About the mission

SI opened its mission in Yemen in 2017, establishing its coordination in Aden. Since then, SI expanded the geographical scope of its intervention, and established offices in Taiz City and Al Mokha in Taizz Governorate and operational presence Governorate.

The country office is in Aden city in the South, with 2 regional field offices (one on the Red sea West Coast and one in Central Taiz governorate) and a sub-base in Marib Governorate.

The mission is composed of approx. 4 expatriates and about 60 national staffs.

SI implements emergency and WASH programs with activities of water trucking, rehabilitation of water network, construction of emergency latrines and showers, distribution of hygiene kits, hygiene promotion, and cleaning campaigns. Under its FSL portfolio, SI distributes unconditional, multi-purpose cash to IDPs and host communities, support the livelihood component by supporting in Income Generating activities.

SI has been one of the first humanitarian actors to access the West Coast and remains as of today positioned in hard-to-reach areas close to the frontline of Marib, Hodeidah and Taiz. SI aims at maintaining this positioning and further expanding its presence.

About the job

The WASH Advisor is responsible for ensuring the technical quality, harmonization, and strategic relevance of long‑term WASH interventions across bases. The role provides strategic, technical, and methodological leadership to strengthen sustainable, climate-resilient, and risk-informed programming, ensuring interventions are evidence-based, context-appropriate, and aligned with Solidarités International's technical standards and strategic priorities.

They contribute to the development, capitalization, and continuous improvement of Solidarités International's WASH approaches and methodologies, while promoting technical innovation, capacity strengthening, and cross-sector integration. The Advisor works in close collaboration with the Program Coordinator, relevant technical advisors, and the HQ Program Expertise and Quality Division.

Your profile

Academic background

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Public Health, or a related field. A master's degree is an asset.

Experience and technical skills

At least 4 years of relevant experience in the humanitarian sector.

Experience in supporting emergency response in tense security context and remote setting;

Experience in the Middle East is highly appreciated.

Strong technical knowledge of WASH programming, including water supply systems, sanitation, and public health-related interventions.

Experience in technical assessments, feasibility studies, design review, implementation monitoring, and quality assurance of WASH interventions.

 Knowledge of sustainable WASH approaches, climate resilience, DRR, and WRM. Experience in anticipatory action, shelter, and governance is an asset.

Ability to provide constructive technical feedback, facilitate learning, and promote harmonized approaches across operational bases.

Detail oriented, organized, and able to manage competing urgent requests and priorities;

Flexible and able to handle pressure well;

Full English proficiency;

Proficiency in French will be considered as an advantage

+ Experience and / or knowledge of the Yemeni crisis is a major asset.

+ Experience with SI is a major asset.

English language is mandatory

Arabic language is an asset.

Desired Candidate Profile