WASH Technical Officer – Mozambique (Pemba)

About the role

The WASH Technical Officer will support the design, implementation and monitoring of water, sanitation and hygiene activities in Pemba, Mozambique. Working within the NRC team, the officer will collaborate with local water authorities, NGOs and private‑sector partners to deliver integrated WASH solutions for displaced and host communities.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to project staff and supervise WASH Technical Assistants.
• Conduct site assessments, beneficiary selection and ensure compliance with NRC WASH standards, tools and handbooks.
• Track financial expenditures related to technical activities and ensure accurate documentation.
• Monitor quality of WASH interventions, conduct field visits and produce technical reports.
• Develop and deliver training and capacity‑building sessions for staff and partners.
• Support the integration of renewable energy and environmental components into WASH programmes.

Required profile

• Experience working in partnership‑based WASH responses with local authorities, NGOs or private‑sector actors.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural humanitarian environment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a focus on delivering durable solutions.
• Commitment to NRC values of dedication, innovation, inclusion and accountability.

Required skills

• WASH technical expertise (water supply, sanitation, hygiene).
• Site assessment and beneficiary selection.
• Project monitoring and quality control.
• Capacity‑building and training delivery.
• Financial tracking for technical activities.

What we offer

• A dedicated, supportive team of humanitarian professionals.
• Opportunities to shape innovative, integrated WASH programmes.
• Positive work environment focused on safety, wellbeing and professional growth.