Job ID
51063
Job Title
WASH & Shelter Project Officer X4 (Aleppo,Idleb,Lattakia,Damascus and Rural Damascus)
To work for
Action For Humanity
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Engineering - R&D | Projects - Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
Projects implementation:
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Implement specific project activities in the field as per the project plan, ensuring alignment with objectives and timelines.
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Build and maintain relationships with community members, beneficiaries, and local councils to understand their needs and feedback based on orientation from the team leader.
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Facilitate community meetings, focus groups, and workshops to gather insights and promote project activities.
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Collect data related to project activities, progress, and community feedback, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
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Prepare regular reports on field activities, achievements, and challenges, providing updates to the field team leader or program officer.
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Ensure that project activities comply with organizational policies, donor requirements, and quality standards.
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Monitor the quality of project implementation in the field, identifying areas for improvement and reporting any issues to the field team leader.
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Identify potential risks and challenges in the field, report them to the field team leader and contribute to mitigation strategies.
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Adhere to safety and security protocols during field activities.
Needs assessments
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Work with the WASH team to develop and refine WASH assistance and rehabilitation selection criteria.
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Coordinate and lead visits to communities (formal and informal settlements, neighborhoods, camps, etc.) and local authorities to conduct consultations and to identify WASH needs and gaps. Prepare preliminary assessment reports detailing the above.
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Coordinate and undertake technical assessments and BOQs for rehabilitation of water stations, water networks, sewage networks, and any other work related to WASH, ensuring BoQs meet minimum standards in line with SPHERE, WASH and Protection standards.
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Peer review of technical assessments and BoQs prepared by other members of the WASH program team.
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Develop engineering/technical designs using AutoCAD and other relevant software of the infrastructure, or parts thereof, to be rehabilitated/constructed. Prepare all other technical documents required including the scope of work.
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Participate in procurement committees, in particular by conducting technical reviews of quotations and bids received.
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Ensure all BoQs, price estimates and technical assessments are treated as confidential documents and shared only as appropriate as per AFH procurement guidelines.
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Coordinate with local authorities for all WASH activities, ensuring all necessary approvals (including Memorandums of Understanding) have been obtained.
Supervision of rehabilitation/Construction works
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Ensure that all construction and rehabilitation works are carried out in a quality, safe and responsible manner; ensuring the contractor complies with best practices to ensure quality, safe and responsible construction sites including adherence to AFH internal guidelines on Health and Safety.
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Conduct regular site-monitoring visits to assess and supervise the progress and quality of construction activities, coordinating and leading scheduled and surprise monitoring visits to project sites by the WASH officer and/or WASH assistants. The WASH officer will be responsible for ensuring that the quality, quantity, timeframe, deadline, and all issues related to the project are done according to agreed standard and should visit the works on a regular basis to ensure that.
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Prepare and submit the monitoring reports as per AFH template on a weekly basis, detailing the works done in the reporting period, brand of the items used, challenges facing during the reporting period, and any other issues related to the project.
-
Notify the WASH Manager/Coordinator of any issue that arises during the works (such as delay, requests from the contractor, other challenges).
-
Coordinate work with local authorities, civil councils, water departments, camp managements, other partners, suppliers and contractors, and other actors to ensure their active supervision of works while under implementation and for the handover of work on completion of all activities.
-
Review and raise all the supporting documentation for the payment to contractors on completion of all works.
-
Support AFH& M&E teams to develop suitable monitoring tools and methodologies to assess the effectiveness of rehabilitation activities undertaken.
-
Prepare post assessment and verification reports for all completed WASH activities.
-
Regularly visit project sites rehabilitated by AFH, such as water stations, networks, facilities in camps, etc.... and ensure that they are functioning properly.
-
In coordination with the WASH manager/coordinator, the WASH officer will raise a plan for capacity building needed for water departments operators; he/she will be responsible to implement said plan.
Other:
-
Provide technical assistance to the WASH team according to the technical specialty of the assistant and its degree.
-
Comply with all AFH’s policies and procedures (finance, logistics, HR, security management etc.).
-Promote and ensure compliance with the requirements of AFH Policy and accountability commitments to ensure maximum protection to Program beneficiaries across the program.
-
Undertake other related duties as may reasonably be assigned by the line manager.
