Categories: Vacancies, April 2026

WASH Project Manager | Afar

Location: North Afar Semera, Ethiopia

Organization: Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Deadline: March 13, 2025, 01:59 AM

Job Description

An exciting opportunity to head up the WASH Project Manager role for a leading international NGO working in Ethiopia North Afar.

What we are looking for

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking a highly qualified, resilient and dynamic WASH Project Manager Ethiopia North Afar.

More About the Role

The purpose of the WASH Project Manager position is to implement a delegated WASH project portfolio. The following is a brief description of the role.

 What you will do

  • Line management for project staff
  • Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
  • Contribute to the development of Country, Area, and WASH strategies, initiate, and participate in the development of the WASH projects
  • Coordinate and manage WASH project implementation (activities, budget, and project documentation) in line with proposals, strategies, and donor requirements
  • Implement technical direction and ensure high technical quality of projects
  • Provide regular progress reports to the Area Manager and the WASH Specialist

Please download the detailed job description  to learn more about the position.

What you will bring

  • Contribute to needs assessments, including protection risks and needs, and provide area-specific information and input to CC PMs/HoP and APM for proposal development
  • Responsible for the development and follow-up of detailed project work plans, spending plans, M&E plans, and resources for the WASH projects on an area level
  • Scale up and diversify WASH operational capacity to ensure high-standard project implementation and potential expansion
  • Overall accountable for monitoring and oversight of technical quality of WASH projects and maintaining transparency of implementation
  • Support the consideration and inclusion of cash-based interventions and market-based approaches within (and across) NRC core competency responses, where appropriate
  • Overall accountable for quality assurance of NRC GORS WASH data for the area

 What we offer

  • Duty station: Ethiopia Afar Region.
  • Contract: 6 months (Fixed Term Contract – with possibility of extension)
  • Travel: 80%.
  • Salary/benefits: Grade 8 on NRC’s Ethiopia national salary scale

NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.

We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels.

You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

 Important information about the application process

“To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity MarketPlace”

When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.

Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.

Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.

If you have any questions about this role, please email ho.recruitment@nrc.no with the job title as the subject line.

 Why NRC? 

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

 

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