New Vacancy at Population Services International (PSI)

Population Services International (PSI) is the world’s foremost non-profit social marketing organization. We strive to facilitate healthier lives and family planning for individuals in developing regions by offering affordable products and services, ranging from mosquito nets to contraceptives and HIV testing. Headquartered in Washington, DC, PSI is a $560 million enterprise operating across both private and public sectors in over 65 countries.

Position 1: Specialist, WASH Engineer

Job Requirements:

  • MSc/BSc in Water Engineering or a related field
  • Minimum of four years of experience for MSc and six years for BSc in water engineering, preferably within a development or emergency/humanitarian organization
  • Proficiency in engineering software (AutoCAD and EPHANET/WATERCAD is mandatory)
  • Proven positive interactions with USAID and other project stakeholders
  • Extensive work and supervisory experience in the construction and rehabilitation of drinking water and small-scale irrigation facilities
  • Expertise in technical quality assurance and improvement, with the ability to document processes and implement action tracking systems effectively
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills in English, both written and oral
  • Knowledge of the local language and context is an added advantage

What Would Get Us Excited:

  • Proven collaborative team work
  • Strong writing and presentation skills, especially related to technical and WASH-related topics
  • Previous experience in a similar role within a development and emergency context
  • Fluency in spoken and written English is mandatory
  • Experience working in drought and conflict-affected areas is a plus

Required Skills:

  • Oral and written communication

Job Location: Chiro, Afar Mile, Jigjiga, and Wolaita Sodo

Position 2: Manager, Sub Area Office

Job Requirements:

  • Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Service Management, Economics, Management, or related fields with six years of demonstrated experience in the Ethiopian Health System and/or NGO setting, including two years at a managerial level. -OR-
  • Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Economics, or related fields with eight years of demonstrated experience, including two years at a managerial level
  • Proven experience managing at least two donor-funded programs: WASH, FP(AYSRH), and NCD programs in remote regional offices, with decentralized implementation across health programs focused on prevention, care, and support
  • Proficiency in English, Amharic, and local languages (Somali in this case), both written and verbal communication
  • Willingness to travel 25% of the time within the assignment area

Required Skills:

  • Oral and written communication

How to Apply: Follow our three-step application process:

  1. Complete the mandatory application form using the following link: Online Application Form. It will only take 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. Send your CV and application letter to recruitment@psiet.org, clearly marking “Application for Specialist, WASH Engineer Position” in the subject line.
  3. Check your email to ensure you receive an automatic response acknowledging receipt of your CV. If you don’t receive the automatic response, verify your subject line and, if needed, re-submit your CV and application letter with the correct subject.

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