POSITION TITLE: Project Assistant (WASH) - (2)
JOB LOCATION: Lahj- Al-Qubaytah
REPORTING TO: Project Officer  
ANNOUNCEMENT CLOSING DATE: 21/05/2025

ABOUT FMF: 

The Field Medical Foundation (FMF) has been operating in Yemen for since 2012 during even the most dangerous peak of the conflict in the region. Our staff of dedicated professionals and passionate volunteers are the helping hand that delivers aid from local and/or international partners to those who require it the most, in a country that was already suffering before the war. Today we have helped humanitarian aid reach the hands of more than 9 million vulnerable people in Yemen to help them not only to survive but also to rebuild their lives. We aim to provide a comprehensive approach to providing aid through interventions, which is why we work in almost all sectors of international emergency relief.
*FMF provides work environment which is free of sexual exploitation and abuse, discrimination, and all forms of harassment and abuse of the foundation.
*We undertake rigorous procedures to ensure that only people suitable to work with children and adults’ beneficiaries are allowed to join our organization so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children and adults’ beneficiaries from abuse.

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Project Assistant will support the Project Officer in implementing day-to-day project activities, including field coordination, data collection, beneficiary communication, and logistics.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the WASH Officer in supervising the on-site implementation of field activities. 
• Provide hands-on support during community mobilization, awareness sessions, and campaigns.
• Assist in organizing distributions of hygiene kits, MHM kits, and tools.
• Assist in technical training of community volunteers, WASH committees, and relevant government staff in coordination with the Project Officer and technical leads.
• Prepare draft reports for the WASH Officer, including photo evidence and progress updates.
• Conduct field visits, collect monitoring data, and ensure timely reporting.
• Maintain project records, beneficiary lists, and documentation.
• Work closely with the WASH Officer to align logistics with activity timelines.
• Liaise with community volunteers and contractors under the WASH Officer’s guidance.
• Any other activities as per the request of the WASH officer

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• A diploma in a relevant field, such as Civil engineering, Water and Sanitation Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, etc.
• 1–2 years' experience in humanitarian WASH projects.
• Good knowledge of safety standards and legislation related to construction and rehabilitation in Yemen.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work in remote, rural settings and with vulnerable populations.
• Knowledge of MS Office and data entry tools.