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Position: WASH Technical Specialist
Department: Program Department
Location: Vientiane, Lao PDR with at least 50% travelling to the program areas
Position reports to: Senior Program Development and Technical Advisor (SPDTA)
Position supervisor for: None
Position Type: Full-Time on Annual Employment Contract (Extendable)
CARE INTERNATIONAL IN LAO PDR
CARE International in Lao PDR began its operations in 1992 and has worked since then to improve the lives of vulnerable groups in both rural and urban areas, particularly the ethnic minority communities. CARE works in partnership with community members, the government, local civil society organisations, and the private sector. CARE currently implements projects in 06 provinces: Vientiane Capital, Phongsaly, Luang Namtha, Luang Prabang, Sekong and Salavan Province.
Job Summary / About the Role
The WASH Technical Specialist provides hands-on technical leadership for safe, inclusive and sustainable water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) programming across CARE Laos. Based in Vientiane with at least 50% field travel, the Specialist supports feasibility assessments, engineering design and technical specifications, procurement quality, construction supervision, community engagement, operation and maintenance, and system sustainability. Working with project teams, Nam Saat and other partners, the role turns technical guidance into sound field implementation and measurable WASH results. The Specialist reports to the Senior Program Development and Technial Advisor, with a dotted-line technical reporting relationship to the Senior Program Delivery Manager.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Degree in civil, water resources, environmental or sanitary engineering, or a closely related technical field; relevant professional certification is an advantage.
- At least five years of practical WASH engineering or rural water-supply experience, including feasibility, design, construction supervision and quality assurance.
- Demonstrated experience in water-source assessment, water quality, hydraulic design, bills of quantities, contractor oversight and system commissioning.
- Experience in community-based WASH, operation and maintenance, sustainability planning, sanitation and hygiene approaches.
- Understanding of the Lao PDR context and experience working with Nam Saat, local government and rural communities are highly desirable.
- Strong problem-solving, field coaching, documentation and coordination skills; ability to travel to remote project locations at least 50% of working time.
- Good English communication skills; Lao language ability and experience with GIS, survey tools or relevant design software are advantages.
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APPLICATION SUBMISSION:
Qualified candidates should submit a CV and a letter of application. Please indicate the name of position that you are applying for and apply through this link https://forms.gle/UfbBWV6xTGUdG3d47 deadline is due on 18/11/2026. The detailed Job Description (TOR) can be downloaded at https://directoryofngos.org/ingo-jobs/
Please kindly note that, due to the urgent needs of this position, thus the recruitment is an on-going basis, the recruitment will be closed when the suitable candidate is found. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
- CARE is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Women, ethnic minorities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
- CARE Laos has zero tolerance approach towards sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, and child abuse towards any person including our staff, representatives, partners, programme participants and members of the community where we work. We expect all staff, partners and related personnel to share this commitment by understanding, abiding by and working within the CARE International Safeguarding Policy and related framework at all times whilst representing CARE.
- CARE Laos participates in the Inter-agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS). CARE Laos reserves the right to seek information from job applicants’ previous employers about incidents of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment, and/or child abuse. The applicant may have been found guilty to have committed or about which an investigation was in the process of being carried out at the time of the termination of the applicant’s employment with that employer. By submitting the application, the job applicant confirms that s/he has no abjection to CARE Laos requesting the information specified above; and
- As well as pre-employment checks, CARE Laos will use the recruitment and reference process to ensure potential new staff understand and are aligned with these expectations.
(Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. CVs and other documents submitted to CARE will not be returned).