Wash Officer

Job Advert for WASH officer in Buurdhubo (ToR)

BACKGROUND                                 

Lifeline Gedo (LLG) is national non-governmental humanitarian organization dedicated towards ensuring that local communities in Somalia are resilient and able to cope with perennial shocks that threaten their livelihoods year in year out. LLG engages in long-term development work, responds to emergency situations, and seeks to address the root causes of poverty.

1.      POSITION INFORMATION

Position Title : Wash Officer (1 positions))

Duty Station: Burdhuubo, Gedo, Somalia

Organizational Unit: Programmes

Reporting Directly To: Team-Leader 

Overall Supervision By: Area Coordinator.  

Remuneration: Negotiable

Managerial Responsibility: None.

Duration: 6 months with possibility of extension.

Directly Reporting Staff: To be reported by All Burdhuubo Staff.

2.       ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE

The WASH Officer coordinates and supervises all the activities which require specific WASH knowledge (water and sanitation) and also act as line Manager for Hygiene and Sanitation Assistants

Job Summary:

The WASH Officer coordinates and supervises all the activities which require specific WASH knowledge (water and sanitation) and also act as line Manager for Hygiene and Sanitation Assistants.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

ü  •   Assess needs for WASH interventions (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene facilities) at community level including IDPs and Health facilities

ü  •   Prepare or revise bill of quantities and construction plans related to the construction works and also participate in design of infrastructure and procurement processes.

ü  • Supervise the execution of the WASH works directly and provide technical guidance and expertise to the Hygiene Promotion Team.

ü  •  Line Manage Hygiene and Sanitation Assistants to ensure participation of beneficiaries in designs, and maintenance of infrastructure are adhered to according to the humanitarian guidelines and standards.

ü  •  Prepare and submit reports to the Area Coordinator using the appropriate templates as per request and schedule.

ü  •  Network/partner with district authorities, INGOs, UN bodies and other stakeholders to ensure standards, regulations and procedures are adhered to in line with the SPHERE standard and donor requirements

ü  •  Data collection, accurate record keeping and management of information to measure progress and impact of project in line with the guiding humanitarian standards and as required by the WASH Cluster.

ü  •  Conducting rapid needs assessment (RNA) during emergencies.

ü  •  Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

ü  Accountability

ü  •   Accepts and gives constructive criticism

ü  •   Follows all relevant procedures, processes, and policies of the organization

ü  •   Meets deadline, cost, and quality requirements for outputs

ü  •   Monitors own work to correct errors

ü  •   Takes responsibility for meeting commitments and for any shortcomings

ü  Beneficiary Orientation

ü  •  Identifies the immediate and peripheral beneficiaries of own work

ü  Continuous Learning

ü  •   Contributes to colleagues' learning

ü  •   Demonstrates interest in improving relevant skills

ü  Communication

ü  •   Actively shares relevant information

ü  •   Writes clearly and effectively, adapting wording and style to the intended audience

ü  •   Listens effectively and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience

ü  Performance Management

ü  •    Provides constructive feedback to colleagues

ü  Professionalism

ü  •   Masters subject matter related to responsibilities

ü  •   Identifies issues, opportunities, and risks central to responsibilities

ü  •   Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation

ü  •  Persistent, calm, and polite in the face of challenges and stress

ü  •   Treats all colleagues with respect and dignity

ü  •    Works effectively with people from different cultures by adapting to relevant cultural contexts

ü  •   Knowledgeable about and promotes LLG core mandate

ü  Teamwork

ü  •   Actively contributes to an effective, collegial, and agreeable team environment

ü  •   Contributes to, and follows team objectives

ü  •   Gives credit where credit is due

ü  •    Seeks input and feedback from others

ü  •    Actively supports and implements final group decisions

ü  Master and Degree subject to the position Must have at least Five years’ experience in the same position.

ü  Ability and willingness to work in the community.

ü  Basic knowledge of signs and symptoms of diseases and the appropriate treatment

ü  Independently motivated and able to work without supervision.

ü  Must possess problem solving abilities.

ü  Ability to assist with community outreach activities.

ü  Ability to work in a team including performing any other activities or duties in support of the services as delegated by their supervisor.

Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should apply by submitting their applications (cover letter, updated CV, copies of your testimonials and contacts of 3 professional referees) to LLG Hr mail [email protected]  with the subject line “Application for WASH officer   " The closing date for application is on 11th of January  2024. Applications and CVs submitted after deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Applicants From Burdhuubo distract are highly considered and the both written and oral exams will be done online/Virtual.

Due to the fact this position is urgent, applications will be short listed on a regular basis, and we may offer posts before the closing date.