POSITION TITLE: Project Officer (WASH)  
JOB LOCATION: Aden Governorate
REPORTING TO: Team Leader  
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 Officer will lead the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of WASH project activities in Lahj. The role requires technical, coordination, and community engagement skills to ensure quality delivery in line with FMF and Oxfam standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate and liaise with government authorities, local councils, and community leaders.
• Lead on-ground execution of the project activities (latrine construction, hygiene kit distribution, training).  
• Design, plan, and implement hygiene promotion strategies tailored to local contexts.
• Build the capacity of community health volunteers, WASH committees, and local partners on hygiene practices.
• Work with community members on the construction of required facilities, supporting volunteers, daily workers and contractor staff with technical guidance
• Carry out quality control and regularly monitor the progress of WASH works, including providing onsite technical support to contractors and ensuring compliance with approved designs, specifications, budget, and timeframe. 
• Develop detailed bills of quantities (BOQ) and drawings of WASH activities.
• Verify incoming materials are of the highest quality according to approved and agreed specifications.
• Ensure reporting and monitoring of activities according to work plans and activities indicators.
• Support ongoing capacity building for the community WASH networks/committees in targeted areas. 
• Provide technical analysis and specific feedback on the project activities and recommendations for program improvement.
• Ensure adherence to humanitarian WASH minimum standards (e.g., Sphere).
• Work closely with the MEAL staff on project monitoring activities, including needs assessment, PDM, and other surveys. 
• Manage the work of contractors, daily workers and volunteers, taking responsibility for monitoring the quality of work and resolving issues (with support where required), and ensuring that the required paperwork is completed.
• Liaise with logistics and finance to ensure proper planning for equipment and materials required for water and sanitation work.
• Maintain positive collaborations with the WASH Cluster and the Ministry of Water and Environment at the district and governorate levels to ensure adequate administrative support. 
• Support emergency response regardless of location and contribute to the team's efforts to achieve FMF humanitarian objective.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• University Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or Architecture or relevant disciplines, or equivalent field experience.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in WASH intervention in humanitarian project settings.  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Strong relationship management skills and ability to work with diverse program participants and stakeholders
• Familiarity with the government and cluster reporting systems 
• Ability to prepare project-related reports/ documents.
• Problem-solving and decision-making ability. 
• Analytical and strategic thinking.
• Result-oriented with the ability to work independently and on multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines. 
• Fluent in Arabic and English (spoken and written).
• Good computer skills with MS Office package.