WASH Sector Lead: Emergencies & Humanitarian Response

World Vision; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

World Vision International is seeking a WASH Sector Manager to lead the WASH response program in humanitarian settings, providing technical oversight and coordinating with national offices, donors, and partners during deployment.

The role emphasizes securing resources, building partnerships, adherence to Sphere and CHS, and guiding the transition from emergency WASH to early recovery, with travel to project areas as needed.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualifications in Civil/Environmental Engineering, public health or international development.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in emergency and WASH.
• Experience with UN/INGO and partner coordination and grants management.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for WASH interventions in humanitarian settings, coordinating with national offices and donors.
• Lead WASH response activities with the response team and cluster to initiate and drive actions.
• Secure adequate resources and budget for WASH programs, including behavior change and cross-cutting themes.
• Represent WV in WASH forums and foster partnerships with donors and agencies.
• Oversee transition from emergency WASH to early recovery and ensure sustainability.

Skills

Postgraduate qualifications

WASH leadership

Grant writing

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in Civil/Environmental Engineering, public health or international development

Tools

Sphere Standards

CHS standards

WASH design guidelines

Job description

World Vision International is seeking a WASH Sector Manager to lead the WASH response program in humanitarian settings, providing technical oversight and coordinating with national offices, donors, and partners during deployment.

The role emphasizes securing resources, building partnerships, adherence to Sphere and CHS, and guiding the transition from emergency WASH to early recovery, with travel to project areas as needed.