WASH Officer – Safe Learning Project

About the role

The WASH Officer will ensure that the Safe Learning Project provides a safe, healthy, and child‑friendly learning environment in schools and surrounding communities. Working closely with water supply, education, health, and community stakeholders, the officer will improve access to water, sanitation facilities, and hygiene practices.

Key responsibilities

• Lead implementation of WASH activities in line with project plans, donor requirements, and national standards.
• Coordinate design, bidding, construction/rehabilitation, and maintenance of WASH infrastructure in schools and communities.
• Ensure all facilities are gender‑sensitive, disability‑inclusive, and child‑friendly.
• Promote hygiene behavior change and climate‑resilient practices.
• Manage coordination with partners, monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and safeguarding.

Required profile

• Relevant experience in WASH program implementation and coordination.
• Understanding of gender‑sensitive and inclusive design principles.
• Familiarity with donor compliance, national standards, and safeguarding policies.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on impactful development projects in Ethiopia.
• Professional growth within an international child‑focused organization.