Shelter and WASH Officer – Hodeidah, Yemen

About the role

The WASH/Shelter Officer contributes technical expertise to the implementation of shelter and WASH projects, ensuring activities are delivered effectively, on time, and in line with humanitarian standards. The role involves supporting assessments, monitoring progress, preparing documentation, and engaging with communities to facilitate smooth interventions.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with NRC policies, guidelines, and WASH/Shelter standards, including CCCM strategies.
• Plan, supervise, and quality‑control construction or rehabilitation works across various modalities (contractors, cash‑based, beneficiary‑driven).
• Conduct regular field visits, provide guidance to field teams, and verify evidence sources.
• Produce and adapt technical tools such as supervision checklists, report templates, and data‑collection instruments.
• Support procurement processes: draft tender documents, technical designs, BoQs, and evaluate bids.
• Integrate Safe and Inclusive Programming considerations and NRC Minimum Environmental Requirements.

Required profile

• University degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Urban Planning or a related engineering field.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in WASH/Shelter design and implementation, with at least 2 years in humanitarian or recovery contexts.
• Solid technical expertise in WASH and/or shelter hardware aspects.
• Experience working in complex and volatile environments.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently and work regularly in field locations.
• Good knowledge of English, both written and verbal.

Required skills

• WASH/Shelter technical expertise
• Construction quality control
• Procurement and tender evaluation
• Technical design and Bill of Quantities (BoQ) preparation