WASH Officer - Roster

About the role

Plan International is recruiting a WASH Officer in Ethiopia to design, implement, supervise, monitor and ensure the quality of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) projects. The post holder oversees infrastructure development such as water supply systems, sanitation facilities, rehabilitation works and construction projects, in line with organisational, donor, humanitarian and government standards.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct technical assessments, supervise construction activities and prepare designs and cost estimates
• Support contract administration and promote timely delivery of project activities
• Provide technical guidance and capacity-building to project teams, government counterparts, community structures and implementing partners
• Collaborate with government authorities, donors and other stakeholders and represent the organisation in relevant coordination

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Hydraulic Engineering, Water Resource Engineering, Water Supply or Environmental Engineering, or related disciplines
• At least 3 years of total experience; WASH sector and emergency WASH experience is advantageous
• Experience designing, supervising and implementing water, sanitation and hygiene programmes in communities, schools and health centres
• Substantial experience coordinating, mobilising communities, planning, implementing, supervising, monitoring and reporting
• Ability and willingness to travel to rural project areas within approved security frameworks
• Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation and facilitation skills, and ability to train and mentor staff
• Understanding of Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion policies, and Plan International's Code of Conduct

Required skills

• Good computer skills, particularly Excel, Word and databases
• Technical expertise in WASH facilities construction

The position is based where required by the programme area, and applications close on 12 November 2026.