WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene) Jobs in International Development
WASH professionals design and implement clean-water supply, sanitation, and hygiene-promotion programmes in humanitarian and development settings. Roles include WASH engineers, hygiene-promotion officers, and programme coordinators working with UNICEF, IRC, Oxfam, and national governments.
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What qualifications do I need for WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene) jobs in international development?
Most WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene) positions require a relevant master's degree, 3–7 years of field experience, and strong written English. French or Spanish is often required for francophone Africa or Latin America programmes. Specialised certifications (e.g., WASH engineering, epidemiology) strengthen applications.
Which organisations hire WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene) specialists?
Key employers for WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene) roles include UNDP, UNICEF, WHO, WFP, FAO, the World Bank, bilateral donors (USAID, FCDO, GIZ), and international NGOs listed on ReliefWeb. Dev Procure aggregates all their vacancies in one place.
Are WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene) jobs mostly field-based or HQ-based?
It depends on career stage. Entry to mid-level WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene) roles tend to be field-based in developing countries; senior advisory, policy, and research positions are more commonly based in Geneva, New York, Washington D.C., or London.