WASH Lead job at Youth Social Advocacy Team (YSAT)
Posted by: great-volunteer
Posted date: 2026-Oct-06
Location: Rhino Camp / Ocea Head Office (with travel to Imvepi), Kampala
WASH Lead 2026-10-05T15:03:56+00:00 Youth Social Advocacy Team (YSAT) https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_11098/logo/Youth%20Social%20Advocacy%20Team.png https://youthsat.org/ FULL_TIME Rhino Camp / Ocea Head Office (with travel to Imvepi) Kampala 00256 Uganda Professional Services Management, Science & Engineering, Social Services & Nonprofit, Construction 2026-10-14T17:00:00+00:00 8 About the Role YSAT is seeking a WASH Lead to lead the WASH component of its OCHA-funded Refugee Response Programme — overseeing construction of sanitation facilities, hygiene promotion, Community Hygiene Promoters, distribution of hygiene supplies, and WASH coordination across three settlements. Recruitment is contingent upon confirmation of funding by UNOCHA's Uganda Humanitarian Fund. Key Responsibilities - Lead planning and implementation of WASH activities including construction of dome-shaped PSN latrines, tippy taps, hygiene supply distribution, and hygiene promotion
- Coordinate household sanitation assessments and prioritise vulnerable households including persons with disabilities, older persons, and other people with specific needs
- Train, guide, and support Community Hygiene Promoters (CHPs) to conduct household visits, campaigns, and sanitation awareness
- Supervise three Project Assistants – WASH and coordinate contractors, artisans, and community structures
- Represent YSAT in settlement-level WASH coordination meetings with OPM, District Water and Health Offices, UNHCR, and WASH actors
- Monitor WASH activities and prepare high-quality monthly and quarterly programme reports
Requirements - Bachelor's Degree in Water Resources Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Health, Public Health, Water and Sanitation, Environmental Science, or a related field
- Minimum 3 years of experience implementing WASH programmes in humanitarian, refugee, or displacement settings
- Demonstrated experience supervising or monitoring construction of dome-shaped/PSN latrines, tippy taps, or similar WASH infrastructure
- Experience supervising field teams, CHPs, contractors, artisans, and community structures
- Valid motorcycle riding permit is mandatory; prior experience in Uganda refugee settlements is highly desirable
- Lead planning and implementation of WASH activities including construction of dome-shaped PSN latrines, tippy taps, hygiene supply distribution, and hygiene promotion
- Coordinate household sanitation assessments and prioritise vulnerable households including persons with disabilities, older persons, and other people with specific needs
- Train, guide, and support Community Hygiene Promoters (CHPs) to conduct household visits, campaigns, and sanitation awareness
- Supervise three Project Assistants – WASH and coordinate contractors, artisans, and community structures
- Represent YSAT in settlement-level WASH coordination meetings with OPM, District Water and Health Offices, UNHCR, and WASH actors
- Monitor WASH activities and prepare high-quality monthly and quarterly programme reports
- Supervising field teams
- Coordinating contractors, artisans, and community structures
- WASH program implementation
- Construction supervision
- Hygiene promotion
- Report writing
- Motorcycle riding
- Bachelor's Degree in Water Resources Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Health, Public Health, Water and Sanitation, Environmental Science, or a related field
- Minimum 3 years of experience implementing WASH programmes in humanitarian, refugee, or displacement settings
- Demonstrated experience supervising or monitoring construction of dome-shaped/PSN latrines, tippy taps, or similar WASH infrastructure
- Experience supervising field teams, CHPs, contractors, artisans, and community structures
- Valid motorcycle riding permit is mandatory
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Youth Social Advocacy Team (YSAT) Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, October 14 2026 Duty Station:
Rhino Camp / Ocea Head Office (with travel to Imvepi) | Kampala Summary
Date Posted: Monday, October 5 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS:
About the Role YSAT is seeking a WASH Lead to lead the WASH component of its OCHA-funded Refugee Response Programme — overseeing construction of sanitation facilities, hygiene promotion, Community Hygiene Promoters, distribution of hygiene supplies, and WASH coordination across three settlements. Recruitment is contingent upon confirmation of funding by UNOCHA's Uganda Humanitarian Fund. Key Responsibilities - Lead planning and implementation of WASH activities including construction of dome-shaped PSN latrines, tippy taps, hygiene supply distribution, and hygiene promotion
- Coordinate household sanitation assessments and prioritise vulnerable households including persons with disabilities, older persons, and other people with specific needs
- Train, guide, and support Community Hygiene Promoters (CHPs) to conduct household visits, campaigns, and sanitation awareness
- Supervise three Project Assistants – WASH and coordinate contractors, artisans, and community structures
- Represent YSAT in settlement-level WASH coordination meetings with OPM, District Water and Health Offices, UNHCR, and WASH actors
- Monitor WASH activities and prepare high-quality monthly and quarterly programme reports
Requirements - Bachelor's Degree in Water Resources Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Health, Public Health, Water and Sanitation, Environmental Science, or a related field
- Minimum 3 years of experience implementing WASH programmes in humanitarian, refugee, or displacement settings
- Demonstrated experience supervising or monitoring construction of dome-shaped/PSN latrines, tippy taps, or similar WASH infrastructure
- Experience supervising field teams, CHPs, contractors, artisans, and community structures
- Valid motorcycle riding permit is mandatory; prior experience in Uganda refugee settlements is highly desirable
Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 12 Level of Education: bachelor degree Job application procedure
Recruitment is contingent upon confirmation of funding by UNOCHA's Uganda Humanitarian Fund. Application Link: Click Here to Apply Now
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