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The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental organisation that protects the rights of people affected by displacement. This includes refugees and internally displaced persons who are forced to flee their homes as a result of conflict, human rights violations and acute violence, as well as climate change and natural disasters.

Job Information:

  • Job Title: WASH and Shelter Officer
  • Job Identification: 19811
  • Job Category: Engineering
  • Posting Date: 12/10/2025, 11:19 AM
  • Apply Before: 12/23/2025, 10:30 PM
  • Degree Level: Bachelor’s Degree
  • Job Schedule: Full time
  • Locations: Shire

Role and Responsibilities:

Generic Responsibilities

  • Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines.
  • Implement delegated WASH and Shelter activities according to strategy, proposals, budgets and plans.
  • Mobilize communities and community leaders for implementation of WASH and shelter technical activities.
  • Suggest new methods and approaches in order to improve the quality of the activities.
  • Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need and explore and assess new and better ways to assist.
  • Support WASH and Shelter project implementation through field deployment directly undertake distributions, hygiene awareness raising and construction works.

Specific Responsibilities

  • Mobilize beneficiary communities implementing WASH and Shelter activities through participatory approaches.
  • Facilitate appropriate community involvement in the design and delivery of essential WASH services and facilities.
  • Planning and carrying out technical needs assessments, baseline and end line survey and feedback findings for internal and external use
  • Preparation of BOQ, Technical Specifications and Drawings for WASH and Shelter activities as deemed necessary.
  • Oversee day-to-day construction activities to ensure quality standards are met, promptly identify defects, and communicate necessary corrections to the contractor.
  • Prepare take-off sheets for completed work, issue work completion certificates, and coordinate the final handover process in collaboration with Finance, M&E, and Logistics teams.
  • Conduct WASH and Shelter activities in IDP/Returnees settlements under the guidance of the WASH and Shelter coordinator and coordinating and supervising community mobilizers.
  • Carry out technical training sessions (according to identified needs) for community members.

Qualifications and Experience:

Generic Professional Competencies

  • Degree in Hydraulics Engineering, Water Engineering, Construction/Civil Engineering or any relevant field
  • Minimum of four years of work experience working as a WASH/ shelter Project officer in a humanitarian/recovery context.
  • Experience with start-up of projects
  • Experience in undertaking training of staff or target groups
  • Proven experience in record keeping, reporting and project implementation,
  • Ability to coordinate project activities with input from colleagues and external partners for the achievement of results,
  • Ability to prepare clear and concise reports,
  • Ability to build relations with local government authorities, civil society, beneficiaries and other stakeholders,
  • Ability to work independently according to established structures and guidelines, including administrative requirements, and maintain coordination with colleagues and supervisors.
  • Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team and with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds.
  • Proven ability to use MS Office software (especially Word and Excel) is essential.
  • Computer literacy of technical software (i.e. AUTOCAD, GIS, EPANET) is an asset.
  • Knowledge and experience of the application of SPHERE links to emergency and longer-term development practice.
  • Fluency in English, both written and verbal. Fluency in local Languages is highly desirable.

Context/ Specific Skills, Knowledge and Experience

  • Knowledge of the operating context in Tigray region.
  • Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
  • Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
  • Working experience in WASH / shelter constructions, development and planning in humanitarian projects or comparable field,
  • Strong writing and reporting skills,
  • Familiarity with the International Organization, UN agency or diplomatic mission and asset.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should send their application through Online [Apply-Now]. For more details visit official website: www.nrc.no

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