-
Implement specific project activities in the field as per the project plan, ensuring alignment with objectives and timelines.
-
Build and maintain relationships with community members, beneficiaries, and local councils to understand their needs and feedback based on orientation from the team leader.
-
Facilitate community meetings, focus groups, and workshops to gather insights and promote project activities.
-
Collect data related to project activities, progress, and community feedback, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
-
Prepare regular reports on field activities, achievements, and challenges, providing updates to the field team leader or program officer.
-
Ensure that project activities comply with organizational policies, donor requirements, and quality standards.
-
Monitor the quality of project implementation in the field, identifying areas for improvement and reporting any issues to the field team leader.
-
Identify potential risks and challenges in the field, report them to the field team leader and contribute to mitigation strategies.
-
Adhere to safety and security protocols during field activities.
Needs assessments
-
Work with the WASH team to develop and refine WASH assistance and rehabilitation selection criteria.
-
Coordinate and lead visits to communities (formal and informal settlements, neighborhoods, camps, etc.) and local authorities to conduct consultations and to identify WASH needs and gaps. Prepare preliminary assessment reports detailing the above.
-
Coordinate and undertake technical assessments and BOQs for rehabilitation of water stations, water networks, sewage networks, and any other work related to WASH, ensuring BoQs meet minimum standards in line with SPHERE, WASH and Protection standards.
-
Peer review of technical assessments and BoQs prepared by other members of the WASH program team.
-
Develop engineering/technical designs using AutoCAD and other relevant software of the infrastructure, or parts thereof, to be rehabilitated/constructed. Prepare all other technical documents required including the scope of work.
-
Participate in procurement committees, in particular by conducting technical reviews of quotations and bids received.
-
Ensure all BoQs, price estimates and technical assessments are treated as confidential documents and shared only as appropriate as per AFH procurement guidelines.
-
Coordinate with local authorities for all WASH activities, ensuring all necessary approvals (including Memorandums of Understanding) have been obtained.
Supervision of rehabilitation/Construction works
-
Ensure that all construction and rehabilitation works are carried out in a quality, safe and responsible manner; ensuring the contractor complies with best practices to ensure quality, safe and responsible construction sites including adherence to AFH internal guidelines on Health and Safety.
-
Conduct regular site-monitoring visits to assess and supervise the progress and quality of construction activities, coordinating and leading scheduled and surprise monitoring visits to project sites by the WASH officer and/or WASH assistants. The WASH officer will be responsible for ensuring that the quality, quantity, timeframe, deadline, and all issues related to the project are done according to agreed standard and should visit the works on a regular basis to ensure that.
-
Prepare and submit the monitoring reports as per AFH template on a weekly basis, detailing the works done in the reporting period, brand of the items used, challenges facing during the reporting period, and any other issues related to the project.
-
Notify the WASH Manager/Coordinator of any issue that arises during the works (such as delay, requests from the contractor, other challenges).
-
Coordinate work with local authorities, civil councils, water departments, camp managements, other partners, suppliers and contractors, and other actors to ensure their active supervision of works while under implementation and for the handover of work on completion of all activities.
-
Review and raise all the supporting documentation for the payment to contractors on completion of all works.
-
Support AFH& M&E teams to develop suitable monitoring tools and methodologies to assess the effectiveness of rehabilitation activities undertaken.
-
Prepare post assessment and verification reports for all completed WASH activities.
-
Regularly visit project sites rehabilitated by AFH, such as water stations, networks, facilities in camps, etc.... and ensure that they are functioning properly.
-
In coordination with the WASH manager/coordinator, the WASH officer will raise a plan for capacity building needed for water departments operators; he/she will be responsible to implement said plan.
Other:
-
Provide technical assistance to the WASH team according to the technical specialty of the assistant and its degree.
-
Comply with all AFH’s policies and procedures (finance, logistics, HR, security management etc.).
-Promote and ensure compliance with the requirements of AFH Policy and accountability commitments to ensure maximum protection to Program beneficiaries across the program.
-
Undertake other related duties as may reasonably be assigned by the line manager.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architect Engineering, or a related field, a diploma with equivalent relevant experience may be considered
Specific Vacancy Requirements
General Work Experience:
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At least 1-2 years of experience working in humanitarian or development projects, particularly in WASH and Shelter sectors. Experience in administrative support.
