Job Title: Humanitarian & WASH Technical Specialist
Organisation: FH Association
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Food for the Hungry (FH/U) is a Christian international relief and development organization that has been working in Uganda since 1989. FH is currently operating programs in Asia, Latin America and Africa with support offices in the UK, Canada, Switzerland, Sweden, United States of America and Japan. FH’s primary goal is to end all forms of poverty World-wide. In Uganda, FH is operational in the Districts of Adjumani, Kitgum, Lamwo, Kole, Kween, Mbale, Namutumba and Amudat Districts implementing programs in four main sectors of Education; Food Security and Livelihoods; Health/Nutrition and Disaster Risk Reduction; with the Head office located in Kampala.
Job Summary: The Humanitarian and WASH Specialist provides technical leadership, strategic guidance, and quality assurance in the design, implementation, and evaluation of WASH and infrastructure programs in both Development and Humanitarian emergency intervention. The role ensures that FH Uganda’s WASH interventions are evidence-based, innovative, and aligned with national, international, and organizational standards. The Specialist strengthens community ownership, enhances stakeholder collaboration, and contributes to donor engagement and resource mobilization to achieve sustainable impact.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: As the Humanitarian and WASH Specialist your overall responsibilities will be (JDs Key Result Areas):
- Technical Leadership and Quality Assurance
- Program Development, Reporting, and Learning
- Coordination, Representation, and Advocacy
- Capacity Strengthening
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Master’s degree in water resources engineering, Civil/Environmental Engineering, Public Health Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum 5–7 years of progressive experience in Humanitarian and WASH programming, with at least 3 years at a technical or specialist level.
- Proven expertise in designing and managing large-scale WASH and infrastructure projects in both development and humanitarian settings.
- Strong knowledge of WASH sector standards, government policies, and donor compliance frameworks (USAID, EU, UN agencies, World Bank).
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, GIS, and other engineering/technical software is essential.
- Demonstrated experience in proposal writing, donor engagement, and resource mobilization.
Skills and competences
- Strong technical expertise in WASH engineering and climate-resilient infrastructure.
- Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
- Advanced skills in participatory approaches and community engagement.
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and capacity-building abilities.
- Excellent interpersonal communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and deliver results under pressure.
- Commitment to FH’s Christian values, vision, and mission.
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below.
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Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60