Nexus Ethiopia External Vacancy Announcement
Job Position-WASH Officer
Required Qualification and Experience
Education:Bachelor’s degree in water supply and Sanitation Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Environmental Health, Environmental Science. A relevant master’s degree is an asset.
Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience in WASH programming, preferably in humanitarian, emergency or NGO settings.
At least 2 years of practical experience in rural water supply rehabilitation, hand pump/shallow well maintenance, WASH NFI distribution, hygiene promotion or community-based WASH management.
Experience preparing or reviewing BoQs, technical specifications, site supervision reports, water scheme handover documents and WASH activity reports.
Experience working with WASHCOs, HEWs, HDA/community hygiene promoters, woreda water/health offices and local government structures.
Experience in conflict-affected, displacement-affected, refugee/IDP or hard-to-reach areas is strongly preferred.
Previous experience with donor-funded projects, INGOs, UN agencies or international humanitarian standards is an asset.
Required Skills and Competencies
Strong technical knowledge of rural water supply systems, hand pumps, shallow wells, water safety, sanitation and hygiene promotion approaches.
Strong planning, coordination, field supervision, problem-solving and reporting skills.
Ability to coordinate with government offices, community structures, contractors, technical teams and humanitarian partners.
Good understanding of Accountability to Affected Populations, safeguarding, PSEA, inclusion, conflict sensitivity and Do-No-Harm principles.
Good computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Kobo/ODK or other digital data collection tools is an asset.
Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English and Amharic. Knowledge of local languages used in Kurmuk/Benishangul-Gumuz is an added advantage.
Ability to work under pressure, travel frequently to field sites, and deliver results within short implementation timelines.
Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, cultural sensitivity and commitment to humanitarian principles.
Requirement Skill
Analytical skills
Adaptability
Communication
Problem solving
Work Place: Addis Ababa
Deadline : August 15th, 2026
How To Apply
Interested and qualified applicants are invited to complete the application form using the following link https://forms.gle/NmnViUuGQNjrrX1B8 and upload their CV and cover letter as instructed in the application form. Applications submitted through any other method will not be considered.
Please note:
Upload your CV and cover letter using the following file naming convention:
CV: (e.g., [First Name] [Last Name] – CV)
Cover Letter: (e.g., [First Name] [Last Name] – Application Letter)
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a written examination and/or interview.
Applicants must clearly indicate the job title and duty station in their cover letter.
Female candidates and individuals from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
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