Mercy Corps is a global non-governmental, humanitarian aid organization operating in transitional contexts that have undergone, or have been undergoing, various forms of economic, environmental, social and political instabilities. The organization claims to have assisted more than 220 million people survive humanitarian conflicts, seek improvements in livelihoods, and deliver durable development to their communities. In 2019, senior staff resigned following public disclosure of the organization’s longtime inaction over its co-founder’s sexual abuse of his daughter. Mercy Corps proposes a mission to “alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities.” As of August 2021, the organization reports to be operating within 38 countries, including Afghanistan, Central African Republic, Myanmar and Yemen, with programs focused in a number of humanitarian sectors ranging from conflict management, children & youth to agriculture and food security.

Job Summary

• Recruiter: Mercy Corps Afghanistan
• Degree: Bachelors
• Vacancies Number: 2
• Province: Kandahar
• Gender: Both
• Experience:⁦ 1-2 years
• Deadline: ⁦⁦⁦⁦⁦2026-10-18

Key responsibilities of WASH Assistant:

1. Technical WASH Program Implementation:

• Field Execution: Support the WASH Officer in executing day-to-day water, sanitation, and hygiene promotion activities directly at field sites.
• Infrastructure & Monitoring: Assist with field assessments, monitoring, construction, and rehabilitation of water supply points, sanitation facilities, and handwashing stations.
• Quality Assurance: Support the verification of construction materials, tools, and contractor deliverables against project technical specifications.

2. Community Mobilization & Hygiene Promotion:

• Community Engagement: Work closely with community elders, water user committees, and local stakeholders to promote sustainable sanitation and water management practices.
• Hygiene Campaigns: Assist in planning and facilitating hygiene awareness sessions and conducting organized distributions of hygiene kits to vulnerable households.

3. Field Monitoring & Activity Reporting:

• Data Collection: Collect field-level data, perform post-distribution monitoring (PDM), and record daily operational achievements.
• Reporting & Coordination: Keep detailed activity logs, track issues on-site, and report progress, beneficiary feedback, and operational challenges to the WASH Officer in a timely manner.

4. Accountability & Standards:

• Beneficiary Partnership: Engage project participants as equal partners throughout field activities and feedback processes.
• Compliance & Safeguarding: Uphold Mercy Corps' Code of Conduct, child safeguarding policies, and international SPHERE humanitarian standards.

Job Requirment

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public/Community Health, Social Sciences, Civil/Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.

Work Experience:

• 1 to 2 years of practical experience in implementing emergency WASH response programs.
• Extensive work experience and deep understanding of the Afghan context, with strong preference for experience in the Western Provinces (including Herat).

Technical Knowledge & Skills:

• WASH Standards: Familiarity with national Afghan water and sanitation standards as well as international SPHERE standards.
• Computer & Technical Skills: Proficient in standard MS Office applications and engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD).
• Community & Stakeholder Engagement: Demonstrated ability to interact, negotiate, and build consensus with local communities, elders, and government authorities.

Personal Competencies & Soft Skills:

• Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills with acute attention to detail.
• Proven ability to handle multiple priorities, tight deadlines, and complex tasks efficiently while maintaining a calm attitude.
• Strategic thinking, resourcefulness, eagerness for innovation, and commitment to policy compliance.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in spoken and written English and Dari is required; proficiency in Pashto is desired.

Submission Guideline

Interested candidates must submit their applications online through the official Mercy Corps recruitment portal link prior to the closing deadline:

• Application Deadline: October 18, 2026 (Close of Business)
• Application Link: https://shorturl.at/C4iyy

Important Notes for Applicants:

• Mandatory Subject Line / Code: Applicants MUST clearly specify the exact vacancy code and title: WASHA007156 WASH Assistant in the application/subject line, or the application will be automatically disregarded by the system.
• Encouraging Female Applicants: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply for all open MCA positions.
• Accommodation Policy: MCA provides standard office space and working facilities only. MCA does not provide lodging or housing facilities for employees in HQ or field offices. It is the employee's responsibility to arrange their own accommodation if assigned outside their home province.
• Donor Contingency: Position hiring remains contingent upon donor funding approval.

Country

Afghanistan

City

Qandahar

Submission Email

vacancieskbl@mercycorps.org

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