WASH Engineer – Gaza
Role: WASH Engineer (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene) – Gaza
Hours: Full time, with some weekend and evening working required to support the humanitarian programme delivery
Pay: £4200 – £4500 GBP gross per month (dependent on experience)
Duration: Till 31st of December 2024 (funding pipeline dependent), with potential extension
Location: Gaza with travel to Cairo, Egypt and Amman, Jordan
Candidates must be able to travel quickly through Egypt and Jordan, securing visas on arrival with eligible documentation. If you do not meet this requirement, you can join our register of humanitarian and health professionals for other opportunities.
UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.
We are seeking for a WASH Engineer to be available to deploy to Gaza, you will be responsible for the identification, design, implementation, monitoring and reporting on the progress of community construction and rehabilitation projects in the assigned districts. S/he is Responsible for day-to-day field management, supervision, and provision of regular technical backstopping to WASH and Community projects.
Our ideal candidate will be experienced WASH Engineer who have demonstrable understanding of supporting in ensuring the quality and effectiveness of programming in accordance with grant proposal and guidelines.
You will have proven experience of ensuring implementation and successful completion of WASH related construction/rehabilitation projects or components as assigned by line manager.
You will be determined, high performing, compassionate and collaborative, as well as being committed to learning and supporting others to learn. Language skills will be an advantage.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference.
To apply:
To apply, please complete the application process online. Submit a current CV and a supporting letter (1-2 pages) that includes:
- A detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the essential criteria in the person specification found in the Candidate Information Pack – WASH Engineer – Gaza – June 2024.
Applications must be submitted no later than Friday 12th July 2024.
UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.
UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.