Acted is an international non-profit NGO headquartered in Paris, France, with operations in over 40 countries worldwide. Acted's mission is to provide immediate humanitarian assistance to those in need while simultaneously creating long-term opportunities for sustainable growth. Acted operates in contexts of natural disasters, armed conflict, and socio-economic crises.

Acted is currently seeking a WASH Officer to join our team in the Venezuela mission.

Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the WASH Officer will be responsible for supervising and executing the activities of the WASH component in response to the humanitarian emergency following the earthquakes that occurred in Venezuela on 24-06-2026, concentrating the actions in the impacted area of ​​Morón, Carabobo state.

Among your main tasks, you will have to lead the WASH component activities of the project to ensure that the scope, budget, schedule and quality are in accordance with the different project specifications, donor requirements and Acted's rules and procedures.

Functions

Technical Design and Planning

• Lead the design of WASH interventions, preparing technical specifications, quantity take-offs (work quantities) and execution schedules.

• Plan the project stages by establishing priorities and organizing the necessary resources to achieve the objectives.

• Contribute to the development of concept notes and new project proposals in the WASH sector.

Field Implementation and Supervision

• Supervise on-site the execution of infrastructure works, ensuring the correct use of materials and compliance with technical standards.

• Coordinate with the logistics department the acquisition and installation of equipment and technical supplies.

• Anticipate and mitigate technical or social risks associated with the implementation of WASH activities.

Social Management and Capacity Building

• To train users and beneficiaries in the use, operation and maintenance of water and sanitation systems.

• To foster a sense of ownership in communities and local authorities through their participation in the design and delivery of goods.

• Promote hygiene and coordinate workshops or community meetings related to the WASH component.

Monitoring, Reporting and Representation

• Validate technical activity reports (APU, TDR), monitoring reports and maintain up-to-date records with disaggregated data.

• Represent the organization in WASH sector clusters and technical coordination meetings with partners and authorities.

• Systematize lessons learned, best practices, and success stories from the program.

Desired profile

Requirements

Required:

• Professional with a degree (undergraduate or master's) in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or disciplines related to Water and Sanitation.

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in the implementation and coordination of WASH/ASH infrastructure projects, preferably in humanitarian emergency contexts and international NGOs.

• Handling international standards (Sphere Manual, WASH FIT) and national regulations (COVENIN, official gazettes).

• Proficient in AutoCAD, Maprex, EPANET, QGIS and Microsoft Office suite

• Precision in infrastructure design and high attention to detail in construction supervision.

• Full availability for travel to communities affected by the seismic double event.

Skills:

• Team Management: Leadership to supervise staff and coordinate with implementing partners

• Assertive Communication: Ability to interact with government authorities and multicultural populations.

• Results Orientation: Autonomy to meet goals under strict timelines and transparency in resource management.

Conditions

• Service provision contract under the figure of professional fees for 3 months with possibility of renewal depending on budget availability and performance.

• Workplace: Acted Office in Carabobo.

• Professional fees according to the organization's scale.

• Provision of services through on-site presence and frequent travel to areas affected by the earthquake double-days.
  Moron – Carabobo

How to apply

Register your application at the following link:

https://forms.gle/1revAX9FMCEwfbFt8

Given the urgency of the request, ACTED reserves the right to close the recruitment process before the deadline if the candidate was selected.