PUBLIC HEALTH ENGINEERING (PHE) COORDINATOR (INT11818)

The Role

To provide technical coordination and lead implementation of Public Health Engineering (PHE) interventions within the Rasuwa Flash flood response. The post holder will ensure that water supply, sanitation, drainage, waste management, and related public health infrastructure are designed, implemented, and monitored to a high technical standard, in accordance with Oxfam policies, humanitarian standards, cluster priorities, and community needs. The role will support partners in quality programming, capacity strengthening of staff and partners, and integration with Public Health Promotion, Protection, Gender, and MEAL approaches.

Who we are looing for:

We are looking for someone who has the following experience, knowledge and competencies.

Education:

Degree in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Public Health Engineering, Hydraulics, or a related field.

Experience & Skills:

• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in WASH/Public Health Engineering programmes, including in humanitarian responses.
• Demonstrated experience managing technical teams and multi-site implementation.
• Strong experience in design, construction, rehabilitation, and supervision of water supply and sanitation infrastructure.
• Experience developing BoQs, technical drawings, specifications, and contractor management processes.
• Experience working with local partners and government stakeholders.
• Sound understanding of humanitarian standards, including Sphere and accountability principles.
• Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing operational environments.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and representation skills.
• Strong report writing and information management skills in English.
• Commitment to gender equality, inclusion, safeguarding, and humanitarian principles.

What we offer

This role will provide you with an opportunity to make a difference in Oxfam by working closely with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their field of Gender, WASH and Water Governance, Humanitarian and DRM and so forth along with the national and international training and development opportunities. Our offer consists of fair pay and competitive benefits package. At Oxfam, we believe that every aspect of our work can lead to a positive outcome. If you have the same opinion, together with the ability to meet the challenges involved, this role offers scope for immense personal fulfilment – as well as outstanding opportunities to develop your career.

Oxfam is committed to providing a fair compensation package and to providing a flexible, supportive, working environment.

How to apply:

As part of your online application, please upload your up-to-date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile and click in apply below.

Please note that this is a rolling recruitment process and the vacancy may close once a suitable candidate is identified.