About the role
WASH Lead
Location: , Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
Job ID: 17712
Date Posted: Aug 31, 2026
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What do we believe?
Demonstrate Biblical Integrity
At Samaritan's Purse, the Gospel is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and prayer for each other, our staff, and volunteers who serve around the world. As a faith-driven organization, our Statement of Faith shapes every aspect of our global work.
Please take time to review the following link as you consider working with us: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/statement-of-faith/
What is the opportunity?
Respond with Compassionate Action
We are seeking a WASH Lead to join our Transitional Shelter Program team in Venezuela. Through humanitarian work, the goal and purpose of Samaritan's Purse are to help people in Jesus' name and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
In the role of WASH Lead,you will have the opportunity to:
- Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
- Lead the planning, design, and engineering of water supply, sanitation, drainage, solid waste, and hygiene promotion activities for the transitional shelter project.
- Manage the construction and commissioning of WASH infrastructure, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with engineering standards and project specifications.
- Oversee the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of WASH systems to ensure reliable service delivery.
- Supervise WASH staff and contractors, providing technical guidance and quality assurance during project implementation.
- Ensure compliance with donor requirements and humanitarian standards.
- Represent Samaritan's Purse in relevant WASH coordination forums.
- Monitor project performance and prepare technical reports to support decision making and donor reporting requirements.
- Build the capacity of project staff and local stakeholders through training, mentoring, and the development of operation and maintenance procedures to support successful project handover and long-term ownership.
- Other duties as assigned
What are the qualifications?
Serve with Excellence
As a qualified candidate, you will have the following skills and experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or a related field is required, with a minimum of three (3) years of experience in the design of WASH infrastructure and the management of construction projects; or equivalent combination of experience and education.
- Moderate international experience with demonstrated success in cross-cultural communication and ministry is also preferred.
- Twelve credit hours of college-level Biblical studies strongly preferred.
What are the benefits?
Walk in Bold Faith
Samaritan's Purse is proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including:
- International medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance
- Paid Family Medical Leave
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid holidays
- 12 vacation/personal days
- 10 sick days
- When at IHQ, on-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)
Type: Full-time
Department: Projects
Location: Venezuela
Language Requirement: English
Travel: 30 days/year of domestic/international travel
Accompaniment: Unaccompanied
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