1.Position: WASH Engineer (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical Background)
2. Background
Woman Support Association (ISWA) is a humanitarian, developmental, and nongovernmental organization that was established in 2013 and officially registered in Turkey in 2015 and registered inside Syria in 2025.
All projects implemented by the Association in Syria and Turkey aim to build a better life for women and empower them so that they can face problems and challenges in a way that maintains their dignity and respect.
– The WASH Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical background) will provide full technical support and oversight across all phases of WASH project implementation. The position requires more than 5 years of experience in WASH programming, particularly in water infrastructure rehabilitation, sanitation systems, solid waste management, and hygiene promotion activities.
The engineer will ensure that all interventions are implemented according to technical standards, quality requirements, and donor guidelines, and will be responsible for technical monitoring, reporting, and supervision of field activities.
3. Key Responsibilities
3.1 Technical Planning and Implementation
– Support technical assessments and design of WASH infrastructure
– Review BoQs, technical drawings, and implementation plans
– Ensure compliance with engineering standards and project specifications
3.2 Field Supervision and Monitoring
– Conduct regular field visits to monitor all phases of implementation
– Supervise contractors and ensure quality control of works
– Verify progress against technical designs and work plans
– Identify technical issues and recommend corrective actions
3.3 WASH Infrastructure Rehabilitation
– Supervise rehabilitation of water supply systems, pumps, tanks, and networks
– Ensure proper installation and functionality of WASH infrastructure
– Support technical solutions for sanitation facilities and systems
3.4 Solid Waste Management & Hygiene Promotion
– Support implementation of solid waste management activities
– Integrate hygiene promotion aspects into WASH interventions
– Ensure infrastructure supports improved public health outcomes
3.5 Reporting and Documentation
– Prepare regular technical monitoring reports for the Project Manager
– Document progress, challenges, risks, and solutions during implementation
– Prepare completion reports and technical evaluations
– Maintain accurate field records, photos, and verification documents
3.6 Coordination
– Work closely with project teams, field staff, and contractors
– Coordinate with local authorities and community stakeholders
– Participate in technical and coordination meetings
4. Required Qualifications
– Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
– Minimum 5 years of experience in WASH projects
– Strong experience in water infrastructure rehabilitation
– Experience in solid waste management and hygiene promotion
– Strong technical and field supervision skills
5. Skills and Competencies
– Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
– Ability to work in challenging field conditions
– Excellent reporting and documentation skills
– Strong coordination and communication abilities
– Knowledge of WASH standards (Sphere Standards is an advantage)
General terms and conditions:
Safeguarding
Children and vulnerable adults a must be safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury and any other harm. One of the ways that WSA shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates.
Accountability within WSA
Alongside our safeguarding policy, WSA is an equal opportunities employer and has a set of integrity policies.
PSEAH:
WSA adheres to all laws and standards to reduce cases of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment, and obliges all employees and suppliers to undergo the necessary training on the policies adopted by PSEAH network**.**
How to apply
Interested Candidates can apply by following the link below:
https://forms.gle/Dowwz6N8KxskUrMG8