WASH Officer (Emergency) – 6 month contract

About the role

The UNICEF Bahir Dar Field Office is seeking a WASH Officer to support emergency preparedness and response in the Amhara region. Working under the WASH Specialist, the officer will contribute technical expertise to ensure safe water, sanitation and hygiene services for children, mothers and affected communities.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in drafting and updating WASH situation analyses and emergency response plans.
• Research and report on WASH trends to inform programme design and monitoring.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation and inputs for programme preparation and evaluation.
• Support the development of WASH‑related outcomes, outputs and strategies based on sector needs.
• Provide technical and administrative assistance throughout all programming stages, ensuring compliance with UNICEF processes.

Required profile

• Relevant academic background in Water, Sanitation, Hygiene, Public Health or related field.
• Experience in humanitarian WASH programmes, preferably in emergency contexts.
• Ability to work collaboratively with partners, government agencies and communities.

Required skills

• WASH technical expertise
• Emergency response planning
• Monitoring and evaluation of WASH interventions

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with a leading global child‑rights organization.
• Professional development and capacity‑building in humanitarian WASH.
• Competitive fixed‑term contract with benefits aligned to UNICEF standards.