WASH Officer (Emergency) – Fixed Term – Niamey, Niger

About the role

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is seeking an Emergency WASH Officer to support its country programme in Niger. Based in Niamey, the officer will work under the Chief of WASH to deliver technical, operational and administrative assistance across the WASH cycle, contributing to the health and protection of children in emergency contexts.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and plan WASH programmes in line with UNICEF’s strategic objectives.
• Manage programme implementation, monitor progress and ensure delivery of results.
• Provide technical and operational support for WASH activities, including emergency preparedness and response.
• Coordinate networking and partnership building with government, NGOs and other stakeholders.
• Promote innovation, knowledge management and capacity‑building initiatives within the WASH team.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree in public health, social sciences, behavior‑change communication, sanitary engineering or a related technical field.
• Relevant experience in WASH programming, preferably in humanitarian or development settings.

Required skills

• Sanitary engineering
• Public health knowledge
• WASH technical expertise
• Humanitarian response experience

What we offer

• Fixed‑term appointment with an attractive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development within a global organization.