Vacancy for: Project Associate (WASH)

Project Associate (WASH) — IOM Xai-Xai

The International Organization for Migration (IOM), the leading UN agency in the area of ​​migration since 1951, is recruiting a Project Associate (WASH) to join its team in Xai-Xai. This is a unique opportunity for professionals in engineering or related fields who want to contribute to water, sanitation and hygiene interventions with a real impact on Mozambican communities, including displaced and migrant populations.

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What the role involves

The Project Associate (WASH) will be responsible for the field implementation of water, sanitation and hygiene, ensuring that each intervention is participatory and aligned with local authorities and partners. Key responsibilities include:

• Monitor field activities, such as cash for work, implementing partners and suppliers, in accordance with technical specifications and contracts.

• Prepare procurement documents (requisitions, tenders, technical assessments) and monitor purchasing and payment processes.

• Collect, compile and analyze data on WASH needs, producing progress reports and identifying deviations in execution.

• Write technical correspondence, reports, briefings, presentations and statistical tables.

• Coordinate meetings, workshops and training sessions with local and international stakeholders.

• Participate in field visits and meetings with donors, UN agencies and NGOs.

• Orient and train new team members.

Where the work generates impact

This position is based in Xai-Xai, Gaza province, and the work will be on-site, full-time. The focus is on vulnerable populations — migrants, refugees, internally displaced people and victims of trafficking — and on improving water supply and sanitation systems. Close coordination with local government and humanitarian partners ensures solutions are sustainable and culturally appropriate.

What profile makes sense

Education

• High school diploma with five years of relevant experience; or

• Degree in Water/Environmental/Civil Engineering or related field, with three years of experience.

Experience

• Proven experience in monitoring and supervising WASH projects, especially water supply systems.

• Ability to prepare work plans, measurements and cost estimates for interventions WASH.

• (Word, Excel, Project).

• Knowledge of Mozambican water and sanitation regulations and international standards.

• Desirable knowledge of GIS (ArcGIS or similar) and drawing software (AutoCAD or similar).

Languages

• Mandatory fluency in English and Portuguese (oral and written).

• Knowledge of local languages of southern Mozambique are an advantage.

How to apply

To apply, prepare your CV and cover letter. Use the Inademy resume builder to highlight your WASH experience and the application letter tool to personalize your IOM motivation. Before sending, check the guide 10 mistakes that prevent you from getting a job in Mozambique to avoid common mistakes. If this is your first job or you are in a career transition, also read How to get your first job in Mozambique: vacancies for beginners.

Applications until June 30, 2026. IOM values diversity and encourages applications from all eligible groups.