Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a
highly qualified Temporary WASH Officer - (Project Engineer).
About the job
The Project Engineer will be primarily responsible for the technical supervision and day-to-day
implementation of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) activities in the designated areas of
intervention. The role focuses on ensuring technical compliance, facilitating implementation and
overseeing and supervision of the technical work.
Your main duties and responsibilities will be:
Technical Supervision and Implementation
• Provide direct technical guidance and oversight for the design, construction, and rehabilitation of
water supply systems and sanitation facilities and other works
• Prepare and review Bills of Quantities (BOQs), technical designs, and specifications for
WASH/shelter assets to ensure they meet professional standards
• Conduct frequent field visits to project sites for intensive monitoring, technical supervision, and
troubleshooting to ensure activities are completed successfully within the two-month timeframe.
• Prepare completion certificates and milestone reports
• Ensure all construction and rehabilitation activities comply with relevant technical standards,
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Application due:
1/6/2026
Workplace:
Beledweyne
Department/Country:
Somalia
Contract type:
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Coordination and Stakeholder Management
• Liaise with government authorities, local partners, and IDP leadership to ensure collaborative
project planning and information sharing
• Represent the organization in WASH cluster coordination meetings and coordinate internally with
other sectors like emergency, food security, livelihood, and protection
• Ensure that marginalized and vulnerable groups, specifically women, are actively involved in the
project cycle
Monitoring, Documentation, and Reporting
• Track project progress and quality of implementation to ensure strict compliance with donor
requirements and project objectives
• Maintain rigorous documentation, including GPS coordinates and mapping of all project activities
and assets
• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly progress reports, including milestone and technical
reports to the Base Manager and Area Program Manager
• Manage project administrative tasks, including the preparation of RIFs and PRs (Purchase
Requests) related to technical interventions
About you
To be successful in this role we expect you to have:
Required
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a closely related engineering
discipline
• Minimum 3 years of experience within the field of WASH and other related works
• Strong understanding of basic training in WASH programming, participatory training methods,
community mobilizations and networking
• Effective and timely implementation of all interventions outlined under output and any other related
and cross cutting program activities related to WASH
• Working experience and knowledge of the local duty station
• Able to adapt to changing situations as required
• Able to work well under pressure and in adverse condition
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:
Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Application process
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English.
Applications sent by email will not be considered.
Closing date for applications: 6th January 2026.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and highly encourage female applicants
to apply.
Founded in 1956, the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is Denmark’s largest, and a leading international NGO - one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. In 40 countries 9,000 employees protect, advocate and build sustainable futures... Read More
