The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation that improves international protection of refugees and internally displaced persons and offers humanitarian assistance. NRC has worked in South Sudan since 2004, with core activities in WASH, Education, Shelter & Settlement, Cash and Markets, and Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA).
NRC is recruiting 2 WASH Technical Assistants (Emergency) for field-based work in Uror, Jonglei state (project code SSFM2644). The contract is for 5 months with possible extension, reporting to the WASH Officer.
Key responsibilities:
- Assessments and data collection: conduct rapid and detailed WASH needs assessments and KAP surveys; identify vulnerable groups to ensure inclusive and safe access to WASH facilities.
- Hardware implementation and supervision: supervise construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of emergency sanitation facilities (latrines, bathing shelters, incinerators, drainage) and water supply activities (chlorination, water testing, trucking, treatment devices, borehole/handpump repairs, rainwater harvesting); monitor contractors and community workers against BoQs; apply NRC policies and SPHERE standards, with health, safety and child safeguarding built into site supervision.
- Community mobilization: facilitate community engagement for use and maintenance of WASH infrastructure; train and supervise volunteers, water management committees and hygiene promoters (PHAST, CHAS); run hygiene awareness in schools and health/nutrition centres; distribute hygiene kits and NFIs.
- Coordination and logistics: liaise with communities, partners, contractors, local leaders and authorities; attend WASH Cluster meetings when requested; coordinate procurement, material deliveries and stock of WASH supplies.
- Monitoring and reporting: track progress, compile weekly and monthly reports, maintain beneficiary lists and distribution records, and contribute to lessons learnt.
Requirements:
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Public Health, Environmental Health or a related technical field.
- 1 to 2 years of hands-on experience in humanitarian or recovery contexts on emergency WASH projects.
- Proven WASH knowledge and experience in community mobilization and training; familiarity with local context, water quality testing and SPHERE standards.
- Good technical drawing/reading skills; MS Office proficiency; AutoCAD, ArcGIS and GPS an advantage.
- Ability to work independently under pressure in volatile environments; fluent English and local languages.
- Mainstreaming of gender, disability inclusion and accountability to affected populations.
* Apply Before 29/10/2026, 18:00
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online via the NRC careers portal before 29 October 2026.
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