WASH Manager

Effective Date / Initial Contract Details

January 2026, 6 to 12 months, possibly renewable depending on the availability of funding.

Role Summary

The WASH Manager manages the WASH and Infrastructure project in accordance with the objectives, budget and timeline set out in the proposal. He provides technical expertise and supervises the activities of the WASH Supervisors.

Program Overview

Medair has been working in Madagascar since 2002 and is currently carrying out multi-sectoral emergency projects in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Health and Nutrition, Shelter and Disaster Risk Reduction in Madagascar to meet the needs of vulnerable communities, mostly in rural and hard-to-reach areas.

Place and working conditions

Position based in Beloha but with numerous and frequent field missions of several days or even weeks, and likely to be relocated closer to our future places of intervention.  

40 hours of weekly work spread over 5 working days.

Main responsibilities (non-exhaustive)

• Be responsible for the implementation, management, supervision and support of assigned WASH projects in accordance with the activity plan and timeline of relevant project proposals and applicable national and international guidelines and standards.

• Manage the quality construction of all WASH structures and infrastructure, ensure proper maintenance and implement sustainable processes.

• Ensure that regular monitoring and evaluation evaluations are conducted both in line with the objectives of the project and to ensure the quality of the programme, with reports to the relevant field managers.

• Coordinate and oversee the WASH team's large payment needs, ensuring that all required paperwork is completed accurately and on time.

• Implement, to the extent possible, within operational constraints, relevant policies and standards related to the delivery of WASH services, including national and international standards, donor guidelines and other good practices.

Essential qualifications, experience and technical skills  

• Essential Qualification: Bachelor's/Master’s degree in engineering or water/environmental management, Civil Engineering, Hydrology or Geology.

• Essential language skills: fluency in French (oral and written), good level of English (oral and written).

• Essential experience: minimum 2 years of post-graduation work experience, in a relevant field, with experience in project and team management in a WASH context.

• Experience in a WASH programme in a developing country, preferably in a humanitarian context.

• Desired: Experience with Solstice, ODK or similar software, as well as the use of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) software.

Desired qualifications, experience and technical skills

• Good written and oral communication.

• Knowledge of technical vocabulary in order to allow for in-depth discussion of issues related to the work.

• Able to understand a technical diagram relating to construction work.

• Able to analyse a given problem and find solutions.

• Comfortable in negotiating with suppliers, beneficiaries and authorities.

• Experience in writing accurate reports.

Behavioural Competencies

• Ability and willingness to represent the organization in a professional and constructive manner in coordination meetings, with authorities, partners and local communities.

• Excellent service leadership skills and consultative management style  

• Team player and good interpersonal skills, willingness to accompany others and develop staff's skills/coaching Communication, facilitation and networking skills

• Strategic thinking, creativity, proactivity, open-mindedness, flexibility, autonomy and good understanding of intercultural issues.

• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks, prioritize them, and delegate as needed.

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Team Spiritual Life

Reflect the values of Medair with team members, local staff, people we serve, and external contacts. Work, live, and pray together in our Christian faith-based teams. Fully contribute to a rich spiritual team life, including team devotion, prayer, and words of encouragement.

Before you apply

Please ensure you are fully aware of the:

1. Medair organisational values.

1. Medair is committed to safeguarding the protection of beneficiaries, volunteers, staff and partners, and particularly children. Therefore, we do not employ staff whose background we understand to be unsuitable for working with children. Medair staff are required to give the utmost respect to, and comply with, Medair’s accountability policies and best practices.

1. Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC) (which forms part of the recruitment selection process for field positions).

Application Process

To apply, go to this vacancy on our Medair page. Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications. Only English-language applications / CVs will be reviewed.

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