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Conduct assessments of water supply, sanitation, drainage, and hygiene infrastructure needs.
Identify suitable water sources and ensure water quality, quantity, and regulatory compliance.
Prepare technical designs, drawings, specifications, and Bills of Quantities (BoQs) in line with national and humanitarian standards.
Support feasibility studies and technical input for project design and adaptation.
Implementation & Supervision
Oversee construction and rehabilitation of WASH infrastructure, including water systems, latrines, drainage, and waste management facilities.
Supervise contractors and service providers to ensure quality, timely, and standards-compliant implementation.
Ensure compliance with occupational health, safety, and environmental standards.
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Establish and support operation and maintenance systems for WASH facilities.
Train staff, community structures, and caretakers on operation, maintenance, repairs, and water quality testing.
Support strengthening local WASH management structures and committees.
Procurement & Contract Management
Prepare technical specifications, tender documents, and cost estimates.
Participate in bid evaluations and contractor assessments.
Monitor contractor performance and certify completed works.
Coordination, Monitoring & Reporting
Coordinate with government authorities, contractors, utilities, and WASH stakeholders.
Participate in coordination meetings, joint monitoring visits, and technical working groups.
Monitor project progress, maintain technical documentation, and contribute to internal and donor reports.
Additional Duties
Provide technical support and training to WASH staff.
Ensure adherence to quality standards and proper inventory management of relief supplies.
Document technical and procurement processes in line with organizational and donor requirements.
Perform other related duties assigned by management to support project implementation.
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Required Qualifications, Competencies and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Water Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
Postgraduate training in WASH, Water Resources Management, or Public Health Engineering is an added advantage
At least 3 years of practical, hands-on experience in water supply, sanitation, public health engineering, or related WASH infrastructure.
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in WASH programming, with at least 2 years in systems strengthening or institutional capacity development
Proven experience in supervision of construction works and contractors in challenging field environments.
Technical Skills
Strong knowledge of water supply systems, sanitation technologies, drainage, and water quality monitoring.
Experience preparing technical drawings, BoQs, and specifications of WASH infrastructures.
Familiarity with operation and maintenance systems for WASH infrastructure.
Ability to use relevant software and tools (AutoCAD; knowledge of EPANET, QGIS, Mwater or similar tools is an advantage).
Languages
Good command of written and spoken English.
Knowledge of local languages relevant to Teso and Karamoja is an asset.
Core Competencies
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Strong cross-cultural communication, resilience, and problem-solving skills.
Experience in supervising, mentoring, and supporting field staff.
Excellent interpersonal and coordination skills.
Ability and willingness to work in difficult and remote field conditions.
Other Requirements
Valid motorcycle riding permit.
Willingness to travel frequently to field sites within the project area.
Team player with high integrity and honesty.
Our offer
We offer you the opportunity to work in a responsible and interesting field as part of an extremely dedicated team. Welthungerhilfe attaches great importance to the personal and professional development of its employees. Remuneration is based on our gender-independent salary scale.
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