Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

DIVISION PURPOSE: Oxfam is a global community who believes poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s rights activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we will not stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

TEAM PURPOSE: Promote sustainable access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene services by working with communities, local authorities, and partners.

JOB PURPOSE: The purpose of this role is to implement and monitor WASH activities in coordination with partners, local government, and communities. The role ensures the delivery of high-quality WASH services, promotes hygiene awareness, and supports community-led solutions. It also involves conducting assessments, support in securing necessary approvals, assist in managing procurement and budgets, and ensuring compliance with donor requirements and Oxfam’s technical standards and policies.

The Role:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Public Health Engineering Responsibilities:

• Support in Design and Implementation: Assist the WaSH Senior Officer in the planning, design, and implementation of WaSH infrastructure projects, including water systems, water tanks, and latrines.  
• Construction Supervision: Oversee and monitor the construction activities of contractors and/or local partners to ensure quality, adherence to technical specifications, and timely completion.  
• Quality Control: Conduct regular site visits and inspections to ensure that construction materials and workmanship meet the required standards.  
• Technical Support: Provide technical support and guidance to local partners and contractors on construction methodologies, best practices, and problem-solving.  
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including site reports, progress reports, and technical drawings.  
• Needs Assessment: Participate in conducting needs assessments to identify appropriate WaSH interventions in communities.  
• Water Quality Monitoring: Conduct water quality testing and monitoring to ensure that water sources are safe for consumption.  

2. Public Health Promotion Responsibilities:

• Supervision of Local Partner Activities: Supervise and monitor the activities of the local partner in the implementation of public health promotion programs.
• Hygiene Promotion: Ensure the effective delivery of hygiene promotion activities, including training and awareness campaigns, to promote behavior change and improve sanitation practices.  
• Community Engagement: Facilitate community participation in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of public health promotion activities.  
• Capacity Building: Provide training and capacity-building support to local partners and community members on public health promotion methodologies.  
• Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor the progress of public health promotion activities, collect data, and prepare regular reports on achievements and challenges.  
• Integration: Ensure the integration of public health promotion activities with engineering interventions for maximum impact.  

3. General WaSH Officer Responsibilities:

• Coordination: Coordinate with other project staff, local authorities, and stakeholders to ensure effective project implementation.  
• Budget Monitoring: Assist in monitoring project budgets and expenditures related to both engineering and public health promotion activities.  
• Reporting: Prepare regular progress reports for the WaSH Senior Officer and other relevant stakeholders.  
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with OXFAM's policies and procedures, as well as relevant national and international standards.  

What we are looking for:

The ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:

Essential

• Experience:
• 3 years of practical experience in implementing WaSH projects, with a focus on both engineering and public health promotion aspects.
• Experience in supervising construction activities, including water systems, water tanks, and latrines.
• Experience in implementing hygiene promotion programs and community mobilization activities.
• Experience working with local partners and communities.

Knowledge:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Health, Public Health, or a related field.
• Knowledge of public health promotion methodologies and behavior change strategies.
• Understanding of participatory approaches and community development.
• Knowledge of water quality standards and testing procedures.

Competencies:

• Strong technical skills in construction supervision and quality control.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Cultural sensitivity and adaptability.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Arabic.

Desirable

• Experience:

• Experience working in humanitarian or development contexts.
• Experience in conducting WaSH needs assessments and surveys.
• Experience in training and capacity building.

• Knowledge:

• Knowledge of relevant national and international standards and guidelines (e.g., Sphere Standards).

• Competencies:

• Ability to work in challenging and insecure environments.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Report writing

We offer:

We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits. 

From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more. 

You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.

How to apply:

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.  

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

A thriving diverse Oxfam:

It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.

To do that:

• We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
• We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
• We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.