WASH and Shelter Assistant

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Role and Responsibilities

Generic Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines.
• Implement delegated WASH and Shelter activities according to strategy, proposals, budgets and plans.
• Mobilize communities and community leaders for implementation of WASH and shelter technical activities.
• Suggest new methods and approaches in order to improve the quality of the activities.
• Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need and explore and assess new and better ways to assist.

Specific Responsibilities

• Mobilize beneficiary communities implementing WASH and Shelter activities through participatory approaches.
• Facilitate appropriate community involvement in the design and delivery of essential WASH services and facilities.
• Support in preparation of BOQ, Technical Specifications and Drawings for WASH and Shelter activities as deemed necessary.
• Conduct WASH activities in IDP/Returnees settlements under the guidance of the WASH & Shelter Officer and WASH and Shelter Coordinator.
• Ensure mainstreaming of cross-cutting issues (i.e. gender and environmental protection) in implementation of activities.
• Support technical needs assessments, baseline and end line survey and feedback findings for internal and external use.
• Implement WASH activities in line with relevant standards, codes of conduct and humanitarian principles.
• Coordinate with the entire WASH teams to ensure that all the aspects of the response (engineering and soft components) are integrated.

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Competencies

1. Professional Competencies

Generic Professional Competencies:

• Degree in Hydraulics Engineering, Water Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering or any relevant field.
• Minimum of two years of work experience working as a WASH/shelter Assistant or related in a humanitarian/development/recovery context.
• Proven experience in record keeping, reporting and project implementation.
• Ability to coordinate project activities with input from colleagues and external partners for the achievement of results.
• Ability to build relations with local government authorities, civil society, beneficiaries and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently according to established structures and guidelines, including administrative requirements, and maintain coordination with colleagues and supervisors.
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team and with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds.
• Proven ability to use MS Office software (especially Word and Excel) is essential.
• Knowledge and experience of the application of SPHERE links to emergency and longer-term development practice.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal. Fluency in local languages is highly desirable.

Context/Specific Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Knowledge of the operating context in Tigray region.
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Documented results related to the position's responsibilities.
• Working experience in WASH/shelter constructions, development and planning in humanitarian, development, recovery projects or comparable field.
• Strong writing and reporting skills.
• Familiarity with the International Organization, UN agency or diplomatic mission and asset.
• Planning and delivering results.
• Empowering and building trust.
• Communicating with impact and respect.
• Handling insecure environment.
• Managing resources to optimize results.
• Working with people.

2. Behavioural Competencies

• Planning and delivering results.
• Empowering and building trust.
• Communicating with impact and respect.
• Handling insecure environment.
• Managing resources to optimize results.
• Working with people.

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How to Apply

Application Procedure

Qualified and interested candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to submit their application letters, along with an updated curriculum vitae (CV) that includes a daytime telephone number and contact details for three work-related referees. Please attach photocopies of your most relevant educational certificates, testimonials, and work experience documents and copy of kebele ID. All applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 PM on 10 March 2026.

Click here to submit your application - WaSH and Shelter Assistant - Sheraro

NB: Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

"Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and on-the-job training will be provided!"

Skills (mandatory): Ability to deliver quality work within deadlines

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