WASH Supervisor Tempo Inteiro NOVO

Action Contre La Faim is a humanitarian organisation recognised as being of public utility and founded in 1979. The organisation operates in 47 countries in the fields of nutrition, health, food security and livelihoods, water, hygiene and sanitation, and mental health and care practices.

• Contract duration: 6 months
• Location: Xai-Xai, Gaza Province
• Type: Fixed-Term Contract
• Number of Vacancies: 1 Position
• Availability: Immediate
• Special conditions: Internal Candidates
• Remuneration: 82,215.00MZN  MZN (gross salary) and 13th month paid in December
• Benefits: Health insurance including partner and children; 2 days per month of paid holiday.

General Objective

• This person will be responsible for the General Supervision of the implementation of the WASH program in response to people affected by the humanitarian crisis resulting from large-scale flooding with efficiency, quality and relevance and in line with the mandate, technical criteria, environmental regulations and strategy of the ACF and following internal requirements and donor regulations.

Specific Objectives

Mission 1: Oversees the WASH component during the project cycle phases (identification, design, implementation and monitoring, reporting and evaluation)

• Actively participates in the identification and formulation/reformulation of the program’s water and sanitation activities and, under the principles of confidentiality and data protection, collects information to design the response.
• Supervises contractors and is the main supervisor (through the officials) using checklists necessary for supervision. Ensures documentation of all phases of execution of a work and the project in general in close coordination with the SDPI at district level.
• Technical training of committees and activists in the water and sanitation sector, taking into account the particularities and needs of the area and the cross-cutting approaches of gender, ethnicity, age, environment, protection, rights and “Do no harm”.
• Report in a timely manner to their manager, proposing solutions to any difficulties encountered and document all project actions in accordance with the necessary verification methods.
• Generates technical reports on the progress of activities under his/her responsibility.
• Immediately report to hierarchical and/or technical manager any situation that hinders or could harm the proper development of work, so that corrective measures and necessary decisions can be taken in a timely and joint manner.
• Collects and documents information of interest to the project with the support of his/her hierarchical and technical managers.

Mission 2: Logistical and administrative management of water, sanitation and hygiene activities under his/her responsibility

• Monitor indicators, procurement plan, activities, schedule and participate in planning.
• Prepare BoQs for orders in advance in accordance with the mission’s logistical, administrative and financial regulations, with the support of his/her hierarchical and functional managers.
• Support in identifying suppliers, hiring qualified labor and preparing the necessary technical documents.
• Archive all means of verification and information (physical and electronic) of the different activities carried out in the project.
• Schedule, together with the project’s technical team, the weekly execution of activities in coordination with other technical and support departments.
• Submit the information (physical and electronic) one week before the end of the WASH part of the project to his/her manager.

Mission 3: Coordination with other relevant actors

• Establish (whenever delegated and at field level) the network of contacts and coordination with external actors (local authorities, other NGOs, volunteers, subcontractors…).

Mission 4: Needs assessment and project formulation

• Identify, assess and document WASH needs among crisis-affected populations in his/her area of intervention.
• Support key information collection in case of proposals development and/or expansion of activities;
• To assist in carrying out other activities that the ACF deems necessary.

Mission 4: If applicable, supervise and manage the team of Officers

• Team management (leadership, monitoring, motivation, planning of activities, organization of the team);
• Evaluation of team members (officers);
• Approve all administrative issues, for example timesheets in collaboration with line manager.
• Identify training needs for the officers, and either directly carry out or liaise with his/her hierarchical and functional managers to organize required trainings in a timely manner.

Skills & Experiences Required for the Position

Education level (if relevant) and experiences expected: 

• Civil Engineering/ Hydraulics /WASH/Rural Development Engineer/Geology engineers.
• Experience working with NGOs is a plus.
• Experience working in Gaza districts is a plus.
• Experience working in emergency response is a plus.

Technical skills:

• Practical experience in leading hygiene promotion activities, especially cholera prevention and/or response.
• Solid knowledge of structures, civil construction projects, hydraulic and sanitation systems.
• Proven ability to draw up technical plans and budgets adapted to the needs of the field, even under pressure and in a short space of time.
• Ability to prioritize activities, plan and estimate schedules and resources for technical projects.
• Practical experience in the design and implementation of water collection systems, including boreholes and wells.
• Ability to train and supervise local teams in water source operation and maintenance.

Transversal skills:

• Communication Skills​​.
• Leadership and People Management​.
• Capacity to work in autonomy and proactivity.
• Teamwork and Collaboration.
• Critical Thinking and Continuous Learning.
• Use of Digital Technologies.
• Knowledge of local language is a must.
• Abilities to communicate in English is a plus.

Managerial skills:

• Managing a team.
• Rallying people around a common goal.
• Defining the best level of collective efficiency with your employees.
• Favor simple solutions that are accessible to all, depending on the situation.
• Taking difficult decisions and communicating them to employees.

How to Apply?

Required documentation: CV, valid professional driving license; cover letter, NUIT, ID card, certificates.

To be sent to:recruitment@mz-actioncontrelafaim.org (specify the job title and the name of the location/district in the email). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application deadline: 09/03/2026

Procedure: Selected candidates will be contacted by email to take a technical test.

Note: Applications will not be returned. Any applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered.

Action Against Hunger is committed to preventing risks related to abuse and sexual exploitation and to promoting gender equality and diversity. The ACF Mozambique mission encourages women to apply. The Action Against Hunger recruitment process is free of charge; no form of compensation will be requested from candidates. It reflects its main policies and charter through its professionalism and impartiality. If you observe behaviour contrary to these values during this process, please inform the appropriate teams. All persons hired by Action Against Hunger will also be checked for compliance with so-called “anti-terrorist” lists, respecting the rights of employees and the confidentiality of personal data.