WASH Assistant - Gaza

About the role

Project HOPE, an international NGO, is hiring a WASH Assistant for its Gaza Response program. The post supports the implementation of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene activities in communities and supported health facilities, helping improve access to safe water, sanitation facilities and hygiene promotion services. It reports to the WASH Officer and is advertised contingent on award, with no formal offer until funding is confirmed.

Key responsibilities

• Support implementation of emergency WASH activities in targeted communities and health facilities.
• Assist in water quality testing and monitoring under the supervision of the WASH Officer.
• Support installation, maintenance and minor rehabilitation of water and sanitation facilities.
• Support community-based WASH activities, including follow-up of community health promoters, strengthening of WASH committees and hygiene promotion.
• Assist in distributing hygiene kits and WASH supplies, and support hygiene promotion and community awareness sessions.
• Carry out field visits to monitor WASH infrastructure and report issues to the WASH Officer.
• Maintain basic records of activities, distributions and field reports.
• Coordinate with community representatives and local authorities and promote safe water handling and sanitation practices.
• Ensure all activities follow safeguarding, protection mainstreaming, accountability and Do No Harm principles.

Required profile

• Diploma or technical certification in Environmental Health, Water Management, Civil Works, Public Health, Engineering or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience supporting WASH or community-based programs; experience in humanitarian or emergency settings is desirable.
• Ability to work in high-pressure, conflict-affected environments and to travel internationally.
• Preferred: experience in conflict-affected or hardship contexts such as Gaza, familiarity with Sphere standards, and basic technical training in water testing or sanitation maintenance.