WASH Officer

osition:                              WASH Officer           

Contract duration:           6 months renewable

Location:                           Gaza - Deir Albalah

Starting Date                    ASAP

I-Background on ACTED

ACTED is an international NGO registered in France. ACTED’s vocation is to support vulnerable populations affected by wars, natural disasters and/or economic and social crises, and to accompany them in building a better future. ACTED started its activities in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) in May 2007. ACTED is currently implementing projects covering multiple humanitarian / development sectors, funded by of a variety of international donors, which aim at protecting vulnerable households and strengthening civil society actors across the oPt. ACTED oPt offers a dynamic, rigorous and knowledge-orientated working environment.

II-Country Profile

In the occupied Palestinian territory, ACTED is both committed to humanitarian assistance and long-term development. ACTED strives to strengthen the economic capacities of communities, consolidate civil society organisations, and provide emergency assistance to the most vulnerable, rural communities in the West Bank, East Jerusalem and Gaza. ACTED currently seeks a WASH Officer position for operations in Gaza.

“ACTED has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) and ensures that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited. All candidates will be subject to satisfactory references and screening checks in line with legal requirements. Any candidate offered a job will sign ACTED’s Code of Conduct and related policies as part of their work contract. All staff are expected to abide by the standards of behaviour outlined in those documents.”

III-Position Profile

-        Support in conducting technical assessments in line with ACTED project criteria, in order to meet objectives and needs (from the technical aspect) of WASH intervention such as assessment of the drinking water (production and distribution of desalinated water, developing contingency plans ad water safety plans in WASH vulnerable communities to have access to safe drinking water in emergency)

-        Conduction field meetings either with community leaders, women, men and produce reporting according to defined activity.

-        contribute to technical WASH input in project design, implementation and reporting

-        support in the preparation of proposals and other report documents

-        support the creation of data management processes (including designing, entry, analysis, interpretation, reporting and dissemination) and keep accurate data of all the project information and ensure that all files are complete.

-        Report daily and on weekly basis to the line manager.

-        Carry out any other duties as agreed with the line manager.

-        contribute to Monitoring, evaluation and suggest changes and improvements in programme and materials based on observations discussions and lessons learned with line manager.

-        Prepare BOQ’s for tendering and support accountable selection of contactors

-        Site supervision of contactors in case of water or sewage network construction/repair.

-        Communicate, exchange information and co-operate with relevant external actors as approved by the Projects Coordinator

-        Contribute to the development of ACTED’s strategy, action plan and activities plan and priorities for the WASH program.

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IV-Qualifications:

• University degree in any of the following: civil engineering, environmental engineering, or any related field associated with water supply, sanitation and hygiene behavior change.
• At least 3 years of field experience in WASH field, including emergencies with focus on Sanitation & hygiene activities.
• Previous work experience with NGOs / INGOs
• WASH technical knowledge and experience
• Good understanding of the WASH situation in the Gaza Strip
• Ability to work in a team and under pressure
• Ability to handle multiple assignments & meet deadlines with willingness to travel to the field independently
• Good oral communication and writing skills
• Good in written & spoken English/ Arabic with technical report writing
• Professional attitude, good social skills, and ability to work in a team.
• Accurate, reliable, open-minded, and a positive attitude.
• Willingness to improve skills and knowledge

V- Submission of applications:

Interested candidates are invited to apply by clicking on the below link later than December 31st, 2024 to: 

Apply Online

The selection committee will review all applications as they are received. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. No telephone inquiries will be received.

“Due to the emergency situation and the need for the position , this job might be filled before the end of the vacancy announcement”.