Our client is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners' peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects globally. Our client provides sustainable project management, procurement, and infrastructure services to governments, donors, and UN organizations. With over 7,000 personnel in 80 countries, Our client offers logistical, technical, and management knowledge where needed. Our client implements around 1,000 projects at any given time, contributing significantly to results on the ground, often in challenging environments.

In Yemen, the ongoing conflict has severely disrupted supply chains and service availability. The reduced or absent provision of public services has led to disease and environmental degradation, with physical damage to infrastructure and interlinked sectors causing significant consequences on service access and quality. Our client-Yemen is an active member of the United Nations Country Team, working with other UN organizations to support Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our client designs projects to reinforce recovery and development priorities of the Yemeni government and partners in sustainable procurement, project management, and infrastructure through direct implementation, advisory, and transactional services. Our client is committed to promoting sustainability principles and national capacity development to serve people in need. Our client is undertaking a multi-sectoral engagement, funded by the World Bank, to restore urban services, primarily in energy, urban roads, water and sanitation (WASH), and municipality services, focusing on targeted cities in Yemen using an integrated approach. Our client is dedicated to supporting the humanitarian and development efforts in Yemen. Access to Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) is a critical component of these efforts, essential for public health, livelihoods, and dignity, especially given the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the country. To enhance its capacity in delivering effective WASH interventions, Our client is seeking a qualified WASH Specialist to join its team in Yemen. This role will be

instrumental in ensuring the strategic planning, technical oversight, and successful implementation of WASH projects across various locations.

Purpose and Scope of Assignment The WASH Specialist will be responsible for providing technical expertise, strategic guidance, and operational support for the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of Our client-supported WASH projects in Yemen. The incumbent will ensure that WASH interventions are technically sound, cost-effective, and aligned with national and international standards, as well as Our client's strategic objectives and humanitarian principles.

a. Project Planning and Implementation

• Lead the design and implementation of comprehensive WASH projects, including water supply, sanitation facilities, and hygiene promotion activities.

• Conduct thorough needs assessments and baseline surveys to inform project strategies and interventions.

• Develop detailed project proposals, budgets, and work plans, ensuring alignment with Our client policies and donor requirements.

• Provide technical support and strategic direction for Our client's WASH projects in Yemen.

• Lead the development of WASH project proposals, including technical designs, budgets, and logical frameworks.

• Ensure that all WASH interventions adhere to international best practices, national standards, and Our client guidelines

• Oversee the technical aspects of project implementation, ensuring quality control and adherence to specifications.

• Consider all stages of an infrastructure life cycle (design and planning, raw material acquisition, materials processing, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation, decommissioning, recycling) and optimize the value for money of the infrastructure proposed.

• Conduct regular fi eld visits to project sites to provide technical guidance, monitor progress, and identify challenges and solutions.

Technical Support

• Assessment and Design - Conduct assessments to identify WASH needs and prioritize interventions. - Develop technical designs for water supply and sanitation facilities, ensuring compliance with standards.

• Implementation Oversight - Supervise construction and rehabilitation of WASH facilities, resolving technical issues on-site.

• Quality Assurance - Establish quality control procedures for materials and practices; conduct regular inspections.

• Water Quality Management - Implement water quality testing protocols to ensure compliance with health standards and oversee treatment processes.

• Technological Innovation - Research and recommend innovative, sustainable WASH technologies, evaluating their feasibility for local contexts.

• Data Management and Reporting - Utilize data systems to monitor project progress and prepare comprehensive technical

Coordination and Partnerships

• Represent our client in WASH cluster meetings and other relevant coordination forums at national and sub-national levels.

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with government counterparts, UN agencies, NGOs, and local communities.

• Facilitate knowledge sharing and capacity building among partners and stakeholders in the WASH sector.

• Liaise with donors and funding partners, contributing to reports and updates on WASH project progress.

Capacity Building

• Help develop internal WASH-related training and development of tools, guidelines, standards to improve program quality;

• Provide technical training and mentorship to our client staff, implementing partners, and community members on WASH-related topics.

• Support the development of WASH-related training materials and tools.

Monitoring and Progress Controls

• Develop and implement robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks for WASH projects.

• Ensure timely and accurate data collection, analysis, and reporting on WASH activities and outcomes.

• Prepare comprehensive technical reports, progress updates, and donor reports on WASH interventions.

• Identify lessons learned and best practices from WASH projects to inform future programming

• To Project Manager

• Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization.(for levels IICA-2, IICA-3, LICA Specialist- 10, LICA Specialist-11, NOC, NOD, P3, P4 and above)

• Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

• Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.

• Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).

• Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.

• Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Refl ects on experiences and modifi es own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.

• Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.

• Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

a. Education (Level and area of required and/or preferred education)

• Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Management, Public Health, Environmental Engineering, or a related fi eld.

• A first-level university degree (Bachelor's or equivalent) with a minimum of two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree

b. Work Experience 

• 7 years with a masters, + 2 with the bachelor's, in WASH program management, design, and implementation, preferably in humanitarian or post-conflict settings.

• Demonstrated experience in managing complex WASH projects, including emergency response and long-term development initiatives.

• Experience working with UN agencies or international NGOs is highly desirable

c. Language Requirements

• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.

• Knowledge of Arabic is a distinct advantage.

• This role has no team management responsibility