Vacant position

International WASH Trainer Sudan/Kenya

Function: WASH Trainer (Emergency Response)
Place of deployment: Sudan (Port Sudan and other feasible areas) / Regional Hub (e.g. Kenya, if in-country access is limited)
Contract Type: Short-term paid consultancy or fixed-term deployment (3–6 months, renewable)
Since April 2023, Sudan has been facing one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises. A violent conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has led to a nationwide collapse of infrastructure and massive displacement. Over 10 million people have fled their homes, the health system has largely broken down, and outbreaks of cholera, dengue, measles, and malaria are spreading rapidly. Access to safe water, food, and medical care is critically limited.
In response, CADUS e.V. is deploying an International WASH Trainer to strengthen local capacity in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). The trainer will conduct hands-on workshops for Sudanese staff, focusing on sustainable water purification and hygiene practices. Trainings will be held either in Sudan (where access allows) or in Kenya, with Sudanese participants brought in for practical instruction.
Context Key facts:
  • 10+ million displaced – world’s largest displacement crisis
  • >70% of health facilities non-functional
  • ~100,000 suspected cholera cases since July 2024
  • 18 million people acutely food insecure
  • Severe access constraints due to violence and insecurity
Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver practical training modules on water purification, filtration systems, and hygiene promotion.
  • Build the capacity of Sudanese teams to independently implement and maintain WASH solutions.
  • Support training-of-trainers (ToT) and participatory learning methods.
  • Ensure all activities comply with humanitarian principles, CADUS guidelines, and international standards.
  • Represent CADUS professionally and ensure compliance with partner agreements and applicable law.
This includes:
Training Delivery & Curriculum Development
  • Conduct participatory training sessions for Sudanese staff.
  • Use practical demonstrations and hands-on activities to reinforce knowledge transfer.
  • Adapt training content to local contexts, literacy levels, and available resources.
Capacity Building & Mentorship
  • Provide coaching and on-the-job mentoring to ensure sustainable skill transfer.
  • Support the development of local trainers (“training of trainers” approach) to expand impact.
  • Promote gender-sensitive and inclusive participation in training activities.
  • Ensure that water purification methods meet local and international standards (e.g., SPHERE, WHO guidelines).
  • Advise on the installation, use, and maintenance of water purification systems in field settings.
  • Provide feedback and technical guidance to local WASH teams.
Monitoring & Evaluation
  • Assess participants’ learning outcomes and adapt methodologies accordingly.
  • Collect feedback from trainees and communities to refine training materials.
  • Report on training impact, challenges, and recommendations to the HoM/Program/Country Manager.
What do you need to bring?
Qualifications & Experience
  • Education in Environmental Engineering, WASH, or related fields AND/OR 3 years of professional experience in humanitarian WASH programming.
  • Proven track record in training and capacity building, ideally in fragile or emergency contexts.
  • Strong technical expertise in water purification, filtration systems, and hygiene promotion.
  • Experience in WASH for clinical/medical facilities is an asset.
  • Experience in drinking water production (from source to consumption: production, treatment, storage, distribution), including operating and maintaining WPS.
  • Understanding of outbreak and communicable diseases and their impact on WASH and IPC.
  • Demonstrated experience in international training delivery and donor compliance/project management.
  • Experience with training of trainers (ToT) and participatory learning methods.
  • Previous work in Sudan, East Africa, or similar cultural contexts is an advantage.
  • Fluency in English required; Arabic highly desirable.
Key Competencies
  • Excellent facilitation, communication, and adult-learning skills.
  • Strong intercultural competence and adaptability in diverse contexts.
  • Practical, hands-on teaching style focused on real-world skill transfer.
  • Strong problem-solving and flexibility in resource-limited environments.
  • Commitment to CADUS’s humanitarian values and principles.
Other Requirements
  • Willingness to travel between Kenya, Sudan, and Berlin based on access and security conditions.
  • Willingness to spend between 5 weeks and 3 Month in Country if necessary
  • Ability to work under challenging and changing circumstances.
  • Full compliance with CADUS SOPs, security protocols, safeguarding standards, and Code of Conduct.
Guiding Principles
All activities are based on the Humanitarian Imperative and the Code of Conduct in Disaster Relief. The position is subject to CADUS e.V. policies, guidelines, and legal frameworks. CADUS maintains a strict no-weapons policy, and staff are expected to represent the organization with professionalism, neutrality, and respect at all times.