WASH Team Leader (Engineering)

TL;DR

WASH Team Leader (Engineering): Implementing emergency shelter construction and water/sanitation infrastructure in South Sudan with an accent on technical supervision and infrastructure design. Focus on borehole drilling, flood-resilient shelter construction, and managing community-based water point committees.

Location: Onsite in Wedweil, Aweil (South Sudan)

Company

hirify.global (NRC) is an international humanitarian organization dedicated to providing aid and protection to displaced persons globally.

What you will do

• Provide technical guidance and supervision for flood-resilient shelter construction and borehole drilling/rehabilitation activities.
• Develop technical specifications, schematic drawings, and bills of quantities (BOQ) for infrastructure works.
• Coordinate WASH activities in alignment with strategy, proposals, budgets, and implementation plans.
• Conduct water quality testing and sanitary inspections at water points.
• Establish and train water point committees and assess training needs for community-based workers.
• Compile weekly and monthly progress reports, program documents, and project proposals.

Requirements

• B.Sc./HND in Civil or Water Engineering, Geology, Hydrology or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with WASH projects in a humanitarian or recovery context.
• English: C1 proficiency (excellent written and spoken) required.
• Location: Must be based in Aweil, South Sudan.
• Knowledge of emergency water supply, hygiene, and sanitation requirements and protocols.
• Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software.

Nice to have

• Fluency in Arabic or other national/regional languages.
• Familiarity with SPHERE international minimum standards for Water and Sanitation delivery.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Epanet, and Google Earth.
• Previous experience working with an INGO or managing start-up activities.

Culture & Benefits

• Positive working culture focused on making employees feel valued, empowered, and supported.
• Commitment to organizational values: dedication, innovation, inclusion, and accountability.
• Strict zero-tolerance policy regarding exploitation and abuse.
• Environment that emphasizes safety, wellbeing, and a sense of belonging.