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Programme Officer - WASH Systems
2026-03-09T18:03:03+00:00
WaterAid
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Nonprofit, and NGO
Social Services & Nonprofit, Business Operations, Management
KES
MONTH
2026-03-24T17:00:00+00:00
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About WaterAid

WaterAid is a global organisation whose mission is to transform the lives of the poorest and most marginalized people by improving access to safe water, hygiene and sanitation. We work on a global level, with local partners to change everyday lives.

WaterAid works in 20 countries across the world. We work with local partners to deliver affordable, sustainable solutions to water, hygiene and sanitation problems. We also work to influence governments and major institutions to change policies and practices, so that everyone, everywhere has access to these basic human rights.

About the role

WaterAid Kenya is seeking to recruit a Programme Officer - WASH Systems to join our team in Nairobi. The Programme Officer will be responsible for supporting the implementation of WaterAid’s WASH systems strengthening work in Kenya, focusing on strengthening the capacity of local government and other stakeholders to deliver sustainable WASH services.

Responsibilities

  • Support the development and implementation of WaterAid’s WASH systems strengthening strategies and approaches in Kenya.
  • Provide technical assistance and capacity building to local government authorities, water utilities, and other stakeholders on WASH systems strengthening.
  • Contribute to the development of project proposals, work plans, and budgets.
  • Monitor and evaluate the progress of WASH systems strengthening interventions, ensuring timely reporting and learning.
  • Facilitate knowledge sharing and learning among stakeholders on WASH systems strengthening.
  • Represent WaterAid in relevant forums and networks related to WASH systems strengthening.

Qualifications

  • A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Water and Environmental Engineering, Public Health, Development Studies, or a related discipline.
  • At least 3 years of experience in WASH programming, with a focus on systems strengthening.
  • Demonstrated understanding of WASH sector policies, strategies, and institutional frameworks in Kenya.
  • Proven experience in capacity building, stakeholder engagement, and partnership management.
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and report writing skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Experience

  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience.
* Support the development and implementation of WaterAid’s WASH systems strengthening strategies and approaches in Kenya. * Provide technical assistance and capacity building to local government authorities, water utilities, and other stakeholders on WASH systems strengthening. * Contribute to the development of project proposals, work plans, and budgets. * Monitor and evaluate the progress of WASH systems strengthening interventions, ensuring timely reporting and learning. * Facilitate knowledge sharing and learning among stakeholders on WASH systems strengthening. * Represent WaterAid in relevant forums and networks related to WASH systems strengthening.
* Demonstrated understanding of WASH sector policies, strategies, and institutional frameworks in Kenya. * Proven experience in capacity building, stakeholder engagement, and partnership management. * Excellent communication, analytical, and report writing skills. * Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Water and Environmental Engineering, Public Health, Development Studies, or a related discipline. * At least 3 years of experience in WASH programming, with a focus on systems strengthening.
bachelor degree
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Vacancy title:
Programme Officer - WASH Systems

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Social Services & Nonprofit, Business Operations, Management]

Jobs at:
WaterAid

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, March 24 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, March 9 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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About WaterAid

WaterAid is a global organisation whose mission is to transform the lives of the poorest and most marginalized people by improving access to safe water, hygiene and sanitation. We work on a global level, with local partners to change everyday lives.

WaterAid works in 20 countries across the world. We work with local partners to deliver affordable, sustainable solutions to water, hygiene and sanitation problems. We also work to influence governments and major institutions to change policies and practices, so that everyone, everywhere has access to these basic human rights.

About the role

WaterAid Kenya is seeking to recruit a Programme Officer - WASH Systems to join our team in Nairobi. The Programme Officer will be responsible for supporting the implementation of WaterAid’s WASH systems strengthening work in Kenya, focusing on strengthening the capacity of local government and other stakeholders to deliver sustainable WASH services.

Responsibilities

  • Support the development and implementation of WaterAid’s WASH systems strengthening strategies and approaches in Kenya.
  • Provide technical assistance and capacity building to local government authorities, water utilities, and other stakeholders on WASH systems strengthening.
  • Contribute to the development of project proposals, work plans, and budgets.
  • Monitor and evaluate the progress of WASH systems strengthening interventions, ensuring timely reporting and learning.
  • Facilitate knowledge sharing and learning among stakeholders on WASH systems strengthening.
  • Represent WaterAid in relevant forums and networks related to WASH systems strengthening.

Qualifications

  • A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Water and Environmental Engineering, Public Health, Development Studies, or a related discipline.
  • At least 3 years of experience in WASH programming, with a focus on systems strengthening.
  • Demonstrated understanding of WASH sector policies, strategies, and institutional frameworks in Kenya.
  • Proven experience in capacity building, stakeholder engagement, and partnership management.
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and report writing skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Experience

  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Info
Job Category: NGO - Non Government Organisations jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Tuesday, March 24 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 09-03-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 09-03-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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