WASH Officer

Women Empowerment – Action · ET · Full-time

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About the Role

The WASH Officer leads the implementation of water access projects in Tigray, overseeing site assessments, rehabilitation works, quality testing, and stakeholder engagement to ensure safe, sustainable water supply for affected communities.

Responsibilities

Conduct site visits to 10 water access points for technical assessments
Assess well heads, casings, pumps, and surrounding infrastructure
Analyze geological and hydrogeological conditions and pump suitability
Prepare individual assessment reports with photographic evidence
Coordinate and supervise rehabilitation works at each site
Supervise construction of concrete aprons, drainage channels, cement screed, hand pump installation, and masonry fences
Collect and send water samples for laboratory analysis following WQT protocol
Liaise with local authorities, community committees, and government WASH offices
Prepare weekly and monthly technical progress reports and final completion documentation

Skills Required

Site assessmentBorehole hydrogeologyPump supervisionMasonry construction oversightWater quality samplingTechnical reportingStakeholder coordinationField problem solving

Fields of Study

Earth Science
Geology
Hydrogeology
Water Resources Engineering
Civil Engineering

How to Apply

Submit a non‑returnable application letter and CV in person at Mekelle Field Office, Photo Desta Building (second floor), Mekelle town, or via Ethiojobs. Include your name, position applied for, qualifications summary, motivation statement, and three references. Find contact details below.