Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) AssistantContract

The WASH Assistant contributes to improved access to safe water, sanitation facilities and hygiene practices for crisis-affected and underserved communities. The role supports field implementation, community-level coordination, monitoring of WASH infrastructure and reporting on key indicators in line with Sphere standards.

• Support implementation of WASH activities including water supply, sanitation and hygiene promotion
• Conduct field monitoring of WASH infrastructure and report on functionality and use
• Facilitate community hygiene promotion sessions and behaviour-change activities
• Coordinate with local authorities, partners and community committees
• Collect and compile WASH indicators for routine reporting
• Support assessments of water quality, latrine coverage and hygiene practices
• Assist in procurement and distribution of WASH supplies and NFIs

• First-level degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Civil Engineering, Water Engineering or related field
• 0–2 years of experience in WASH programming, preferably in humanitarian or development settings
• Understanding of Sphere standards and WASH technical guidelines
• Strong field-based monitoring and community engagement skills
• Willingness to work in field locations and challenging environments
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Swahili or local languages an asset

• Competitive compensation aligned with sector standards
• Field allowances and hardship support
• Health and emergency insurance
• Technical training in WASH in emergencies
• Career pathway within UNEEP humanitarian programmes

Location

Nairobi, Kenya (Field Travel)

Type

Contract

Level

Entry Level

Department

WASH

Salary

Competitive

Deadline

July 5, 2026