Job ID
51228
Job Title
WASH Officer
To work for
Action For Humanity
Country
Syria
City
Lattakia
Field of Work
Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
● Conduct regular field visits to monitor progress of water station, network, and storage tank rehabilitation works against approved BoQs and technical specifications.
● Support Site Engineers in verifying quality of completed works and flagging technical deviations or delays.
● Contribute to technical assessments and updates of Bills of Quantities (BoQs) based on field findings.
● Prepare and submit weekly progress reports for all ongoing works, along with monthly summary reports and final project completion reports in coordination with the WASH Coordinator.
● Ensure thorough documentation of all project-related files, including before-and-after photographs for all activities, to verify completion and support visibility/monitoring requirements.
● Maintain an organized and up-to-date project filing system (both hard and soft copies) covering technical documents, BoQs, contracts, site diaries, and handover certificates.
● Coordinate with the logistics/procurement department to ensure timely delivery of materials, tools, and spare parts to project sites, avoiding delays in implementation.
● Identify and document project risks, challenges, and mitigation measures on a regular basis, and escalate critical issues to the WASH Coordinator promptly.
● Support the WASH Coordinator in tracking project expenditure against the budget, and report any deviations or expected overruns.
● Community Engagement & WASH Governance:
● Support the organization and facilitation of community engagement and consultation meetings, ensuring meaningful participation of women, older people, and persons with disabilities.
● Support the establishment, training, and ongoing functioning of Community WASH Committees, and coordinate with community mobilizers conducting awareness sessions.
● Serve as a field-level focal point for the project's Feedback and Complaints Response Mechanism (FCRM), ensuring community concerns are logged and referred appropriately.
● Coordination & Capacity Building Support:
● Coordinate with local water authorities, contractors, and the Directorate/Water Establishment on day-to-day implementation matters.
● Support the organization of operation and maintenance (O&M) training sessions and the distribution of tools and spare parts to local water authority staff.
● Assist in coordination related to cost-recovery strengthening activities (tariff/fee collection) with the local water authority.
● Data Management & Reporting:
● Prepare and submit regular technical and Engineering Monitoring Reports (EMR), and support Environmental & Social safeguards screening at field sites.
● Document beneficiary data (disaggregated by sex, age, and disability) and community feedback using KoBo Toolbox or standard project tools.
● Submit concise weekly/monthly field monitoring reports to the WASH Coordinator.
● Ensure that all field activities comply with safety and security protocols, and report any security incidents or concerns affecting project implementation.
● Support Site Engineers in verifying quality of completed works and flagging technical deviations or delays.
● Contribute to technical assessments and updates of Bills of Quantities (BoQs) based on field findings.
● Prepare and submit weekly progress reports for all ongoing works, along with monthly summary reports and final project completion reports in coordination with the WASH Coordinator.
● Ensure thorough documentation of all project-related files, including before-and-after photographs for all activities, to verify completion and support visibility/monitoring requirements.
● Maintain an organized and up-to-date project filing system (both hard and soft copies) covering technical documents, BoQs, contracts, site diaries, and handover certificates.
● Coordinate with the logistics/procurement department to ensure timely delivery of materials, tools, and spare parts to project sites, avoiding delays in implementation.
● Identify and document project risks, challenges, and mitigation measures on a regular basis, and escalate critical issues to the WASH Coordinator promptly.
● Support the WASH Coordinator in tracking project expenditure against the budget, and report any deviations or expected overruns.
● Community Engagement & WASH Governance:
● Support the organization and facilitation of community engagement and consultation meetings, ensuring meaningful participation of women, older people, and persons with disabilities.
● Support the establishment, training, and ongoing functioning of Community WASH Committees, and coordinate with community mobilizers conducting awareness sessions.
● Serve as a field-level focal point for the project's Feedback and Complaints Response Mechanism (FCRM), ensuring community concerns are logged and referred appropriately.
● Coordination & Capacity Building Support:
● Coordinate with local water authorities, contractors, and the Directorate/Water Establishment on day-to-day implementation matters.
● Support the organization of operation and maintenance (O&M) training sessions and the distribution of tools and spare parts to local water authority staff.
● Assist in coordination related to cost-recovery strengthening activities (tariff/fee collection) with the local water authority.
● Data Management & Reporting:
● Prepare and submit regular technical and Engineering Monitoring Reports (EMR), and support Environmental & Social safeguards screening at field sites.
● Document beneficiary data (disaggregated by sex, age, and disability) and community feedback using KoBo Toolbox or standard project tools.
● Submit concise weekly/monthly field monitoring reports to the WASH Coordinator.
● Ensure that all field activities comply with safety and security protocols, and report any security incidents or concerns affecting project implementation.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering, or a related field; a diploma with equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
AFH has the right to commence the recruitment process before the deadline
Salary and Benefits
N/A
About us
Action for Humanity is an international humanitarian organization committed to delivering life-saving assistance and sustainable support to individuals and communities affected by conflict, displacement, and natural disasters. The organization implements comprehensive programs in emergency relief, healthcare, education, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), livelihoods, and child protection. Through its strategic interventions, Action for Humanity seeks to alleviate human suffering, uphold dignity, and foster resilience among vulnerable populations, ensuring that humanitarian principles and accountability guide all aspects of its work.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Sep 24, 2026
Expiry Date
Oct 24, 2026
