NGO Good Neighbors is looking for a Wash Officer

About the Organization

Good Neighbors is a global humanitarian and development NGO founded in Seoul in 1991, operating in 51 countries including Cameroon. We champion child wellbeing through community-driven solutions for sustainable child protection. Our holistic interventions cover education, WASH, health, food security, livelihoods, and environment to foster thriving children and communities. In Cameroon, we partner with UN agencies, bilateral donors, and international NGOs for enduring humanitarian and development solutions.

Project Information

Project: KOICA Phase 2 - Enhancing children's education access through reinforced education, WASH, and child protection services in Cameroon's East Region

Duty Station: Batouri, East Region, Cameroon

Coverage Area: Batouri and Ngoura Subdivisions (Kadey Division)

Supervision: Assistant Program Manager

Contract Type: Fixed-term (CDD), 1 year renewable based on performance and funding

Project Context

Funded by KOICA and executed with UNICEF and stakeholders, KOICA Phase II strengthens local systems and governance for improved essential service access among vulnerable populations. The project targets education, child protection, WASH, and social services in the East Region's Lom & Djerem and Kadey Divisions.

Role Purpose

The WASH Officer spearheads field-level WASH implementation, ensuring sustainable safe water, dignified sanitation, and vital hygiene for children and families. Working to translate UNICEF proposals into climate-resilient, gender-sensitive results, the officer aligns with UNICEF standards and Good Neighbors' community-led methodology.

Main Responsibilities

• Drive project delivery for quality water, healthy environments, and sustainable sanitation in underserved areas
• Oversee borehole and pump rehabilitation under Water & Energy Delegation supervision
• Support municipalities in strengthening water service management
• Form and train community groups on WASH practices and sustainability