Water, Sanitation & Hygiene
Nothing is perhaps more critical during emergencies than providing safe drinking water and sanitation. That’s why our WASH teams prioritise restoring these vital services for communities devastated by disaster or conflict. We also bring safe drinking water to communities where there is none, repair water points, build latrines, and teach people about healthy hygiene practices in particularly vulnerable or hard-to-reach places.
Our profile
We look for professionals who...
- Hold a higher-level degree (Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree) in one of the following fields: Civil Engineering, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Water, Environmental Engineering, Management, Hydrology, or Geology
- Have experience implementing WASH projects in humanitarian and/or emergency contexts
- Have experience writing proposals
- Possess training and skills in project management, budget management, and people management—especially the training and empowering of other staff.
Current opportunities
WASH Advisor
ROC Required
The WASH Advisor works as an important member of a diverse team who are committed to serve the world’s most vulnerable with practical and compassionate care. The WASH Advisor has a vital role to play in improving the overall water, sanitation and hygiene situation of the target population. This involves providing technical advice and support to the field management and the WASH staff, as well as developing, leading, monitoring and evaluating the WASH aspects of the country programme. Important parts of the role include: Coordinate and network at a senior level with national and regional WASH authorities and other NGOs; lead on all WASH elements of proposals and reports, providing capacity building for national and international staff; promote best practice in the WASH programming and contribute to the overall management of the country programme.
WASH Advisor
ROC Required
The advisor is the technical lead for Medair’s WASH sector in Madagascar. The advisor contributes to the country’s strategic direction, considering evolving needs, and provides advice and technical support to the management and the WASH team. The advisor oversees the technical quality of programming and is responsible for the national-level sectoral co-ordination with relevant authorities, clusters, and partners.
Don’t see the right fit?
Apply to our Relief & Recovery Orientation Course
Medair’s Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC) is a one-week simulation course that will help determine if a humanitarian career with Medair is the right fit for you, and if you are a strong fit for Medair. After participating in the course, you will enter a “pool” of qualified candidates that are ready to be called upon to respond to humanitarian crises. When needs arise in our country programmes, we will offer you a position in line with your competencies and our needs. If you apply for an international position, the ROC will be mandatory for you to work in our country programmes.
