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WASH/Shelter Field Consultant – Ebola Response

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Category | Grade:Professional | UGDeadline:11 Aug 2026Job ID:22434Posted on:4 Aug 2026
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Overview

Supports IOM’s Ebola response by overseeing Shelter and WASH construction and rehabilitation at points of entry and control. The consultancy monitors water supply, drainage, materials, contractor quality and site safety while coordinating partners and reporting urgent operational risks.

Department: MHD / Infrastructure Support Unit

Languages

Required: French

Desired: English

Minimum Experience

4 years

Estimated Salary

Not available

Responsibilities

  • Monitor construction, installation and rehabilitation of Shelter and WASH infrastructure at points of entry and control
  • Verify works against plans, specifications, WASH standards and infection-prevention requirements
  • Track clean-water supply, storage and distribution and escalate interruptions or operational risks
  • Monitor wastewater management and drainage around WASH installations
  • Inspect construction materials, equipment and supplies before use
  • Document non-conformities and follow corrective action through technical acceptance
  • Coordinate contractors, health teams, local authorities and site partners
  • Prepare daily, weekly and monthly progress, risk and needs reports

Requirements

  • Recognised university or higher technical diploma in civil engineering, hydraulics, construction, WASH, architecture, environmental health or a related field
  • At least four years of professional experience monitoring construction, WASH infrastructure, water supply, sanitation or temporary infrastructure in a humanitarian or emergency context
  • Practical knowledge of handwashing stations, water points, water storage and distribution, drainage, wastewater management and WASH quality control
  • Availability for frequent travel to points of entry, points of control, construction sites and water-supply locations

Skills

Construction SupervisionWASH InfrastructureWater Supply ManagementWastewater ManagementQuality ControlContractor CoordinationSite SafetyTechnical ReportingMaterials InspectionInfection Prevention

Tools

WASH StandardsPersonal Protective Equipment

Additional info

  • Consultancy is subject to funding confirmation
  • Consultant must provide proof of medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness
  • Appointment requires medical fitness, accreditation, residency or visa compliance and security clearances
  • IOM provides occupational accident and illness cover under its Compensation Plan
  • Frequent travel is required within the assigned Ebola-response area