Program Officer (water supply, sanitation and hygiene) / Program Officer - WASH sector in People in Need

Place of work: Mykolaiv

Start date: February 2026

Duration of the contract: 3-month trial period with a possible extension in case of availability of funding

The organization "Man in Need" has been operating in Ukraine since the beginning of August 2014, and since then, humanitarian programs have been rapidly expanding. At this time, "Lyudyna v bidi" is one of the main humanitarian organizations in Ukraine that provides neutral and independent humanitarian assistance to people affected by the conflict.

PIN is an equal opportunity employer, therefore applications are accepted from all qualified candidates without discrimination on any grounds, including race, ethnicity, nationality, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and others. PIN accepts applications from diverse groups and values diversity.

General information about the employee role: Southern Ukraine. 

Description of general duties:

• Ensures timely and effective performance of relevant activities throughout the assigned territory and prompt provision of all relevant information to the line manager; 

• Responsible for accurate and timely collection of all fieldwork data and information;  

 
 

• Regularly invisits the project implementation sites, monitors the progress of all activities and reports the results and any problems in a timely manner and directly to the manager; 

 

• Responsible for achieving project goals, participates in their monitoring and ensures data availability; 

• Reflects and tracks needs and gaps; 

Reports on changes in a timely manner; 

• Provides information for the preparation of project proposals; 

 

• Ensure the implementation of all visibility guidelines for all program activities assigned to the area of ​​responsibility and sector. 

 

Professional experience:

More than 1 year of experience in a water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and/or community development organization. Experience in a non-profit organization would be an advantage.

Required knowledge: 

Proven experience in planning, implementing and monitoring WASH activities in humanitarian or development contexts in line with industry standards and best practices. Deep understanding of water, sanitation and hygiene promotion approaches, including coordination with local authorities and partners to ensure safe, sustainable and community-relevant services.

English

The level is intermediate (Intermediate).

We offer:

• Competitive salary on the PIN scale.
• Professional development opportunities through various capacity building activities such as trainings, seminars and more
• 28 days annual leave + 3 New Year bonus days vacations.
• One day per week remote work opportunity for office workers.
• Accommodation and per diem allowance for work travel outside the fixed office area and/or in cases of excessive distance or travel time, in accordance with People in Need travel policy.
• Provision of laptop, mobile phone (including prepaid SIM cards) and People in Need branded products (backpack, thermal mug, notebook, portable charger).

• People in Need offices are equipped with all the necessary security and energy independence facilities with continuous Internet access.

• Free coffee, tea, milk and water in the offices.
• Multicultural and friendly atmosphere in the team, about 300 employees in the program in Ukraine.

Application procedure:

Please send a clearly marked resume and cover letter. Please note that we will only contact shortlisted candidates. Written tests and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, and the position will be closed when the position is confirmed.

Please note that PIN does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process.