Shelter and WaSH Officer – Hodeidah, Yemen

About the role

The Shelter and WaSH Officer provides technical expertise for the design, implementation and monitoring of shelter and water, sanitation and hygiene (WaSH) interventions in Hodeidah, Yemen. The role ensures that activities are delivered on time, meet humanitarian standards and respond to the needs of the most vulnerable populations.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, supervise and quality‑check construction or rehabilitation works for WaSH and shelter, including contractor‑based, cash‑based and beneficiary‑driven modalities.
• Conduct regular field visits, provide guidance to field teams and ensure compliance with NRC policies, standards and CCCM tools.
• Develop and adapt technical tools such as checklists, report templates and data‑collection forms.
• Support procurement processes, including tender preparation, technical design, BoQ development and bid evaluation.
• Track assistance, assist with logistics, finance reconciliation and M&E activities, including beneficiary counting.
• Integrate Safe and Inclusive Programming considerations to guarantee accessibility and safety for all beneficiaries.

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.

Required skills

• Solid technical expertise in WaSH and/or shelter hardware aspects.
• Ability to travel frequently and work regularly in field locations outside the office.
• Good command of written and spoken English.