The Assistant WASH Officer leads the implementation of water and sanitation service delivery in Cox’s Bazar refugee camps within UNHCR’s areas of responsibility
Job Summary
The Assistant WASH Officer leads the implementation of water and sanitation service delivery in Cox’s Bazar refugee camps within UNHCR’s areas of responsibility.
The role involves providing technical guidance, coordinating with partners and government agencies, and ensuring compliance with UNHCR WASH standards and national regulations.
The position emphasizes a rights-based, community-focused approach and requires close collaboration with multifunctional teams to improve WASH services for persons of concern.
Matching Summary
The Assistant WASH Officer leads the implementation of water and sanitation service delivery in Cox’s Bazar refugee camps within UNHCR’s areas of responsibility.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
WASH program implementation
WASH infrastructure project supervision
Water and sanitation service delivery
Technical guidance to partners
Community-focused WASH programming
Coordination with government agencies
Monitoring and evaluation of WASH services
Nice-to-have
Experience with faecal sludge management
Knowledge of water and wastewater hydraulics
Capacity strengthening of partners
Integrated programming with health and protection sectors
Use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Innovation and creativity in WASH solutions
Planning and organizing WASH activities
Key Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field
Strong experience in WASH infrastructure design and supervision
Experience working in Rohingya refugee camps
Technical skills in BoQ preparation and construction oversight
Knowledge of WASH standards and UNHCR policies
Ability to coordinate with government and development partners