WASH Officer (Ebola Response) – Temporary, Bunia, DRC

About the role

UNICEF is seeking a WASH Officer to support the Ebola response in the Greater North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo. This six‑month temporary appointment will focus on implementing, monitoring and coordinating water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and infection prevention and control (IPC) interventions for vulnerable communities.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate day‑to‑day UNICEF WASH/IPC activities in affected areas in close collaboration with health authorities and partners.
• Represent UNICEF in provincial and local coordination mechanisms such as the IPC Commission, WASH/IPC sub‑pillar and Ebola Task Force.
• Lead rapid WASH/IPC needs assessments and gap analyses in health facilities, schools, IDP sites and other priority locations.
• Contribute to operational planning, including priority setting, resource identification and intervention design.
• Monitor and support NGO partners to ensure quality, timeliness and compliance of interventions.

Required profile

Required skills

What we offer

• Attractive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a high‑impact humanitarian emergency.
• Professional development within a global organization.