Preliminary Job Information

• JOB TITLE: WASH OFFICER
• COUNTRY AND BASE OF POSTING: YEMEN – MOKHA
• REPORTS HIERARCHICALLY TO: DEPUTY FIELD COORDINATOR
• MATRIX REPORTS TO: WASH PROJECT MANAGER
• CONTRACT DURATION: 6 MONTHS, 
• ANNOUNCING DATE: June 28, 2026
• ANNOUNCEMENT CLOSING DATE: July 12, 2026
• WORK STARTING DATE: ASAP

PU-AMI: Mission, Reach, and Operations

Première Urgence - Aide Médicale Internationale (PU-AMI) is an international, non-profit, non-political, and non-religious humanitarian organization which aims to provide rapid global response to the basic needs of populations affected by humanitarian crises to help them regain independence and dignity. PU-AMI provides assistance to more than 6 million people throughout 24 countries, with more than 2,500 staff worldwide. PU-AMI adopts an integrated approach, to identify and understand the full array of the needs of the people affected by crises. This innovative approach is at the core of every PU-AMI-supported projects, to better target and prioritize actions, stabilize and improve the situation of the most vulnerable groups. It allows the teams to take all aspects of a problem into account, to come up with an efficient combination of solutions, which will have a powerful and long-lasting impact on the affected populations. In this respect, the organization runs worldwide around 190 projects a year, most of which are focused on Health, Nutrition, Food Security, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Psychosocial Support, Education and Protection activities. PU-AMI is participating actively in clusters and sub-clusters (health; nutrition ; food security and livelihoods; WaSH) and works closely with relevant government departments.

Scope of Work and Core Responsibilities

Overall Objective

The WASH officer is in charge of the following-up of all the technical aspects of WASH activities and rehabilitation works conducted by PUI in the framework of the NGO’s programs. Under the direct management of Deputy field coordinator for programs, he/she technically assesses the needs, prepares the Bills of Quantities (BOQs), compares the technical offers from the suppliers, follows up the implementation of the work and ensures a proper use of the premises/equipment.

Key Responsibilities

For each WASH construction/rehabilitation activities planned by PUI, the WASH officer will perform the following tasks:

1. Assessment of Initial Needs and preparation of BoQs

• Conduct field assessments and coordinate with the different stakeholders to determine the scope of the work, to be conducted, the resource requirements, etc.
• Form community committee for the water supply projects. 
• Support the preparation of the project by forecasting the necessary costs and duration for the completion of the activity.
• Generate, in coordination with the different managers, the relevant documents for the conduction of the project: drawings and plans, BoQs, and design (solar system , Water network) etc.
• Prepare the tender documents of civil work.
• Be a source of proposition during the implementation, suggest modifications and/or additions to the planned activities, etc. 
• Management of Hygiene Promotion activities, Jerrycans, waste campaign and daily workers.
• Training community committee & daily workers.
• Conduct water quality test and pumping test as per the standards

2.Technical review of suppliers and support in the contractor selection process

• Assess relevant markets in the targeted area
• Assess the capacities and expertise of potential contractors for the implementation of the construction/rehabilitation, and perform a first screening;
• Support the collection of quotations during the procurement process;
• Participate in the technical review of the offers received by contractors, identify weaknesses and strengths of each application 

3. Follow up the implementation and ensure a correct use of the equipment 

• Supervise the implementation of the WASH construction/rehabilitation work by the selected contractor
• Conduct daily site visits to monitor the progress of the activity.
• Ensure the full compliance with required standards and specifications.
• Ensure the compliance with the signed contract (budget, working plan, deadlines, etc.), and immediately report any deviations.
• Compile progress reports including cost controlling, scheduling, risks and management aspects
• Provides technical input whenever necessary
• Work with multiple contractors on site to ensure that the interface among them is properly coordinated.
• Establish safety and security measures for each activity and ensure that these rules are respected by the workforce under his/ her supervision and by the population
• Attend any required meetings with WASH cluster Hub and the project stakeholders.
• Report on obstacles regarding the timely achievement of the activity. Provide technical support and/or refer to relevant stakeholders in order to solve the problem. 
• Review contractor claims, invoices, etc.
• Prepare the certification of the tasks achieved by the contractor before each payment.
• Ensure the conduction of the hand-over process after the accomplishment of the work.

4. Support the Health Team in Ensuring an Appropriate WASH Environment in Health Facilities

• Coordinate regularly with the Health team to identify and address WASH-related needs within supported health facilities.
• Provide technical WASH support to health staff and contribute to the integration of WASH standards into health activities.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with national and international WASH standards in health facilities.
• Conduct regular assessments of water supply, water quality, sanitation facilities, waste management systems, and infection prevention and control (IPC) measures.
• Identify gaps and propose corrective actions to improve the quality and functionality of WASH services in health facilities.
• Support the planning, implementation, and follow-up of WASH rehabilitation and maintenance activities in health facilities.

5. Contribute to the Promotion of Hygiene Awareness and Capacity Strengthening

• Support the design, implementation, and monitoring of hygiene promotion activities targeting communities and health facility users.
• Strengthen the capacities of local partners, Government Health Office (GHO) staff, and PUI teams through training, coaching, and on-the-job support on hygiene promotion and good WASH practices.
• Develop and disseminate appropriate hygiene promotion materials and key public health messages.
• Ensure hygiene promotion activities are culturally appropriate, evidence-based, and responsive to community needs.
• Promote community engagement and participation in WASH and hygiene-related activities.

6. Monitoring, Data Management, Reporting and Budget Follow-up

• Contribute to the project development, including budget preparation, review of Bills of Quantities (BoQs), technical specifications, and activity planning of wash activities.
• Support budget forecasting and expenditure monitoring in close coordination with the Deputy Field Coordinator and relevant support departments.
• Ensure the use and regular updating of appropriate databases and monitoring tools to track WASH activities, indicators, and project progress.
• Collect, compile, analyze, and validate WASH data to support informed decision-making and program quality.
• Contribute to the preparation of internal and donor reports by providing accurate and timely technical and programmatic information.
• Ensure proper filing, documentation, and archiving of WASH project records on SharePoint and other designated platforms, in accordance with PUI procedures.
• Monitor project achievements against targets and promptly flag delays, risks, or challenges to management.

REPORTING LINES AND MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE

Number of people to manage and their position: 

• Directly Managed By: Deputy Field Coordinator for Program
• Technical Reports To: WASH Manager

Interpersonal and Behavioral Competencies

• Problem-solving skills (innovative and creative solutions are encouraged) 
• Analytical thinking and the ability to evaluate
• Excellent organisational skills, able to prioritise a complex workload and to work autonomously as needed
• Ability to work under pressure and willingness to work flexible hours in the event of major emergencies