Established in 1984, Self Help Africa is an international development organisation that works through agriculture and agri-enterprise development to address hunger, poverty, social inequality and the impacts of climate change. We believe that equitable economic development is key to lifting communities out of long-term poverty, empowering them to take control of their futures and improving their quality of life.

Reports to: WASH AND CLIMATE RESILIENCE PROJECT MANAGER

Job Purpose

The position is based in Thyolo district under the WASH and Climate Resilience project and the WASH Field Facilitator will be responsible for facilitation of District Wide Assessment and updating of water assets in the district.

This role involves the facilitation of both development (hardware and software implementation) and the long-term sustainability of water point functionality, including the effective management of rural maintenance services.

The role reports to the WASH AND CLIMATE RESILIENCE PROJECT MANAGER and will provide critical support to two key roles: WASH Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Coordinator and Officer: By assisting in the implementation of the project activities and facilitating key meetings and trainings.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning, Stakeholder Engagement and Implementation:

• Work closely with the MEAL team to support district-wide water point mapping, climate vulnerability assessments, and related field investigations using mWater and other approved digital data collection tools
• Contribute to the integration of project findings into District Strategic Investment Plans (DSIPs), district WASH coordination mechanisms, and climate resilience planning processes

Capacity Building and Systems Strengthening:

• Facilitate and support the training of district stakeholders, Area Mechanics, and WMAs in water data collection, water point functionality monitoring, climate-risk informed planning, and basic spatial analysis for evidence-based decision making
• Strengthen coordination and accountability linkages between WMAs, WPCs, Area Mechanics during data collection

Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Learning (MEAL):

• Work closely with the WASH MEAL Coordinator and Officer to ensure quality collection, verification, and management of WASH and climate resilience data
• Support routine monitoring and spot check of teams collecting data and validation of the data being collected
• Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, and quarterly work plans and progress reports detailing activities implemented, key achievements, challenges encountered, lessons learned, and corrective actions taken
• Participate in project review, reflection, and learning meetings, contributing field-level insights to strengthen adaptive management and evidence-based programming
• Document and submit impact stories, case studies, lessons learned, and good practices demonstrating improvements in drought preparedness, climate resilience, water security, and sustainable WASH service delivery at community level

Safeguarding, Inclusion and Cross-Cutting Themes:

• Promote the integration of gender equality, women's leadership, disability inclusion, environmental management, protection, safeguarding, HIV/AIDS awareness, and emerging public health priorities across all project activities
• Ensure implementation of all activities in line with SHA safeguarding policies, accountability commitments, and ethical standards, including the promotion of safe and accessible feedback and reporting mechanisms for communities and project participants
• Support inclusive participation of vulnerable and climate-affected populations in planning, decision-making, and resilience-building interventions

Qualifications

• At least bachelor's degree preferred in Public Health or Environmental Health, Community Development or other relevant subjects
• Advanced Diploma with 3 years' practical experience in implementing donor funded projects will be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree

Knowledge, Experience and Other Requirements

• At least 3 years of practical experience in facilitating rural WASH activities or other development activities facilitation and reporting with a good understanding of participatory tools, gender, HIV and AIDS, environment, capacity building and human rights issues
• Have skills and experience in accurate data collection, using digital tools such as mWater, KoboCollect, and contributing to project reports and impact stories
• MUST have a deep understanding of challenges around managing rural water supply and emerging call for professionalised Rural Water maintenance for Hand Pumps
• Have proven ability to train and mentor local structures, specifically Water Point Committees (WPCs) and Water User Associations (WUAs), focusing on leadership and financial management
• Demonstrable understanding of safeguarding risks and mitigating actions
• Good interpersonal, communication, facilitation and report writing skills
• Computer skills especially word processing, spreadsheets and internet
• Proactive and highly motivated individual who requires the minimum of supervision
• Strong respect and empathy for rural communities; a deep personal commitment to promoting women's rights; as well as an affinity to SHA's mission and values of human respect, partnership and integrity
• Valid Malawian motorcycle driving license and willingness to travel to the field on a motorbike (A MUST)

How to Apply

Please upload your CV and Cover Letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Application Link: https://selfhelpafrica.org/ie/careers-apply/?jbcd=500QD00000xpGs0%20-%20Advert%20for%20WASH%20Field%20Facilitator%20(Water%20

Deadline: Sunday, 19th July 2026 at 5pm

Self Help Africa is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Research shows that women and those from marginalised ethnic groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align with every criteria described, we encourage you to apply anyway, you could be exactly what we need!