Water Officer at Norwegian Church Aid ('NCA')

Locations: Adikpo, Benue State and Ogoja, Cross River

Job Summary

• The Water Officer will lead the field implementation of NCA water supply in the resettlement of Cameroonian refugees.

Responsibilities
The Water Officer will:

• Carry out detailed WASH assessment in coordination with the WASH team with focus on water source development, treatment and distribution to Persons of Concern.
• Prepare designs and BOQs for water supply constructions and installations for settlements
• Supervise borehole drilling and rehabilitation by contractors in the field to ensure adequate quality control is maintained and project specifications and timelines are adhered to.
• Implement with the support of water supervisors surface water supply treatment systems and distribution network for newly developed settlement sites.
• Supervise construction of water collection points and storage platforms.
• Oversee operation and maintenance of NCA water treatment unit, motorized borehole systems, pumps and generators to ensure adequate periodic maintenance is executed.
• Organize and conduct training for Water User Committees in coordination with sanitation and hygiene team members.
• Perform water quality analysis during water source development and implement water quality monitoring as part of the day to day water supply activities.
• Build the capacity of water supervisors and plumbers in the implementation, operation and maintenance of water supply equipment and facilities.
• Support the WASH Advisor with data collection in all water supply activities for proper monitoring of WASH program implementation.
• Ensure water supply activities are carried out in coordination with sanitation and hygiene activities as well as other partners implementing services in the field.
• Coordinate with logistics to facilitate procurement of necessary WASH items and materials.
• Prepare periodic water supply activity report as requested by the WASH Advisor.
• Carry out any other assignments as delegated by the WASH Advisor.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a degree in Water Resources and Enviromental Engineering, Hydrogeology or related fields.
• One to two years experience in emergency or humanitarian settings.
• Good assessment, analytical and planning skills
• Good oral and writing report skills
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work well in the field under difficult circumstances
• Familiarity with disaster-affected population
• Only Nigerian nationals should apply.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with mapping field equipment and software
• Experience with emergency water supply systems

NCA’s Commitment
NCA is committed to following the following policies, standards and commitments and all staff are equally expected to conform to their requirements:

• Humanitarian Accountability Partnership (HAP)
• Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Disaster Relief
• ACT Alliance Code of Conduct:
• SPHERE Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Disaster Relief
• NCA Nigeria Security Plan
• NCA Nigeria Staff Handbook