WASH and Shelter Technician

About the role

The WASH and Shelter Technician ensures the technical quality of Shelter and WASH programme implementation at field level. The postholder conducts technical assessments, monitors and supervises technical activities, and gives technical advice to contractors, beneficiaries and communities. In a major humanitarian emergency, working hours may need to be adjusted. The role reports to the WASH/Shelter Officer and supervises WASH/Shelter volunteers.

Key responsibilities

• Identify vulnerable cases through referrals and direct field identification.
• Carry out WASH and Shelter technical assessments in informal tented settlements and shelters, including detailed bills of quantities (BoQs) and site documentation, with attention to protection concerns.
• Monitor Shelter and WASH interventions (rehabilitation, repairs, water trucking, desludging, latrines, community and water projects, PWD-inclusive activities) and ensure compliance with SCI standards.
• Supervise contractors, daily workers and suppliers, review technical plans and drawings, and perform quality checks on materials, kits and construction works.
• Organize kit distributions, conduct site and beneficiary visits, and prepare weekly progress reports.
• Support supervision, training and capacity building of volunteers, coordinate with municipalities, communities, supply chain, HR, Protection and other SCI departments, and promote community acceptance of the activities.
• Refer protection-related cases to focal points and comply with SCI policies including child safeguarding, health and safety and equal opportunities.

Required profile

• Degree in engineering or a related field; equivalent work experience considered.
• At least 2 years' experience in the Shelter, WASH or construction sector.
• Good command of English and Arabic.
• Experience in fieldwork, community mobilization and training sessions for communities and beneficiaries.
• Desirable: NGO experience, humanitarian Shelter/WASH experience, and familiarity with refugee communities in the country of operation.
• Ability to travel within the country and to work in insecure environments, with flexible hours.

Required skills

• Computer skills, especially Excel and design software such as AutoCAD.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.