WASH Officer

FHI 360 Ethiopia Job Vacancy 2025: WASH Officer

📍 Location: Negele Borena, Oromia, Ethiopia
🕒 Employment Type: Full-time
📅 Deadline to Apply: September 10, 2025
🔎 Requisition ID: 2025200498

About FHI 360

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization working in more than 70 countries to improve lives through health, education, nutrition, environment, and humanitarian programs. In Ethiopia, FHI 360’s Crisis Response team provides emergency assistance in Tigray, Amhara, Afar, Somali, and Oromia regions, focusing on Health, Nutrition, WASH, and Protection.

Position Overview

FHI 360 is seeking a qualified WASH Officer to support its humanitarian operations in Negele Borena, Oromia Region. The officer will work under the supervision of the WASH Coordinator and lead the implementation of public health engineering and WASH promotion activities. The role involves working closely with local government, partners, and communities to ensure that WASH interventions meet international and national standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the WASH Coordinator in building strong relationships with government offices and partners.
• Lead start-up and implementation of planned WASH projects in Negele Borena.
• Conduct regular needs assessments to inform programming.
• Represent FHI 360 in WASH Cluster meetings and technical working groups.
• Supervise field assistants and provide technical guidance.
• Oversee rehabilitation and infrastructure improvements in health facilities.
• Track budgets and ensure compliance with donor and organizational standards.
• Draft and submit internal and external reports in English.
• Monitor WASH-related construction activities.
• Build the capacity of partners in data collection, water quality surveillance, and WASH standards.
• Conduct field visits to IDP sites and host communities for supervision and technical support.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in humanitarian response projects, preferably with INGOs.
• Strong background in public health engineering and WASH promotion in emergency settings.
• Experience in conducting rapid assessments and baseline surveys.
• Good knowledge of Ethiopia’s socio-economic and political context.
• Strong English and local language skills (both spoken and written).
• Ability to represent the organization and engage with stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel frequently to field sites.
• Familiarity with the UN Cluster System and SPHERE standards.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, WaterCAD, or other engineering software is highly desirable.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply via the FHI 360 Career Portal by submitting:

• Updated CV
• Cover Letter
• Contact information for three professional references

👉 Apply Here on FHI 360 Careers Portal

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity & Safeguarding

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, disability, or any other status. The organization is committed to safeguarding and preventing abuse, exploitation, and harassment in its programs.

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