WASH Field Officer
- Career Category: Social Work, Community Development, Rural development
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
The position will be based in Kamrieng district, Battambang Province.
The Water for Families (WFF) WASH Field Officer – Kamrieng district, Battambang Province for Samaritan’s Purse (SP) is primarily responsible for The WASH Field Officer is responsible for implementing project activities in assigned communities to achieve project targets. The role involves close collaboration with Village Volunteers (VVs), local authorities, and beneficiaries to promote improved hygiene practices, menstrual hygiene management (MHM), safe migration and trafficking awareness (SMTA), and proper use and maintenance of Biosand Filters (BSFs) and other water and sanitation facilities.
Report to : WASH Community Engagement Coordinator
Contract type : Fixed/Specified Duration
Duration : 1 year (Renewable, subject to funding availability)
- Implement WASH project activities in assigned communities according to project plans.
- Mentor and coach Village Volunteers (VVs) to build their skills and problem-solving capacity while delivering community trainings on hygiene, sanitation, MHM, and SMTA.
- Provide Training of Trainers (ToT) to VVs, encouraging them to develop creative methods for engaging communities and solving local WASH challenges.
- Develop, adapt, and improve training materials based on field observations, community feedback, and project learning.
- Identify vulnerable households needing water jars, rainwater catchment systems, or latrines, and help find effective solutions.
- Coordinate with the WASH Construction Field Officer to distribute BSF materials, water containers, and other supplies, ensuring that beneficiaries sign or thumbprint on the Good Receive Note (GRN).
- Support Village Volunteers (VVs) in correctly installing BSFs and follow up to check usage and maintenance at each household.
- Plan and lead community night events and skits to raise awareness about hygiene and SMTA.
- Collaborate with local authorities and community leaders to ensure smooth project implementation.
- Monitor field activities, collect data, prepare weekly reports.
- Involve with the MEAL department in conducting baseline and end line surveys to measure project progress and impact.
- Participate in monthly team reflection meetings and share lessons learned.
- Report issues, challenges, and recommendations to the Project Coordinator or Manager.
- Perform other tasks assigned by the Project Coordinator or Project Manager.
- Strong Christian who is committed to Samaritan’s Purse mission, core values, and policies
- Experience working with a team
- Basic English skills and basic computer skills (desirable)
- Ability to drive a motorbike with license (required)
- Experience working/knowledge regarding water, hygiene, and sanitation (desirable)
- Conduct Training of Trainers (ToT) for Village Volunteers on hygiene promotion, MHM, and SMTA.
- Organize and support Village Volunteers to deliver training sessions to community members.
- Good facilitation skills and communication skills
- Willing to relocate to new SP target areas as required by the project
- A heart to work with rural communities
- A strong desire to learn, improve skills, gain experience, and commit to his/her further development
