WASH Gender Inclusion Programme Officer

About the role

Solidarites International (SI) is recruiting a staff member for a 6-month fixed-term mission in Kabul, Afghanistan, to lead a strategic assessment and programme quality initiative on the meaningful inclusion of women in WASH programming. The mission starts on 1 November 2026 and involves overseeing technical assessments, data analysis and operational recommendations, and coordinating with implementing partners and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the assessment and quality initiative, ensuring agreed objectives, workplans and budgets are met.
• Oversee technical assessments, evidence generation, data analysis and the production of recommendations for gender-responsive WASH design and delivery.
• Coordinate technical engagement with implementing partners and stakeholders, and represent SI in technical meetings and coordination forums.
• Build working relationships with women's organisations, partners and technical institutions, and support practical tools and guidance for integrating women's priorities into WASH programmes.
• Ensure activities comply with SI procedures and donor requirements, with appropriate risk management.
• Priorities in the first 2-3 months: complete the assessment, finalise the report, validate findings with SI teams and partners, develop guidance tools, and integrate recommendations into current and future WASH programmes.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Social Sciences, Public Health, Engineering, Development Studies, International Relations, Political Science or Management.
• 3-4 years of experience in the humanitarian sector; 0-2 years on a similar position.
• Proficiency in English is mandatory; proficiency in Dari and a plus in Pashto.

Required skills

• Project management: planning, coordinating and monitoring projects, assessments or research activities.
• Analysis and reporting: producing clear reports, recommendations and technical documents.
• Digital and data management: Microsoft Office; experience with Kobo or other digital data collection tools is an asset.
• Communication, organisation, problem-solving, leadership and teamwork.

What we offer

• Salaried position, from EUR 2365 gross per month depending on experience, plus a monthly per diem of USD 600.
• Accommodation costs and travel to the assignment covered; guest house with solar power and generator, gym and internet.
• Alternation of work and rest (7 working days every two months, with a USD 850 break allowance) and one extra rest day per month worked.
• Insurance package covering healthcare, repatriation and war risks, with vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs refunded.