Temporary WASH Officer - (Project Engineer)

Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Temporary WASH Officer - (Project Engineer).

About the job

The Project Engineer will be primarily responsible for the technical supervision and day-to-day implementation of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) activities in the designated areas of intervention. The role focuses on ensuring technical compliance, facilitating implementation and overseeing and supervision of the technical work.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

Technical Supervision and Implementation

• Provide direct technical guidance and oversight for the design, construction, and rehabilitation of water supply systems and sanitation facilities and other works
• Prepare and review Bills of Quantities (BOQs), technical designs, and specifications for WASH/shelter assets to ensure they meet professional standards
• Conduct frequent field visits to project sites for intensive monitoring, technical supervision, and troubleshooting to ensure activities are completed successfully within the two-month timeframe.
• Prepare completion certificates and milestone reports
• Ensure all construction and rehabilitation activities comply with relevant technical standards, guidelines, and protocols

Coordination and Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with government authorities, local partners, and IDP leadership to ensure collaborative project planning and information sharing
• Represent the organization in WASH cluster coordination meetings and coordinate internally with other sectors like emergency, food security, livelihood, and protection
• Ensure that marginalized and vulnerable groups, specifically women, are actively involved in the project cycle

Monitoring, Documentation, and Reporting

• Track project progress and quality of implementation to ensure strict compliance with donor requirements and project objectives
• Maintain rigorous documentation, including GPS coordinates and mapping of all project activities and assets
• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly progress reports, including milestone and technical reports to the Base Manager and Area Program Manager
• Manage project administrative tasks, including the preparation of RIFs and PRs (Purchase Requests) related to technical interventions

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline
• Minimum 3 years of experience within the field of WASH and other related works
• Strong understanding of basic training in WASH programming, participatory training methods, community mobilizations and networking
• Effective and timely implementation of all interventions outlined under output and any other related and cross cutting program activities related to WASH
• Working experience and knowledge of the local duty station
• Able to adapt to changing situations as required
• Able to work well under pressure and in adverse condition

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies: 

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process. 

Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback. 

Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. 

Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly. 

Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

Contract length: 2 months with the possibility of extension, subject to funding and performance

Band: Employment Band Non-management H2

Work location: Beledweyne

Start date: 15th January 2026

Reporting to: Base Manager

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for

employees on national contract.

Application process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 6th January 2026.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and highly encourage female applicants to apply.

For more information about the Danish Refugee Council, please visit our website drc.ngo.

Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment regardless of personal characteristics or attrib