WASH Associate

About this role

The UNHCR is recruiting a WASH Associate based in Kasulu, Tanzania. The role focuses on coordinating and managing water, sanitation, and hygiene promotion programmes within refugee operations. Core responsibilities include overseeing public health, water resources management, construction management, and hygiene promotion programming in humanitarian settings, with technical leadership of teams. The position requires solid knowledge of public health, water resources management, construction management, and hygiene promotion programming. Candidates need strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, with experience coordinating diverse actors to achieve common WASH objectives. Experience with UNHCR mandate, priorities, and principles is advantageous. Additional qualifications in WASH with a thorough understanding of public health linkages are desirable. This is a UNOPS LICA6 position with a target start date of July 1, 2026, based in Kasulu, Tanzania. Applications close on May 27, 2026.