WASH Officer

About the role

Catholic Caritas Ethiopia, a non-profit organisation executing the mandate of the Catholic Bishops Conference in social work, human development and relief work, is recruiting a WASH Officer for its Jinka sub-branch office. The post is part of a project funded by a grant to strengthen climate resilience and economic prospects for pastoral and agro-pastoral communities in the Benatsemay woreda, South Omo Zone. The contract is one year, with possible extension based on performance, and the duty station is Jinka.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and control community water supply (CWS) and small-scale irrigation schemes (SSIS), and oversee civil constructions.
• Survey water sources, carry out feasibility and hydrogeological studies, and design CWS, SSIS, small bridges and buildings in a cost-effective way.
• Prepare material specifications, bills of quantities, purchase requests and supervise construction, preparing progress reports.
• Develop training modules on water and sanitation, build networks with government agencies, NGOs and other institutions, and support water user associations and irrigation associations.
• Ensure projects focus on resource-poor farmers, are environmentally friendly and gender responsive, and contribute to food security.
• Work with other project officers on baseline surveys, impact assessments and evaluations, and prepare action plans and monitoring reports.

Required profile

• B.Sc. degree in Water Resources Engineering, Irrigation Engineering or a related field.
• At least four years of experience in an NGO.
• Fluent English and Amharic; local languages of Benatsemay, Mallegna and others are valued.
• Motorcycle licence desirable.
• Willingness to work long hours and weekends if necessary.

Required skills

• Hydraulic engineering knowledge preferred.
• Clear analysis and presentation of information, teamwork and initiative.
• Basic budgetary skills and ability to work within limited resources.

Qualified women are highly appreciated. Applications with a cover letter, CV and supporting documents must be submitted in person at the Soddo office or the Jinka and Omorate sub-branches, or by email, until 20 November 2026; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.