Skills:
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Languages:
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Arabic & Fluency (writing, reading, speaking).
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English & Working proficiency (technical reporting).
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Computing: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and mobile data collection tools (e.g., KoBo Toolbox).
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Abilities:
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Ability to oversee field operations on a day-to-day basis, ensuring tasks are carried out effectively and that any issues are promptly addressed
o
Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and environments.
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Ability to monitor and assess the progress of project activities, ensuring that they meet established standards, timelines, and quality expectations.
o
Ability to identify potential issues or challenges in the field, using proactive problem-solving skills to find solutions and maintain the progress of activities.
o
Ability to track the quality of construction and rehabilitation work, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and safety protocols.
-
At least 1-2 years of experience working in humanitarian or development projects, particularly in WASH and Shelter sectors. Experience in administrative support.
Skills:
-
Languages:
o
Arabic & Fluency (writing, reading, speaking).
o
English & Working proficiency (technical reporting).
-
Computing: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and mobile data collection tools (e.g., KoBo Toolbox).
-
Abilities:
o
Ability to oversee field operations on a day-to-day basis, ensuring tasks are carried out effectively and that any issues are promptly addressed
o
Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and environments.
o
Ability to monitor and assess the progress of project activities, ensuring that they meet established standards, timelines, and quality expectations.
o
Ability to identify potential issues or challenges in the field, using proactive problem-solving skills to find solutions and maintain the progress of activities.
o
Ability to track the quality of construction and rehabilitation work, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and safety protocols.
Salary and Benefits
Deadline: 29 September 2026
Work Location: Syria (Aleppo, Idlib, Latakia, Damascus, and Rural Damascus)
AFH reserves the right to begin the recruitment process before the deadline
In preparation for implementing future humanitarian and development programs across Syria, Action for Humanity (AFH) is establishing a database (candidate pool) of qualified and experienced professionals.
This initiative aims to identify qualified candidates in advance and build a reliable pool of talent and expertise, enabling the organization to respond efficiently to future staffing needs and mobilize qualified teams when new programs are launched or funding opportunities become available.
Applicants who are shortlisted will undergo technical evaluations and relevant selection and vetting procedures. Candidates who successfully complete this process will be included in AFH’s talent pool and may be considered for suitable positions based on future program needs, work location, experience, and funding availability.
Inclusion on the talent pool does not constitute an immediate offer of employment nor a guarantee of a job. However, members of the talent pool may be given priority when candidates are considered for relevant vacancies that may become available in the future.
The organization encourages all qualified professionals who are passionate about contributing to the humanitarian response and achieving sustainable development in Syria to apply for the positions listed below.
Work Location: Syria (Aleppo, Idlib, Latakia, Damascus, and Rural Damascus)
AFH reserves the right to begin the recruitment process before the deadline
In preparation for implementing future humanitarian and development programs across Syria, Action for Humanity (AFH) is establishing a database (candidate pool) of qualified and experienced professionals.
This initiative aims to identify qualified candidates in advance and build a reliable pool of talent and expertise, enabling the organization to respond efficiently to future staffing needs and mobilize qualified teams when new programs are launched or funding opportunities become available.
Applicants who are shortlisted will undergo technical evaluations and relevant selection and vetting procedures. Candidates who successfully complete this process will be included in AFH’s talent pool and may be considered for suitable positions based on future program needs, work location, experience, and funding availability.
Inclusion on the talent pool does not constitute an immediate offer of employment nor a guarantee of a job. However, members of the talent pool may be given priority when candidates are considered for relevant vacancies that may become available in the future.
The organization encourages all qualified professionals who are passionate about contributing to the humanitarian response and achieving sustainable development in Syria to apply for the positions listed below.
About us
Action for Humanity is an international humanitarian organization committed to delivering life-saving assistance and sustainable support to individuals and communities affected by conflict, displacement, and natural disasters. The organization implements comprehensive programs in emergency relief, healthcare, education, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), livelihoods, and child protection. Through its strategic interventions, Action for Humanity seeks to alleviate human suffering, uphold dignity, and foster resilience among vulnerable populations, ensuring that humanitarian principles and accountability guide all aspects of its work.
Required employees number
4
Posted On
Sep 17, 2026
Expiry Date
Oct 17, 2026
