Position Title: WASH Engineer
Location: Aden , Lahj , Al-Dhalea (Field travel to project sites as required)
Reports to: Projects & Liaison Coordinator

1.    Background

Action For Humanity International (AFH) implements multiple humanitarian and development projects, including water, sanitation, hygiene (WASH), schools, and shelter infrastructure. The Engineering Consultant will provide technical expertise to ensure high-quality project design, implementation, monitoring, and reporting in line with international standards.

2.    Scope of Work and Key Responsibilities

A.    Technical Guidance and Project Oversight:

• Review, develop, and supervise the design and implementation of WASH, school, and shelter projects.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, local regulations, and humanitarian best practices.
• Provide technical support to field teams on construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance works.
• Conduct field visits to monitor project quality, troubleshoot technical issues, and provide on-the-spot guidance.

B.    Tendering and Contractor Management:

• Prepare, issue, and follow up on project tenders.
• Conduct technical evaluation and analysis of bids submitted by contractors.
• Negotiate with contractors on high prices to achieve cost-effective solutions.
• Approve quality of materials, tools, and equipment used during project implementation.
• Monitor project execution with contractors and prepare detailed implementation schedules.
• Ensure all items, specifications, and work are approved according to Bills of Quantities (BoQs) and international standards.

C.    Proposal Development and Donor Engagement:

• Contribute technical input to project proposals, concept notes, and budgets for donors.
• Respond to donor queries and technical clarifications promptly.
• Prepare technical reports, drawings, and documentation to support funding requests.
• Prepare Bills of Quantities (BoQs) for projects, share them with donors, translate them into Arabic, and provide them to the Focal Point for submission to MOBIC.

D.    Meetings, Coordination, and Reporting:

• Attend partner meetings and WASH/Shelter cluster meetings as required.
• Prepare periodic technical and progress reports and share them with partners.
• Liaise with relevant cluster partners, and other stakeholders to coordinate technical aspects.

E.    Capacity Building:

• Train and mentor project staff on technical and engineering practices relevant to project activities.
• Develop or adapt technical manuals, SOPs, and guidelines for field implementation.

F.    Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:

• Develop and maintain monitoring indicators and tools to track project progress and outcomes.
• Analyze data, prepare technical reports, and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Document lessons learned and best practices for future project replication.

G.    Administrative Support:

• Assist in preparing work plans, schedules, and procurement requests related to project activities.
• Maintain accurate records of site visits, project activities, and technical assessments.
• -Ensure timely submission of technical and progress reports to management.

3.    Deliverables

• Technical review reports for project designs and proposals.
• -Field visit and monitoring reports with observations and recommendations.
• Inputs for donor proposals and responses to technical queries.
• Tender documents, technical evaluation reports for bids, and recommendations on contractor selection.
• Bills of Quantities (BoQs) shared with donors, translated into Arabic, and provided to the Focal Point for submission to MOBIC.
• Approval documentation for material quality, tools, and equipment.
• Capacity-building sessions and technical guidance materials for field teams.
• Implementation schedules and monitoring reports for projects executed by contractors.
• Final consultancy report summarizing technical achievements, lessons learned, and recommendations.

4.    Duration and Schedule

Util the End of 31 December 2025

Duration may be extended based on project needs and consultant performance.

5.    Reporting Requirements

• Reports directly to the Projects & Liaison Coordinator.
• Provide technical updates, progress reports, and deliverables according to the agreed schedule.
• Share periodic technical and progress reports with partners and cluster coordination. 

Qualifications

Essential

• University degree in Civil or municipal engineering.
• At least 5 years’ experience working in the field of infrastructural, municipal project management or civil engineering.
• Experience with project management cycle, budgets, and donor requirements.
• Previous experience in a humanitarian setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and representative skills (written, oral, cross – cultural)
• Experience working with governments, UN bodies, INGOs and local NGOs
• Experience in donor relation
• Ability to take initiative where appropriate to deal with difficulties encountered in daily work
• Ability to adapt, change priorities according to the changing situation within a mission or the organization
• Ability to work within a fluid situation (changes within the team, location of programs, etc.)
• Ability to conduct work in a professional and mature manner.
• Ability to deal with relations with local authorities as a representative of AFH.
• Ability to manage local staff in a mature and impartial manner.
• Commitment to the aims and principles of AFH.
• English and Arabic language proficiency (speaking, reading, writing)
• Creative and able to work with limited resources

AFH Values:

We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence as well as “Do No Harm.” We value:

• Integrity
• Adaptability
• Collaboration
• Inclusivity
• Sustainability

Our key values: 

BELIEVE IN THE CAUSE

• We believe in supporting people in need. Changing and saving lives for the better is what drives us.

WORK TOGETHER

• Teamwork is the backbone of our work’s success.

GIVE WITH GRIT

• Being a ‘gritty’ person means to show resilience and act with optimism, confidence, and creativity as you strive for excellence.

MAKE LIFE BETTER

• Ultimately, our work is to make life, in its holistic sense, better for everyone, and everything, including the environment.