Action against Hunger is a humanitarian association recognized as being of public benefit and founded in 1979, the organization operates in 47 countries in the fields of nutrition, health, food security and livelihoods, water, hygiene and sanitation and mental health and care practices. As part of our programs, we are currently looking for: Wash Supervisor.

Contract duration: 5 Months

Receiving base: Macomia

Availability: 01.08.2025

Special conditions: Vacancy open only to residents in the North of Mozambique mainly in Cabo Delgado Province

Remuneration: (Gross monthly Income) and 13ᵒ Month paid in December (prorata depending on the starting date)

Benefits: Health insurance including partner and children (providing certificates); 2 days per month paid leaves

Specific Objectives

This person will be responsible for the General Supervision of the implementation of the hygiene promotion program and the construction of WASH infrastructure in response to people affected by the conflict in Cabo Delgado 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.

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 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 action without harm;
  • Report in a timely manner to your superior, 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 functional 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 the PM.

Mission 2: Logistical and administrative management of water and sanitation activities under your responsibility

  • Monitor indicators, procurement plan, activities, schedule and participate in planning;
  • Prepares BoQs for orders in advance in accordance with the mission’s logistical, administrative and financial regulations;
  • 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 your part of the project to the WASH manager.

Mission 3: Coordination with other relevant actors

  • Establishes (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 your area of intervention.

Mission 4: Supervise and manage the team of Officers

  • Team management (leadership, monitoring, motivation);
  • Evaluation of team members (officials);
  • Approve all administrative issues, for example timesheets in collaboration with line manager.

Skills Required

  • Education level (if relevant) and experiences expected;
  • Civil Engineering/ Hydraulics /WASH.

Technical Skills

  • 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​;
  • Teamwork and Collaboration;
  • Critical Thinking and Continuous Learning;
  • Use of Digital Technologies.

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?

File composition: CV, Letter of Motivation, NUIT, BI, Certificates;

To be sent to: send to recruitment@mz-actioncontrelafaim.org (specify the title of the position in the email. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered).

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

Note: The dossiers received will not be returned. Any application submitted after this deadline will not be considered.

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