Field Assistant (2 positions)

1. Field Assistant (2 positions)

JOB PURPOSE

WASH field Assistants will be responsible for all WASH activities implementation including infrastructure construction/repairs, infrastructure maintenance and capacity enhancement of community management committees under guidance of the WASH Project officer. S/He will also supervise the ground works and support the project officer in delivering the project indicators.

JOB OUTLINE

Position title: Field Assistant

Reports to: Project Officer

Works Directly with: PO, WASH engineer, HP Supervisor and other Program teams.

Duty Station: Baidoa

Duration: 12 months

Deadline: 24/06/2023

JOB DESCRIPTION (JD)

• Responsible for the day to day activity implementation at field level;
• Work closely with the Project Officer, local government offices and the communities; 
• Ensure beneficiary selection procedure and criteria are understood by the community and followed by the targeting committees; 
• Ensure any feedback from beneficiaries or target communities are shared timely to project officers and that they are responded to appropriately or raised with the field Coordinator as needed; 
• Support in conducting any project related assessments and relevant data collection based on needs identified. 
• Provide regular report to the project officer regarding the progress of project activities in the respective operation areas; 
• Linking community structures aimed at strengthening community participation during project planning and implementation and their ability to manage the outputs of the project in the medium to long term.
• Focal person channeling information between WASDA and community structures.
• Encourage full participation of women in project cycle with particular emphasis on ensuring female representation in decision-making levels.
• Document all lessons learnt and shared with the team to improve the quality of future engagements with the community
• Undertake any other related tasks as assigned by the line manager;

Education, Experience & Working Knowledge

• At least 1 -2 years of appropriate experience in a similar capacity.
• Minimum education Matric.

Skills & Attributes

• Demonstrated ability to plan, implementation & Manage filed activities;
• Data Entry & Report Writing;
• Personnel management skills and experience;
• Good problem-solving skills and results orientation;
• Demonstrated interpersonal communication and leadership skills;
• Accountable, and Persevering & Delivering Results;
• Proficiency in the use of computer office applications on word processing and spread sheet;

Languages:

• Excellent knowledge of English and Somali (written/oral/comprehension) is essential.

Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to send their application letters and detailed CV in one PDF document to [email protected]

by referring to the job title “(WASH Engineer-Baidoa Somalia)” as the subject line of the email, latest on , 24th June 2023.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

WASDA is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, color, race or marital status or other protected characteristics. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. WASDA is a Zero Tolerant organization for child abuse and sexual exploitation and abuse.