WASH Officer (NO-2) – Temporary Appointment in Caracas

About the role

The Urban WASH Officer will provide day‑to‑day technical oversight and field monitoring of water, sanitation and hygiene infrastructure interventions in the earthquake‑affected areas of north‑central Venezuela. Reporting to the WASH Specialist, the officer supports the transition from emergency relief to recovery and the restoration of essential services for vulnerable populations.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor implementation progress of urban WASH projects and ensure timely completion of rehabilitation works.
• Support engineering supervision and quality assurance of water supply, sanitation and hygiene facilities.
• Coordinate with government counterparts, UN agencies, NGOs and other partners to align activities and share operational information.
• Collect, analyse and disseminate data on partner activities, geographic coverage, service gaps and population needs.
• Prepare technical reports and briefings for decision‑making and advocacy.

Required profile

• University degree in civil, environmental or water resources engineering or a related field.
• Relevant experience in WASH programmes, preferably in humanitarian or post‑disaster contexts.
• Proven ability to work in multi‑stakeholder environments and conduct field monitoring.
• Strong analytical skills and capacity to produce clear technical documentation.

Required skills

• WASH infrastructure assessment
• Engineering supervision
• Field monitoring and inspection
• Data collection and analysis

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to a high‑impact humanitarian response.
• Professional development within a global organization.
• Attractive compensation and benefits package.