Under the supervision of the WASH Programme Manager, the Senior WASH Officer will contribute to the efficient and effective implementation of the DCA WASH Programme in Ukraine. The DCA WASH Programme includes emergency as well as early recovery projects aiming to provide an improved access to water supply, hygienic sanitation and heating services. The position is based in Dnipro. She/he will provide technical support to implementing partners as well as for DCA directly implemented projects. She/he will also liaise directly with local stakeholders, authorities, construction companies, internal departments.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage relations between local partners, local authorities and other DCA departments
• Planning, design, implementation and monitoring of WASH projects
• Contribute and monitor contractual engagements of contractors, consultants and local partners
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to other team members and implementing partners
• Evaluate the technical status of projects and propose any amendment steps to achieve project objectives 
• Support the timely development of donor proposals
• Communicate with partners for progress monitoring, in support of the MEAL team
• Collecting and facilitating feedback and Lessons Learnt with local partners
• Submit regular technical and organizational reports as required
• Contribute to country office strategies, reviews, action and contingency plans
• Support programme accountability to partners, national government, benefiting communities and donors
• Participate in humanitarian cluster meetings
• Organize and facilitate field visits and/or meetings of donors, HQ or other high-level interlocutors

Requirements

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree or higher in the field of Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related engineering fields.
• Professional fluency in written and spoken Ukrainian and English is required.
• Minimum 2 years of work experience as a practicing engineer
• Minimum 1 years of work experience in an NGO.
• Demonstrated skills in planning, organizing, supervision and technical support
• Good interpersonal communication, ability to communicate effectively on culturally sensitive issues to diverse audiences.
• Ability to be proactive and work independently.
• Ability to operate in a high stress and unpredictable environment.
• Willingness to travel between offices and project locations

Our Benefits

• Official employment with the fixed term agreement (with extension possibility)
• Competitive salary
• Premium medical insurance
• English courses
• Psychological support service for staff
• Free training platform Fabo available for all employees
• National holidays
• Working in the international and multicultural team

Work related travels are expected in this position.

Applications with COVER LETTER will be considered with priority.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, abilities or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy. DCA conducts an anti-terror check as part of the recruitment process. It is a prerequisite that you can pass this check and maintain this status throughout your employment with us. Everyone applying for a job with DCA must be ready to comply with our Code of Conduct, Staff Policy on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment and our Child Safeguarding Policy.