WASH Engineer — Field Projects Lead

Accion Contra el Hambre; Philippines; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Action Against Hunger in the Philippines seeks a WASH engineer to lead field assessments, design planning, and construction supervision. The role emphasizes safeguarding, community involvement, and compliance with humanitarian standards.

The successful candidate will coordinate with technical teams, ensure water quality, document progress, and support administrative tasks as needed. Fluency in English and Filipino is required.

Qualifications

• University/college graduate in civil engineering, architecture, or related fields.
• Licensed engineer or architect.
• Excellent English and Filipino; local dialect is an advantage.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and SketchUp.
• Experience in humanitarian WASH and shelter projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead field WASH assessments, analysis, and reporting to the technical team.
• Participate in joint sector assessments for WASH and shelter.
• Apply Build Back Safer and Do No Harm principles in construction planning.
• Prepare technical dossiers: reports, maps, design plans, BOQ, TOR, clearance.
• Plan and supervise construction with community involvement, safeguarding beneficiaries.
• Monitor water quality before, during, and after works; feedback to community.
• Archive technical documents and consolidate progress reports for learning.
• Ensure environmental safeguards and safe working conditions on site.

Skills

English

Filipino

Stakeholder engagement

WASH knowledge

Safety

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Eng or Arch

Licensed Engineer/Architect

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Job description

Action Against Hunger in the Philippines seeks a WASH engineer to lead field assessments, design planning, and construction supervision. The role emphasizes safeguarding, community involvement, and compliance with humanitarian standards.

The successful candidate will coordinate with technical teams, ensure water quality, document progress, and support administrative tasks as needed. Fluency in English and Filipino is required.