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WASH Engineer/Field Officer

Posted almost 5 years ago by World Vision
Location Tall ‘Afar Job Type Permanent
Salary Sector Engineering, NGO
World Vision - Iraq Office is looking for a highly qualified and motivated person for the position of 
WASH Engineer/Field Officer - Telafar
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Provide support in the development, planning, implementation and monitoring of WASH projects in Nineveh (Tel Afar District). And to supervise, conduct design, studies and review water resource, sanitation and hygiene development projects. And closely follow up and ensure the implementation of water resource development projects are in line with the plan, design, available standards, and community needs in returnee areas. The WASH Engineer is responsible for the overall WASH projects operations and avail the engineering drawings for related WASH facilities to be implemented.
 
 
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
WASH Project Supervision
  • Assess the needed rehabilitation WASH works in infrastructure.
  • Supervise the implementation of the WASH Projects in Nineveh (Tel Afar District).
  • In coordination with Zonal Manager, Project Coordinator and WASH Technical Advisor, implement project activities in accordance with the project guidelines and targets
  • Create BoQ and design and assist in tendering documents.
  • Review designs, specifications, BOQ and conditions of contract issued by Water Directorate and attend all site level meetings with Contractor and Water Directorate Engineers.
  • Facilitate the establishment of the WASH Up (Sesame Street) program in schools, Coordinate training of teachers on WASH UP program and provide post-training support and monitoring of WASH up sessions in schools.
  • Provide supervision, technical assistance and project management skills to local staff within operational areas of Nineveh in Tel Afar District.
  • Coordinate, manage resources and implement WASH activities, including constructing and rehabilitating water supply and sanitation systems, health centers rehabilitation, schools rehabilitation and promoting good hygiene practices to the returnees within operational areas.
  • Monitor and inspect private contractor work at vital construction milestones per project schedule
  • Conduct WASH rapid needs assessments in the field.
  • As a result of the assessments, assist with identification of specific project locations, design and implementation of appropriate WASH interventions in coordination with Sector Manager.
  • Assist in the preparation of the specifications and documentation for the procurement of key WASH related supplies in coordination with the Sector Manager.
  • When required, assist in establishing and maintaining UN led coordination’s through WASH cluster for WASH interventions both at National and field level.
  • Prepare project technical reports, and assist Sector Manager in project proposals and periodic reports.
  • Assist in facilitation of the promotion of WASH program impact on and potential for conflict between beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries, and adjust program accordingly
  • Develop design plans, working drawings, technical specifications, bill of quantities as per approved standards by the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation and the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure for all construction works outlined on the project designs for the said projects, including emergency sanitation facilities.
  • Ensure that all WASH components are implemented as per the project papers and including: design, developing of bills of quantities for water supplies, emergency latrines, Emergency WASH NFIs etc., as per identified needs and within provisions of the project budget;
  • Develop, negotiate and manage contracts with service providers (may include preparation of tender documents for purposes of soliciting bids/tenders from contractors for the said project.
  • Assist in ensuring the close liaison and consultation with the Communities leaders during implementation of the WASH services as per project document requirement.
  • Assist in undertaking of the capacity building of the various groups involved in projects, including Household Sanitation Committees, Water Committees, Community Hygiene Promoters, in aspects of Water Sanitation and Hygiene in an emergency humanitarian situation.
  • Under take water quality (microbial, physical and chemical) analysis of treated water using potable water quality kit, as per water quality technical guidelines approved by the government/WHO and other donors.
  • Coordinate and supervise implementation works including managing construction contracts.
  • Coordinate and participate in projects start up meetings and end of Project Evaluations
  • Conduct Clean-up Campaigns.
  • Facilitate Consultant during school administration engagements.
  • Work quality outputs and budget controls
  • Assist in establishing and oversight of implementation of systems for efficiently controlling the quality of technical works; closely tracking works progress against payment and work plans, and controlling the quality of the final construction outputs as per donor and user community expectations.
  • Maintain construction budgets components to ensure appropriate and efficient use of resources in the project and area of operation.
  • Coordination with local community groups/ Government Departments/ Other stake holders (Internal and External)
  • When required, in collaboration with Project Coordinator, Represent World Vision at interagency coordination - Representing the organization and actively participate in the WASH Cluster Meetings to review progress, as well as attending state level WASH Cluster meetings.
  • Coordinate day-to-day operation and financial management of the construction works and re-measured all implemented works in the field in accordance with the approved project work plans and liaison with WASH Sector Manager.
  • Support in Liaising with beneficiary community, WASH cluster and local authorities in the selection of project sites as per requirement of the project design.
  • When required and in collaboration with Zonal Manager and Project Coordinator, Represent WVI KRI WASH projects on internal WV CoPs, working groups within Iraq and outside.
  • Reporting and communication
  • Ensure that project documentation is prepared, including weekly and monthly project reports on implementation/ construction status, as per requirements of World Vision
  • Conduct regular development inspections highlighting potential area of concern
  • Support Project Coordinator in liaising with Finance and Grants team in tracking WASH component project expenditure, reviewing financial reports, and addressing queries of related expenditure in timely manner.
Other
  • Other tasks as requested by the Line Manager and/or Response Manager.
 
Safety and Security responsibilities
  • Responsible of own security and actively contribute to a positive security culture
  • Abide by the security policies and procedures and report any incidents or breaches to line manager and / or security manager.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil / Environmental / Public Health Engineering.
  • Master’s degree in above related fields are preferred.
  • Experience in designing and putting bill of quantities, WASH facilities like toilet, bathing cubicles, water supply lines and hygiene promotion for affected people in particular in schools.
  • Understands and have implemented PHAST, FOAM and other participatory methodologies in emergency settings
  • Demonstrated experience in managing WASH grants is preferred.
  • Experience in working on Bill of Quantities and design for water and sanitation facilities in particular in schools and medical centers.
  • Experience of working with cross-functional teams.
  • Experience in coalition building and ability to rally coalitions and networks to take positions on specific policy issues.
  • Experience in water conservation awareness raising campaigns.
  • Fluency in English and Arabic.
  • Ability to write reports in English.
  • Computer literate mainly in Microsoft Office package
  • Successful track record in project coordination.
  • Ability to manage a wide range of work assignments and changing priorities in high pressure and demanding environment
  • Strategic, creative and innovative thinking.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the NGO sector, public sector planning in MEER countries.
  • Ability to work in high tension and high security risk situations and be able to adapt to rapidly changing contexts
  • Knowledge of and adherence to the Red Cross and NGO Code of Conduct and capability of incorporating standards in design, implementation and evaluation of relevant projects
  • Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts, psychologically stressful environments, and physical hardship conditions with limited resources
  • Ability to respect and relate appropriately to people of other faiths.
  • Understands work from a process point of view and uses measurement and accountability systems effectively.
  • Excellent time-management and prioritization.
  • 1-3 years of experience focused in the management of humanitarian programs involving rural communities to promote humanitarian response.
  • Experience in project management and programming knowledge in WASH in addition to Livelihoods.
 
Work Environment
  • Complete Travel and/or Work Environment statements if applicable.
  • Up to 60 Per Cent domestic travel.

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