Context/ position of Organization:

Welthungerhilfe (WHH) is a German non-profit, non-partisan, and non-denominational Organization, working in about 38 countries around the world and has been working in Sudan since 1998 WHH sectoral focus is humanitarian assistance, Sustainable Food and Nutrition Security (SFNS) and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH).

Purpose of the position:

 The WASH Officer will ensure that all facilities are designed, constructed, and maintained in accordance with national standards, international best practices, and WHH procedures. Responsibilities include conducting technical assessments, preparing design documents (drawings, BoQs, specifications), supporting procurement processes, monitoring contractor performance, ensuring compliance with environmental and safety standards, and providing regular progress reports .

Tasks and responsibilities:

•            Conduct technical assessments and feasibility studies for proposed WASH infrastructure sites

(boreholes, water supply systems, sanitation facilities, and drainage systems).

•            Prepare and/or review detailed officering designs, BoQs, and technical specifications ensuring compliance with WHH and national standards.

•            Support tendering processes, including preparation of technical documentation, bid evaluation, and contractor selection.

•            Supervise construction and rehabilitation works, ensuring quality control, adherence to designs, and compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

•        Conduct water quality testing and ensure appropriate water treatment measures are implemented.

•            Collaborate with local authorities and communities to promote ownership and sustainability of WASH facilities.

•            Prepare and submit monthly technical progress reports, including photographic documentation and recommendations for corrective actions.

•            Conduct final inspections and prepare certification reports (provisional and final acceptance).  

•            Technical designs, BoQs, and drawings developed and approved by WHH

•            Construction works implemented according to approved specifications, within budget and timeline.

•            Monthly progress and quality assurance reports submitted on time and approved by the Head of Project

•            Certificates of provisional and final acceptance issued upon completion of works.

•            Positive community feedback on WASH facility functionality and quality. 

Required Qualifications and Experience
Education

Bachelor’s degree in water resources officering, Civil Officering or any related experience

Experience: 1-2 years of progressively responsible experience in the design, implementation, and supervision of WASH infrastructure projects.

Proven experience in rural or humanitarian WASH programming, including borehole drilling,
water supply networks, sanitation systems, and hygiene promotion facilities.

Skills             

Proficiency in AutoCAD, EPANET, GIS, MS Project, and MS Office tools.

Excellent analytical, report writing, and communication skills.

Familiarity with INGOs mandate, procedures, and project implementation approaches is an advantage.

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Strong communication on spoken and writing English language is mandatory.      

Application procedure:

Interested applicants can submit their Motivation letter, CVs , certificates, including copies of certificates, national ID, providing names of three referees and a telephone contact. The applications are to be submitted to: Kassala Labour Office or Via sudanjob

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted, and Interviews will be at Kassala office. Qualified females are strongly encouraged to apply.