WASH Officer (2 Positions)

Swiss church Aid/HEKS is looking for a committed and competent WASH Officer for a humanitarian intervention in Dawa and Liben. The position holder will report to field office coordinator

Key areas of responsibilities are:

• Responsible for the implementation of the Emergency WASH project in Liben and Dawa Zone of Somali Region.
• Develop detailed work plan and  supervision of implement the project as specified in the work plan, make sure compliance with national and humanitarian standards
• Carry out detail design of WASH structures, Prepare/revise BOQs, technical specifications and drawings, review tenders and payment certificates as deemed necessary
• Keep track of and monitor the progress of construction/rehabilitation activities promptly identifying any current or potential challenges
•  Ensure that water trucking services are delivered as per the project plans and standards
• Provide on job training for water trucking monitors on water quality checking and reporting
•  Ensure equitable potable water distribution in the water trucking system, in line with the minimum   water supply as per SPHERE / Liben and Dawa zone WASH cluster standards
• Update and keep record and data on the daily water delivery monitoring sheet and submit on a weekly basis to supervisor
• Support and lead implementation of sanitation and hygiene promotion activities
• Write technical reports, report regularly to the Field Office Coordinator on the project progress and other relevant issues on a regular basis as required
• Regularly participate in zone and woreda level WASH cluster meetings and other coordination forums as necessary
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Required No: 2

Contract Duration: 8 months

Education, Qualifications & other knowledge

Education: BSc Degree in water supply and environmental engineering, Water Resources engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, or related fields.

Work Experience: At least 4 years of relevant experience preferably in an NGO setting

Language Skills: Good verbal and written command of English and local language is required

Computer literacy: Literacy of technical softwares (AUTOCAD, WATERCAD, etc.)

Desirable Qualities, Skill, and Competence

• Demonstrable experiences in implementing emergency WASH projects
• Ability to understand financial requirements of projects and to manage activities in line with project budget
• Ability to generate timely and quality reports
• Experience and understanding of pastoral areas, context, livelihoods and culture
• Good communication and coordination skills, preferably with the community and woreda line departments 
• Gender sensitive and experience with inclusive approach (work with people with disabilities, extreme poor families, minorities IDPs, and other marginalized groups)

Interested and qualified candidates can apply by sending a cover letter, updated CV and supporting documents through [email protected]

Deadline for application: May 06, 2022

Mention current and expected basic salary in your application letter. Your application will not be reviewed if you fail to do so.

Only short-listed applications will be contacted. No phone calls are allowed!

Qualified Female applicants are encouraged to apply.

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