Location: Kufra, Benghazi - Libya

JOB SUMMARY

The primary function of this role is to implement WASH activities in the coordination and guidance of the supervisor through the WASH team in accordance with the WASH strategy. Specifically, this will include Conducting assessment, planning, design, implementation, supervision, expansion/development, and administration of technical interventions. The role contributes to developing concept papers and proposals for interventions and provides data required in close cooperation with the team. Besides, the WASH Specialist ensures the capacity building of WASH national staff and stakeholders. The individual cultivates and fosters internal and external networks with stakeholders and donors. Ensures effective project monitoring, regular reviews, preparation of donor reports, capturing lessons learned, close projects and implement exit plans. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assessment

• Conduct through the team the rapid needs assessments, and their analysis

• Provides the transition between needs identified into activity plans and budgets

• Conducts the assessment of in-country resources and capacities (human, material, and financial) for WASH program roll-out as per agreed objectives

Program Design and implementation

• Provide Technical WASH supervision and input to IMC WASH activity design and implementation

• Ensure the WASH program is delivered in a phased and prioritized manner with full consultation and coordination with International Medical Corps staff and other agencies, both governmental and non-governmental

• Ensure implementation of the aims and objectives of the WASH response program in line with WASH strategy

• Develop concept papers, letters of intent, proposals, and budgets in respect of the above

• Contribute to the selection, design, and implementation of activities for water systems for the given context (communities, health facilities, camps, and Schools), including source selection (groundwater, surface water), abstraction, storage, treatment and distribution for new systems and the rehabilitation of old water systems

• Contribute to the selection, design, and implementation of sanitation systems in communities, health facilities, camps, and Schools, including excreta disposal, vector control, solid waste disposal, and drainage. It considers local conditions, resources, customs, and community-level risk factors

• Contribute and deliver, in collaboration with other actors, a suitable hygiene promotion program that suits the local context (communities, health facilities, camps, and Schools), and would be widely accepted by beneficiaries

• Ensure all the infection prevention and control (IPC) activities, including supervision, training, and non-clinical teams

• Work closely with the Human Resources team for hiring and building the capacity of the national WASH team

• Ensure, promote, and lobby that the WASH program design considers Health, sex, protection, operation, maintenance, and sustainability

• Ensure Sphere standards (both qualitative and quantitative) are considered through the program cycle and are well documented

• Ensure sex and protection are considered throughout the project cycle, with women enabling decision- making around WASH challenges

• Ensure WASH program implementation is linked to Health, Nutrition, sex, child protection, and MHPSS

• Implement the appropriate supervisory, monitoring, and evaluation systems for WASH interventions

Information and Coordination

• Coordinate internally with IMC WASH technical unit, aiming to ensure high quality activity implementation according to international standards

• Provide regular WASH updates on progress, priorities, and challenges – verbally and in writing as required

• Represent International Medical Corps in governmental and non-governmental groups as needed and agreed with the supervisor

• Represent International Medical Corps in WASH and relevant Cluster activities

• Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily comprehensive

Qualifications and Skills

• Typically, master’s degree, water and sanitation engineering, civil engineering, or relevant technical WASH specialization

• At least five years of work experience designing and implementing water and sanitation systems in IDPs, refugee and migrant contexts, maintaining sanitation systems, and implementing hygiene promotion programs, including two years in a humanitarian setting; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Preferred, experience in a national emergency and early recovery phases, including assessments and delivery of adequate water supply and hygiene promotion interventions in humanitarian and development contexts

• The ability to effectively analyze complex problems and suggest a solution that would have a positive impact

• Ability and understanding of the WASH sector and its hardware and software components

• Ability to effectively present information (both written and verbal) and respond appropriately to questions from senior managers, field counterparts, and senior government officials

• Demonstrated knowledge of linking WASH activities with other humanitarian sectors

• Ability to understand sex-related challenges within the beneficiary groups

• The ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret, technical and non-technical, in the English language is required

Ethical Conduct at International Medical Corps

As part of a global, humanitarian team dedicated to saving lives, easing suffering, and building self-reliance, International Medical Corps staff are responsible for adhering to our Code of Conduct and Ethics and for knowing and abiding by International Medical Corps policies and standards. All staff play a vital role in preventing violations of our Code of Conduct and Ethics, including conflicts of interest, fraud, corruption, and any kind of exploitation or abuse. International Medical Corps is also committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment free of harassment, bullying, and other misconduct, enabling staff to build and maintain professional, respectful working relationships.

International Medical Corps prioritizes safeguarding the populations with whom we work from exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children and adults at risk, and/or any form of trafficking in persons. International Medical Corps is committed to engaging members of crisis-affected communities to participate in meaningful ways in a crisis response, including making informed decisions about the assistance they receive, mitigating potential risks, and holding us accountable for the commitments we make. All staff are expected to support International Medical Corps’ culture of accountability toward our stakeholders, particularly the crisis-affected communities and individuals we serve.As part of International Medical Corps’ commitment to a speak-up culture and as one of the primary ways we collectively hold ourselves accountable for complying with the ethical principles and standards of conduct outlined in the Code of Conduct and Ethics, all staff are required to report suspected or actual misconduct or violations of organizational policies. Our Code of Conduct and Ethics and Whistleblower Policy prohibit any form of retaliation against whistleblowers or individuals who report a concern in good faith. Staff who violate these protections may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment or contractual relationship with International Medical Corps.

Equal Opportunities

International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

How to apply

HOW TO APPLY

Email your CV and cover letter to:

Libya-Recruitment@InternationalMedicalCorpr.org

Very important, write the position title in the email subject before submitting.

Deadline for application: June 16, 2026

Only applicants who are eligible to work in Libya without employer provided sponsorship are eligible for this position.