WASH Expert

Please note, dependent on applications, PIN may recruit two individuals, one Expert (grade 7), and one Technical Coordinator (grade 6). Those with relevant WASH infrastructure experience but not meeting all essential criteria are encouraged to apply 

Base: Kyiv, or another PIN office – Dnipro, Kharkiv, Sumy, Mykolaiv

Line Manager: WASH Technical Lead

Starting date: as soon as possible

Contract duration: 4 months' probation period with prolongation upon successful probation period end

About PIN Ukraine:

People in Need (PIN) has been active in Ukraine since early August 2014. Currently, PIN is one of the major humanitarian actors in Ukraine responding to the recent military escalation, providing humanitarian aid to conflict-affected people across Ukraine. Since 2014, PIN has implemented emergency food and cash assistance, NFI, shelter, protection, livelihoods and WASH interventions supporting 3 million vulnerable IDPs, returnees and host communities in urban and rural areas. Since the escalation in February 2022, PIN has scaled up its response from working in 2 Oblasts to working in 23 of the 24 Oblasts in Ukraine, increasing its number of partners, staff, offices and budgets.

PIN is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic. PIN encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and values diversity.

General information about the role of the person: 

PIN is seeking passionate and eager individuals who believe they can make a real change and impact by contributing to key WASH programming areas as mentioned below. We value technical experience and knowledge in engineering and coordination, combined with an innovative mindset, as well as we admire efforts and initiatives that integrate climate change resilience and mitigation into our humanitarian work. If you're eager to be part of meaningful change, this is your opportunity to make your thoughts come true with one of most proactive WASH humanitarian and early recovery actors in Ukraine.

Under the overall supervision of WASH Technical Lead, The WASH Expert coordinates the day-to-day short-term aspects of the WASH program, supporting the Technical Lead and Programme Implementation teams to and ensures the implementation of effective and efficient WASH program with a focus on quality day-to-day technical support to the engineers, harmonization of approaches, compliance with policies and processes in alignment with PIN's strategic objectives. 

Main duties and responsibilities: 

Coordination:

• Coordinate between the WASH Technical Lead and the field engineers about the WASH projects and relevant donor and technical obligations and requirements. 

• Coordinate between engineers working in different regions, in order to transfer good practices between offices and projects, and assure harmonization of technical approaches  

• Coordinate between WASH Technical Lead and Field WASH Officers/Assistants to assure proper follow up on admin related requirements and project tracking. 

• Coordinate between WASH Officers/Assistants in different geographical areas transferring good practices between offices and assuring harmonization of administrative paperwork and procedures. 

• Internally coordinate with other departments where needed for example MEAL and procurement teams.

Technical Support: 

• Support the engineers to apply the new procedures and adjust implementation according to the WASH Technical Lead guidance, and in coordination with Area Managers and Coordinators 

• Support the efforts to implement innovative projects where varied engineering backgrounds like solarization of WASH systems, renewable energy and civil engineering are required. 

• Support the team to apply new concepts and approaches especially those related to stakeholder integration and accountability to  affected people. 

• Support the team in compliance to donor and internal policies and SOPs and harmonization between areas based on a prepared plan within clear timelines, involving all relevant people and resources. 

• Support the team with ensuring need and evidence-based programming. 

• Support the team with procurement procedures and get involved in tender evaluation procedures in collaboration with Estimators.  

• Support the team to develop and use the improved toolkit for the WASH programme in collaboration with the WASH Technical Lead and other departments (MEAL and Data Management) 

Capacity Building and Training:

• Develop and deliver trainings for staff and local partners on WASH response protocols, technical standards, and best practices. 

• Build the capacity of local communities and partners to implement and support WASH emergency and recovery approaches. 

• Provide technical support and guidance to field teams to ensure the quality and sustainability of WASH interventions. 

Communication:

• Communicate updates, challenges, and best practices to relevant stakeholders to facilitate informed decision-making and coordination. 

• Conduct field visits

• Meeting donors and communal service provision companies as well as other WASH partners.

Required background and competences:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Thermal energy, Alternative Energy, Mechanical engineering or a related field. 
• Essential: 3 years of professional experience implementing WASH infrastructure projects  (water and sewage system, district heating, or alternative energy) including at least 1 year working in a humanitarian organization in the WASH sector.  

• Upper intermediate English  

• Experience in project management, including planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.

• Desirable: Strong technical experience in District Heating design, and humanitarian response operations.  

• Strong knowledge of water supply, sanitation, hygiene systems, and engineering infrastructure. 

  Understanding of renewable and alternative energy systems (solar, wind, hybrid systems). 

  Familiarity with technical standards, regulatory frameworks, construction norms, and safety procedures in Ukraine. 

• Knowledge of humanitarian standards (SPHERE, WASH minimum standards — desirable). 

  Proficiency in tools for technical data collection, analysis, and processing. 

• Excellent communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to work under pressure in emergencies and manage multiple priorities effectively.

PIN OFFERS:

• A competitive salary according to the People in Need salary scale.

• Opportunities for professional development through various capacity-building activities, including trainings, workshops, and seminars.

• 28 calendar days of annual leave, plus 3 additional New Year bonus leave days.

• Possibility to work one day per week remotely for office-based staff.

• Coverage of accommodation and per diem costs for work-related travel outside the assigned office region and/or in cases of excessive travel distance or time, in accordance with People in Need travel policy.

• Provision of a laptop, mobile phone (including prepaid SIM cards), and People in Need branded items (backpack, thermal mug, notebook, portable power bank).

• People in Need offices are equipped with all necessary security and energy-resilience measures, ensuring uninterrupted internet access.

• Free coffee, tea, milk, and water available in all offices.

• A multicultural and friendly working environment, with approximately 300 staff members in the Ukraine programme.

Application procedure:

Please send clearly marked CV and Motivation letter in English. Please note, only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Written test and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and the vacancy will be closed when filled.

Please note that PIN does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process.

We support the principles of inclusiveness and non-discrimination in the selection process. You can submit an anonymized resume - without specifying your name, age, gender, photo or other personal data. Such resumes will be reviewed on a general basis in accordance with professional experience and qualifications.