WASH Officer, NO-2, Temporary Position,

UNICEF
Hargeisa, Somalia
Health/wash

Job Description

UNICEF, based in Hargeisa, is looking for an experienced WASH Officer, NO-2, Temporary Position, to fill an open position. The successful candidate will bring strong Health/wash experience spanning at least 2 - 3 years. This position closes on Aug, 16. Apply now to be considered.

Job no:

594962

Contract type:

Temporary Appointment

Duty Station

Hargeisa

Location:

Somalia

Categories:

WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene)

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How can you make a difference?

The WASH Officer (NO-2), based in Hargeisa and reporting to the WASH Specialist, provides technical, operational and administrative support for the implementation of WASH programme activities. The role focuses on drinking water supply, sanitation infrastructure, and WASH hardware projects, while strengthening coordination with local authorities and ensuring quality, accountability and effective programme delivery across Somaliland.

Key Functions, Accountabilities and Related Duties and Tasks:

  1. Drafts updates on the WASH situation analysis and sector trends to inform programme development, management, monitoring and evaluation.
  2. Prepare accurate, timely and relevant technical reports and inputs for programme preparation and documentation.Contribute to the development of WASH outcomes, outputs and related strategies through analysis of sector needs and priorities.
  3. Provide technical and administrative support throughout the programme cycle, including documentation, programme transactions and compliance with organizational processes and systems.Prepare required documentation and materials to facilitate review and approval processes.
  4. Undertake field visits and surveys, share reports with partners and stakeholders, and report critical issues, bottlenecks and risks to the supervisor for timely action.Provide technical and operational support to government counterparts, NGO partners, UN system partners and other stakeholders on UNICEF policies, strategies, processes and WASH best practices to support programme implementation.
  5. Draft requisitions for supplies, services, long-term agreements and partnership agreements to support UNICEF’s WASH emergency preparedness and response commitments.Maintain a strong understanding of UNICEF emergency response procedures.Take on support roles in emergency response and early recovery, as required.

About Hargeisa

Hargeisa is the capital and largest city of Somaliland, serving as the region's main economic and administrative hub. The city is home to a growing number of international organizations, NGOs, and private sector companies, making it a key employment center in the Horn of Africa. Professionals relocating to Hargeisa will find a dynamic and rapidly developing urban environment.

Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Biyaha & Nadaafadda • Caafimaad & Nadaafadda • Ku-meel-gaar • Caafimaad • Shaqo Hargeysa • Shaqo Cusub

Qualifications & Requirements

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter:

UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others

  • Minimum requirements
  • Education : Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in Engineering-Civil, Engineering-Environmental, Hydrology, Water Resources Engineering, Construction Engineering, Hydrogeology, or a related technical field. and any other related fields. Work Experience : At least 2 years of relevant work experience in WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene), Water & Environmental Sanitation, Water supply, sanitation infrastructure, construction management, project management, humanitarian response. and any other related fields. Skills : Coordination, WASH infrastructure monitoring, Humanitarian WASH response, Procurement and contract management, Monitoring and Evaluation. Language Requirements: English - Proficient/Fluent.
  • Desirables Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language Master's Degree, postgraduate courses, Somali language, humanitarian preparedness, emergency response, health system resilience. Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

How to Apply

Advertised:

06 Aug 2026

E. Africa Standard Time

Deadline:

16 Aug 2026

E. Africa Standard Time

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Job Details

Posted: August 8, 2026
Organization: UNICEF
Location: Hargeisa, Somalia
Sector: Health/wash