WASH Officer (Emergency)

About the role

UNICEF is seeking a WASH Officer (Emergency) to support the Niger Country Programme. The officer will work under the Chief of WASH, providing technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the emergency water, sanitation and hygiene cycle.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and plan WASH programmes in line with UNICEF and government strategies.
• Manage, monitor and report on programme results to ensure timely delivery.
• Provide technical and operational support for implementation of WASH activities.
• Lead humanitarian WASH preparedness, response and recovery actions.
• Build and maintain partnerships with government, NGOs and other stakeholders.
• Promote innovation, knowledge management and capacity‑building within the WASH team.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Water and Sanitation Engineering, Water and Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering or Public Health Engineering.
• Minimum two years of progressively responsible experience in WASH programming.
• Demonstrated expertise in humanitarian preparedness, response and recovery.

Required skills

• Water and Sanitation Engineering
• Humanitarian WASH preparedness and response
• Programme monitoring and evaluation

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with a leading global children’s organization.
• Professional development in a multicultural environment.
• Contribution to life‑saving programmes for children in Niger.