WASH Officer (Emergency) – Temporary Appointment

About the role

The WASH Officer (Emergency) will support UNICEF Niger’s country programme by providing technical, operational and administrative assistance across the full WASH cycle. Reporting to the Chief of WASH, the officer will help design, implement, monitor and evaluate emergency‑focused water, sanitation and hygiene interventions.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and plan WASH programmes in line with UNICEF strategic objectives.
• Manage programme implementation, monitor progress and ensure delivery of results.
• Provide technical and operational support for field activities, including emergency response.
• Coordinate humanitarian WASH preparedness and rapid response actions.
• Build and maintain partnerships with government, NGOs and other stakeholders.
• Promote innovation, knowledge management and capacity‑building initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Water and Sanitation Engineering, Water and Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering or Public Health Engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible experience in WASH programming.

Required skills

• WASH programming

What we offer

• Opportunity to work in a leading international humanitarian organization.
• Professional development and capacity‑building opportunities.
• Attractive compensation and benefits package.