listing summary: The Union of Ethiopian Women and Children Associations (UEWCA) is recruiting three WASH Officers to support its Integrated WASH, Agriculture, Protection and Multi‑Purpose Cash Response project in selected woredas of the Amhara Region. The role involves coordinating and monitoring water, sanitation and hygiene activities, engaging communities, supervising field work, collecting data, and ensuring gender‑sensitive service delivery. Candidates should hold a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Water Supply and Sanitation, Hydraulic Engineering or a related field, with at least three years of NGO WASH experience (five for Bachelor holders). The position is based in the Amhara Region and requires frequent travel within assigned woredas.

EHF-Funded Humanitarian Project | Amhara Region

Union of Ethiopian Women and Children Associations (UEWCA) is a non-governmental, apolitical and non-religious consortium of civil society organizations (CSOs) working to advance the rights and well-being of women, girls and children. Established in 2010, UEWCA is engaging in women’s and girls’ empowerment, child well-being, socioeconomic development, climate change and humanitarian response and gender equality across Ethiopia’s regional states and city administrations.

UEWCA intends to execute a project entitled Integrated WASH, Agriculture, Protection and Multi-Purpose Cash Response to Acute Malnutrition and Public Health Risks in selected Woredas of Amhara Region to respond to the interconnected humanitarian needs of vulnerable and crisis-affected populations in Ebnat Woreda in South Gondar Zone and East Belesa and Kinfaz Begela Woredas in Central Gondar Zone, Amhara Region. The intervention addresses the effects of conflict, displacement, drought and climate-related shocks, which have disrupted livelihoods, limited access to essential services and increased protection risks. The project will deliver integrated WASH, agriculture, protection and multi-purpose cash assistance, to reach vulnerable and crisis-affected people.

WASH Officer (3 Positions)

Duty station: Target woredas in Amhara Region (one officer per assigned woreda)

Report to: Regional Coordinator

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate and monitor approved WASH activities, including rehabilitation and repair of water points and schemes.

• Support water treatment and storage activities, hygiene promotion, community mobilization and distribution of WASH-related materials.

• Work with woreda water offices, community water committees, contractors/service providers and other relevant stakeholders.

• Conduct field supervision and quality checks, identify technical issues and follow up on corrective actions.

• Collect and document activity data, beneficiary feedback, progress and challenges; submit timely reports to the project team.

• Apply gender-, age- and disability-sensitive approaches and ensure WASH services are safe, accessible and dignified.

Job Requirements

• Education: Masters or Bachelor’s degree in Water Supply and Sanitation, Hydraulic Engineering or a related field.

• Experience: At least 3 years for Master degree and 5 years for Bachelor Degree of NGO WASH experience; humanitarian experience is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of water-point rehabilitation, hygiene promotion, community engagement and field monitoring.

• Good reporting, coordination and communication skills, with willingness to travel within the assigned woreda.

• Fluency in both written and spoken English and Amharic.

• Maintain regular communication and coordination with relevant woreda authorities, local humanitarian partners and coordination forums

Requirements

• Commitment to UEWCA’s mission, humanitarian principles, accountability to affected populations, gender equality and disability inclusion.

• Demonstrated integrity and respect for diversity, with zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, fraud and corruption.

• Willingness to work in challenging field conditions and travel within the assigned duty station as required.

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, communities, government offices and humanitarian partners.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. UEWCA reserves the right to verify qualifications and references.

• UEWCA reserves the right to cancel the vacancy announcement if a more suitable opportunity arises.

How To Apply

Interested and qualified applicants should submit an application letter and updated CV, together with copies of relevant educational and work-experience documents to Regional Office, Bahir Dar, Social Security building, first floor, Around Dipo area, Near Amhara Education Bureau, Kebele 13;

Note: Please clearly indicate the position title and preferred duty station in the subject line of your application. Applicants should apply for only the position(s) for which they meet the stated requirements.

For more information contact us at 0937655020 / +251 99 685 1294  

UEWCA highly encourages Female applicants to apply for all positions.

• Education: Masters or Bachelor’s degree in Water Supply and Sanitation, Hydraulic Engineering or a related field.
• Experience: At least 3 years for Master degree and 5 years for Bachelor Degree of NGO WASH experience; humanitarian experience is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of water-point rehabilitation, hygiene promotion, community engagement and field monitoring.
• Good reporting, coordination and communication skills, with willingness to travel within the assigned woreda.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English and Amharic.
• Maintain regular communication and coordination with relevant woreda authorities, local humanitarian partners and coordination forums

Requirements

• Commitment to UEWCA’s mission, humanitarian principles, accountability to affected populations, gender equality and disability inclusion.
• Demonstrated integrity and respect for diversity, with zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, fraud and corruption.
• Willingness to work in challenging field conditions and travel within the assigned duty station as required.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, communities, government offices and humanitarian partners.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. UEWCA reserves the right to verify qualifications and references.
• UEWCA reserves the right to cancel the vacancy announcement if a more suitable opportunity arises.