Community Services and DevelopmentFull-TimeJunior-level(1-2 yrs)
Job Description
The WASH-Sanitation and Hygiene Assistant will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day implementation of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) activities. This includes supervising community-based sanitation activities and conducting hygiene promotion to improve the health and living environments of refugees and host populations.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Sanitation: Supervise the construction and maintenance of household and communal latrines, ensuring compliance with PWJ and UNHCR technical standards.
Hygiene Promotion: Conduct community outreach sessions on handwashing, safe water storage, and waste management to prevent waterborne diseases.
Monitoring & Reporting: Assist in water quality testing (residual chlorine monitoring) and collect field data for monthly progress reports.
Community Engagement: Work closely with WASH Committees and community leaders to ensure project ownership and sustainability.
Emergency Response: Support rapid WASH assessments and distribution of hygiene kits during disease outbreaks or influxes of new arrivals.
Qualifications and Experience
Education: A Degree in Public Health or a related field.
Experience: At least 2 years of experience in WASH interventions, preferably in an NGO setup. Experience in a refugee camp setting (Kakuma or Dadaab) will be an added advantage.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in water quality testing, basic plumbing, or construction supervision of sanitation facilities is an added advantage.
Soft Skills: Ability to work under pressure in hardship environments and strong interpersonal skills for community mobilization.
How to Apply
Qualified and interested candidates should submit their resume (maximum 2 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 1 page) detailing their relevant experience to recruit@peace-winds.or.ke.
Please include "Application for WASH Assistant (Sanitation and Hygiene) - Kakuma" in the subject line. The deadline for applications is 25th March 2026. You are also required to indicate your expected salary in your application letter. Shortlisting will be done on a rolling basis. Hard copy applications will not be accepted.
How to Apply
Qualified & Interested candidates should submit their resume (2 pages) and a cover letter (1 page) detailing their relevant experience to recruit@peace-winds.or.ke.
Subject Line: Please include "Application for WASH Assistant (Sanitation and Hygiene) - Kakuma" (or indicate your preferred station if applicable).
Salary: You must indicate your expected salary in your application letter.
Deadline: 25th March 2026.
Note: Shortlisting is on a rolling basis; hard copy applications are not accepted.
