Job Description
Sanitation specialists, public health workers, and recent graduates are needed to in the highlands of Peru to support safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene improvements.

Access to clean water and proper sanitation is essential for health and well-being, yet many rural communities in Peru face challenges maintaining safe water systems and adopting hygiene practices. Aging infrastructure requires work, but little or no funding is available to make repairs. Training is needed to support local water technicians and rural water service providers so they can effectively carry out water maintenance and management tasks, especially after staff departures. In addition, there is a lack of public awareness about how consumption affects water availability, and the importance of access to safe drinking water.

As a Water Sanitation and Hygiene Educator, you’ll collaborate with local leaders, schools, and health professionals to strengthen the water system management and promote hygiene education. Your work will help communities improve water infrastructure,



adopt safe practices like handwashing and water treatment, and build resilience for a healthier future. By equipping families and schools with knowledge and tools, you’ll contribute to breaking cycles of waterborne disease and create lasting change.

Required Skills
Associate degree in any field and at least two years of full-time, post-high school work experience (from any combination of roles).
OR
Bachelor's degree in any field.
OR
High school diploma or GED and four years of full-time, post-high school work experience (from any combination of roles).

Living Conditions
Volunteers in Peru typically live with a Peruvian host family in very small to mid-sized towns, with access to local organizations and small businesses. Communities may range from 1,000 residents to larger district hubs where Volunteers engage with surrounding rural villages. Volunteers can expect basic amenities, limited internet acc

📌 Water Sanitation and Hygiene Educator (Perú)
🏢 Peace Corps
📍 Perú