WASH Assistant  at Ghali Humanitarian Aid Initiative (GHAI)

A WASH Assistant (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) supports the implementation and monitoring of life-saving water and sanitation services, primarily in humanitarian or development settings. While a WASH Officer manages strategy, the Assistant focuses on field execution, community mobilization, and technical oversight. 

Key Responsibilities

The role typically blends \"hardware\" (infrastructure) and \"software\" (behavior change) tasks: 

• Hygiene Promotion: Conducting house-to-house visits, school sessions, and mass campaigns on handwashing, safe water storage, and disease prevention.
• Infrastructure Oversight: Monitoring the construction or rehabilitation of boreholes, latrines, and water points to ensure they meet SPHERE standards.
• Community Mobilization: Establishing and training community Water Management Committees (WMCs) or hygiene volunteer networks to ensure long-term sustainability.
• Technical Support & Testing: Performing water quality tests (e.g., using Del Aqua kits) and assisting in technical surveys or Bills of Quantities (BoQ) preparation.
• Distribution: Coordinating the fair distribution of Non-Food Items (NFIs) like hygiene kits, soap, and Jerry cans. 

Core Requirements

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Public Health, or Social Sciences.
• Experience: Most organizations, such as Save the Children or FHI 360, require 1–3 years of experience in humanitarian WASH projects.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data tracking is essential; knowledge of AutoCAD or GIS is a significant advantage for technical roles.
• Methodologies: Familiarity with participatory approaches like CLTS (Community-Led Total Sanitation) and PHAST (Participatory Hygiene and Sanitation Transformation) is often mandatory.