PALESTINE - WASH ADVISOR - GAZA

Solidarit s International

General objective:

1. Provide technical support for WASH program development in Palestine
2. Support SI teams to improve the quality, efficiency, and relevance of the WASH response, in line with SI strategy and in coordination with the WASH PM and Field Coordinators.
3. Support Field Coordinators and the Deputy Head of Programs in developing WASH programming and fundraising, including technical inputs and engagement with external stakeholders.
4. Coordinate and represent SI in the WASH sector
5. Ensure strong coordination with the WASH Forum at national and field levels.
6. Actively participate in WASH clusters, technical working groups, and other relevant coordination platforms.
7. Support the establishment of task forces or technical working groups to strengthen the overall WASH response in support of the Gaza WASH Cluster.
8. Strengthen and provide technical guidance to SI and partner WASH teams
9. Provide technical support on designs, BOQs, and implementation strategies when needed.
10. Deliver technical WASH training for SI and partners to improve response quality.
11. Monitor interventions, conduct field visits, and provide recommendations to strengthen program quality.
12. Support field teams and the Deputy Head of Mission for Programs in developing and reviewing technical sections of proposals and reports.

The main challenges:

The situation in the Gaza Strip is unstable, with many access limits, supply problems, and movement restrictions. These make it difficult for SI teams to assess needs, follow activities, and keep good technical quality. Coordination with the WASH Cluster and partners is also challenging because priorities change quickly and operations are restricted.

Priorities for the 2/3 first months:

1. Reinforce SI presence and technical support to Wash cluster in GazaStrip in priority and in Palesitne
2. Support and technically advice SI and its partners wash teams to align Wash activities implemented with needs, context changes and quality requested
3. Strenghen links between SI and Wash stakeholders in Palestine
4. Identify potential training needs and support the team to enhance technical skills.

Security constraints:

Security constraints in Gaza remain severe, with a context marked by high-intensity military activity, including airstrikes, land and naval bombardments, and risks related to medium and light infantry weapons. Social tensions are also high, driven by harsh living conditions, and the collapse of economic activity, which have contributed to looting, inter-family disputes. Since the ceasefire brokered on 10 October 2025, the security situation has improved and military activities (airstrikes, shelling) have decreased. However, the situation remains volatile, and a deterioration cannot be ruled out.