Application Guide

How to Apply for Standardized Water Quality Monitoring Tools Consultant (PRO-WASH & SCALE)

at Save the Children

🏢 About Save the Children

Save the Children is a globally respected humanitarian organization dedicated to improving children's lives, with the PRO-WASH & SCALE initiative specifically focused on strengthening WASH outcomes in crisis settings. Working here means contributing to evidence-based, scalable solutions that directly impact vulnerable populations in some of the world's most challenging environments.

About This Role

This role involves developing and finalizing a suite of standardized water quality monitoring tools for use by WASH Cluster partners across multiple humanitarian contexts. You will design data architectures, create Power BI dashboards, and build data models that enable consistent and actionable water quality data collection and analysis globally.

💡 A Day in the Life

You might start your day reviewing feedback from WASH Cluster partners on a draft tool, then spend the afternoon refining a Power BI data model to incorporate new indicators. Later, you could meet virtually with a field team to test a Kobo form and adjust the data architecture based on their input, ensuring the final package is practical and globally applicable.

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🎯 Who Save the Children Is Looking For

  • Expert in data architecture and systems, particularly Kobo/XLSForm for mobile data collection and Microsoft Excel/Power Query for data transformation.
  • Proficient in Power BI dashboard creation and data modeling, with experience designing templates that can be adapted across different contexts.
  • Familiar with humanitarian WASH programming, ideally with experience supporting cluster coordination or multi-partner data initiatives.
  • Detail-oriented and able to produce user-friendly tools that can be rolled out globally with minimal training.

📝 Tips for Applying to Save the Children

1

Customize your resume to highlight specific projects where you designed data systems for WASH or humanitarian contexts, including tools like Kobo and Power BI.

2

In your cover letter, explicitly mention your experience with standardized tool development for multi-stakeholder use, not just individual project needs.

3

Include a link to a portfolio or examples of dashboards you have created, especially those related to water quality or health indicators.

4

Demonstrate your understanding of humanitarian cluster systems by referencing the WASH Cluster and how your tools would support partner coordination.

5

Address the remote nature of the role by emphasizing your ability to work independently and communicate effectively across time zones.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your technical expertise in Kobo/XLSForm, Power BI, and data architecture specifically for WASH monitoring.', 'Your experience developing standardized tools that are adopted by multiple organizations in humanitarian settings.', 'Your ability to design user-friendly templates that require minimal customization for global rollout.', 'Your commitment to evidence-based humanitarian action and improving water quality outcomes for vulnerable populations.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review Save the Children's PRO-WASH & SCALE initiative page to understand their current tools and priorities.
  • → Look into the Global WASH Cluster's monitoring framework and existing water quality tools to identify gaps.
  • → Read recent evaluations or case studies of WASH programs in humanitarian settings to understand challenges in water quality monitoring.
  • → Familiarize yourself with Save the Children's approach to evidence-based programming and data-driven decision-making.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through how you would design a data architecture for water quality monitoring across multiple countries with varying infrastructure.
2 Describe a Power BI dashboard you created for a multi-stakeholder project. How did you ensure it met diverse user needs?
3 How do you approach creating standardized tools that are flexible enough for different humanitarian contexts?
4 What experience do you have with the WASH Cluster or similar coordination mechanisms?
5 How do you handle data quality assurance when multiple partners are collecting data using different methods?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic application that does not reference humanitarian WASH or cluster coordination.
  • Overlooking the need for tools that are simple and scalable; avoid proposing overly complex systems.
  • Failing to demonstrate experience with remote collaboration and self-management, as this is a remote contract role.

📅 Application Timeline

⏰ Deadline: May 1, 2026

We recommend applying at least a few days early to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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