What we do

Since 1863, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has worked to preserve human dignity and relieve suffering caused by war and armed violence.

In collaboration with our Red Cross and Red Crescent partners around the world, we do everything we can to deliver life-saving aid, reconnect families and locate missing people – helping those who need it most, regardless of who they are and what side of the front line they are on.

We engage with authorities and armed forces on all sides, often confidentially, pressing for access to detainees to improve their living conditions and urging compliance with international humanitarian law to protect non-combatants, including from digital threats.

Purpose

The WatHab WaSH Project Officer supports the planning, implementation and monitoring of Water & Habitat (WatHab) and  Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WaSH) activities under the functional supervision of the WatHab Deputy Coordinator and in coordination with the relevant Project Managers.

 
The post leads the delivery of hygiene-kit distributions in places of detention and acts as the WatHab operational focal point with the Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS). 

The role holder coordinates SRCS-related hygiene promotion and drought/flood preparedness and response across sub-delegations, within approved plans and delegated responsibilities.

This is a national/resident position based in Mogadishu, Somalia.

Accountabilities & functional responsibilities

• Leads the operational planning, organization, delivery and follow-up of hygiene-kit distributions in places of detention, in coordination with Protection and the responsible WatHab Programme Manager
• Acts as the principal WatHab focal point for routine operational communication with the SRCS; follows up requests, commitments and action points, and keeps WatHab management informed
• Coordinates community hygiene-promotion activities with Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS) branches and WatHab colleagues across sub-delegations, including volunteer preparation, training, implementation and evaluation
• Coordinates SRCS-related WatHab preparedness and emergency response activities for droughts and floods, including needs follow-up, readiness checks and implementation under approved response plans
• Supports field assessments, technical planning and preparation of activity documents with the Programme Managers responsible
• Monitors assigned field activities against approved plans, ICRC standards and safety requirements; identifies deviations and proposes corrective action to the Project Manager responsible
• Supervises limited contractor activities where assigned; checks materials, quality of completed works and handover arrangements
• Maintains operational contact with stakeholders and promptly reports security, access, implementation issues and decisions required to the Programme Manager and WatHab Deputy Coordinator
• Prepares concise distribution records, activity plans, monitoring results and progress reports, and submits them on a timely basis to the Programme Manager responsible
• Consolidates SRCS-related information and requests from sub-delegations; tracks agreed actions and shares regular coordination updates
• Contributes to assessments, quarterly reports and other WatHab reporting; records information accurately and confidentially
• Checks site deliveries and relevant contractor obligations against approved documentation; flags discrepancies
• Follows up supplier and contractor documentation, including payment milestones, through established approval procedures
• Coordinates practical arrangements for SRCS meetings, volunteer training and WaSH field activities

Certifications / Education required

Bachelor of Science  in water resource magement, environmental engineering or an equivalent qualification in a related field of study

Professional experience required

• 5 years of relevant experience in WaSH activities, hygiene promotion, distributions or related humanitarian work
• Experience organizing community activities or relief-item distributions; experience working with the SRCS or volunteers is an asset
• Understanding of emergency WaSH preparedness and response, including drought and flood operations
• Ability to coordinate with multiple field teams and external counterparts while respecting reporting and approval lines
• Experience in managing contractors

Desired profile and skills

• Good organization, basic technical monitoring, documentation and concise reporting skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Somali
• Working knowledge of MS Office and general reporting tools used in Humanitarian context
• Willingness to travel within Somalia and knowledge of the local operational environment

Language

English
Somali

What we offer

• Challenging job opportunity within a dynamic work environment in an international humanitarian organization
• Training and Development opportunities
• Competitive salary with benefits, based on the ICRC Compensation and Benefits framework

Our values

At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this page.

Additional information

This is a national/resident position based in Mogadishu, Somalia.
Closing date 26th November 2026

Interested persons with the required background and experience are encouraged to apply. Applicants must include contact details (Email & Phone number) of 3 professional referees on the CV.