Programme Associate – WASH, Shelter & Settlements

About the role

The European Commission’s Directorate General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO) is seeking a Programme Associate to support WASH, Shelter and Settlements programmes from its Nairobi Regional Office.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to appraisal, monitoring and evaluation of projects, including financial assessment of proposals.
• Analyse partners’ reports, prepare operational documents (fiche‑ops), and draft humanitarian situation reports.
• Support the Technical Assistant and Head of Office in field visits, emergency response preparation, and map production.
• Maintain contact with partners, act as liaison between HQ thematic units and field partners, and manage contracts/grants database.

Required profile

• Relevant first‑level university degree, preferably in water engineering or a related scientific discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in WASH, Shelter & Settlements, with at least 2 years in an NGO, UN, donor or similar organisation.
• Good knowledge of the EU humanitarian aid system, international NGOs, UN agencies and Red Cross Movement.
• Excellent written and spoken English; French is an asset.

Required skills

• Proficiency with MS Word and MS Excel.
• Experience using computer‑based mapping tools where appropriate.