Project Officer, WASH (OCHA Project) - National Position
Quick answer
ZOA is hiring a Project Officer, WASH (OCHA Project) - National Position in Uganda to implement WASH activities in Kiryandongo, Palorinya, and Rhino Camp refugee settlements, with a starting date in November 2026 and a closing date for applications on 6th October 2026.
- Role
- Project Officer, WASH (OCHA Project) - National Position
- Organization
- ZOA
- Location
- Kiryandongo, Palorinya, Rhino Camp, Uganda
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
ZOA is seeking a Project Officer, WASH to implement WASH activities in Kiryandongo, Palorinya, and Rhino Camp refugee settlements in Uganda under an OCHA-funded project.
What you'll do
- Implement project activities in the assigned refugee settlement, ensuring alignment with the approved workplan, budget, donor requirements and ZOA procedures
- Carry out field assessments of water sources, sanitation facilities and WASH service gaps, and contribute to technical planning, activity design, procurement planning and implementation schedules
- Monitor contractors, service providers, hand pump mechanics and community volunteers to ensure works are completed safely, on time and according to agreed technical standards and specifications
- Support implementation of sanitation activities such as household latrine construction, latrine block construction, faecal desludging, waste management and handwashing facility installation
- Plan and supervise hygiene promotion, community sensitisation, behaviour change campaigns and distribution of hygiene materials to reduce risks of WASH-related disease outbreaks
- Establish, train and mentor water user committees, hygiene promoters, sanitation committees and hand pump mechanics to promote community ownership, sustainability and operation and maintenance
What it takes
- Minimum of a Diploma or degree in Hydraulic Engineering, Water Resource Engineering, environmental or public health or other related fields
- 2+ years’ experience in WASH, preferably in a humanitarian setting (refugee camps, rural development, or emergency response)
- Experience in localisation approaches and working with local organizations
- A good command of English, including written reporting and activity reporting
- Experience of Engineering Software (Watercad, Epanet and Auto CAD etc)
- Experience with WASH Software components (hygiene promotion, Menstrual hygiene management and community sanitation approaches)
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Good benefits and remuneration which suits the NGO sector
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Kiryandongo, Palorinya, and Rhino Camp refugee settlements in Uganda.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Diploma or degree in Hydraulic Engineering, Water Resource Engineering, environmental or public health or other related fields, 2+ years’ experience in WASH, and a good command of English.
How do I apply?
Interested candidates can apply directly via the link https://cvselection.net/zoa-uganda/7936/, by the latest 6th October 2026.
Is the job remote?
The job is based in the field offices in Kiryandongo, Palorinya, or Rhino Camp refugee settlements.
How to apply
Apply directly on ZOA's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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