WASH Technical Advisor - Global Programs & Learning Lead

SuSanA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 54,400 - 73,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Action Against Hunger (ACF-USA) recruits a WASH Technical Advisor based in New York to support the design and implementation of WASH interventions, provide technical leadership, and contribute to sector coordination within the ACF-USA network.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field and at least 4 years of international humanitarian experience, with strong English communication; French or Spanish is a plus. The position is based in NYC with travel to program sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Minimum 4 years of work experience with an international humanitarian organization leading WASH programs.
• Knowledge of WASH-related public health, community mobilization, and monitoring & evaluation.
• Competence in hydraulics, pumping, hydrogeology, drilling, geophysics, or emergency WASH equipment; good computer skills.
• Fluency in English; working knowledge of French and/or Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supporting country programs in Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, and other countries as needed.
• Providing technical leadership to the ACF WASH sector.
• Representing ACF-USA at WASH sector coordination meetings and maintaining communications with key actors.
• Participating in the selection, placement and training of WASH personnel.

Skills

Excellent English communication

Strong organizational skills

Initiative

Interpersonal skills

French or Spanish knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in Water, Sanitation, Public Health, Environmental Engineering, Hydrogeology or related field

Job description

Action Against Hunger (ACF-USA) recruits a WASH Technical Advisor based in New York to support the design and implementation of WASH interventions, provide technical leadership, and contribute to sector coordination within the ACF-USA network.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field and at least 4 years of international humanitarian experience, with strong English communication; French or Spanish is a plus. The position is based in NYC with travel to program sites as needed.