WASH Coordinator / Технічний/-а експерт/-ка WASH-напрямку
HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation
- Киев
- Постоянная работа
- Полная занятость
- Lead planning, technical scoping and coordination of WASH rehabilitation interventions with Vodokanals, municipal authorities, and WASH Cluster.
- Provide oversight on the identification, structural assessment, and engineering validation of water and sanitation infrastructure.
- Guarantee the technical integrity, operational reliability, and long-term sustainability of WASH interventions with adherence to Sphere Standards, EU water quality directives, and national regulations.
- Oversee integration of backup power systems (e.g., solar, hybrid) and backup pumping solutions to ensure system resilience and energy efficiency.
- Coordinate field visits, support needs assessments, and prevent duplication with other actors.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards during implementation.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering, Water and Sanitation Engineering, Public Health, Environmental Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the planning, implementation, and management of WASH projects.
- At least 2 years in a coordination or senior technical role within a humanitarian or development organization.
- Prior experience in emergency and/or conflict settings, preferably in Eastern Europe or Ukraine.
- Experience managing infrastructure works, water supply systems, latrine construction, and hygiene promotion programs.
- Strong knowledge of: WASH sector standards (e.g., Sphere Standards, WHO guidelines); WASH-related risk assessment and emergency response planning.
- Engineering design for water supply, sanitation, and hygiene facilities.
- Familiarity with WASH in Health Facilities and Schools is a plus.
- Ability to conduct needs assessments, technical surveys, and feasibility studies.
- Capacity to prepare BoQs, technical drawings, and supervise contractors and works.
- Knowledge of autocad, GIS tools, or other design/planning software is desirable.
- Proven ability to coordinate with local authorities, NGOs, UN agencies, and community stakeholders.
- Capacity to manage and mentor multidisciplinary teams (engineers, hygiene promoters, technicians).
- Experience in representing the organization in WASH Cluster or other inter agency coordination platforms.
- Strong written and oral communication skills in English.
- Working knowledge of Ukrainian is highly preferred.
- Able to produce clear technical and narrative reports for donors and internal stakeholders.
- High commitment to humanitarian principles and accountability.
- Willingness to travel frequently to field locations across Ukraine.
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