JOB TITLE: WASH COORDINATOR
TEAM/PROGRAMME: Program Operations, Country Office
LOCATION: Kitwe
GRADE: 3
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Safeguarding:
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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ROLE PURPOSE
The WASH Coordinator will work closely with the subnational structures of the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health and the Local Government to support the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of WASH interventions in the schools in line with the approved project documents. He/she will represent the project at various district technical working groups and committees, ensure that program deliverables are achieved in a timely manner and consistent with the activity work plan, and best practices and key lessons learned are captured and documented. On a day-to-day basis, he/she will work under the direction of the Head of Programs & Operations and the Technical Specialists for the Education and Health thematic areas.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Head of Programs and Operations
Staff reporting to this post: None
Budget Responsibilities: Yes
Role Dimensions: The WASH_ Coordinator provides technical and thought leadership for the WASH team and support in developing and review of engineering designs, hygiene promotion programmes, standard technical guidelines and proactively promote high quality WASH technical approaches within country office.
For further details on the role please follow the link for a detailed job description. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pKD2wt4rwzzG9Vw0_IiQq31gHepx9Fsk/view?usp=sharing
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
QUALIFIED APPLICANTS SHOULD ONLY ATTACH A COVER LETTER AND AN UPDATED CV.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 11th May 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Save the Children reserves the right to re advertise if suitable applicants are not found.
Save the Children is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not engage in any practices which discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, colour, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status and we will never ask that you pay for anything as part of the selection process or thereafter
