Water Supervisor at Norwegian Church Aid ('NCA')

Locations: Adikpo, Benue and Ogoja, Cross River

Job Summary

• The Water Supervisor will support the Water Officer in the implementation of WASH water supply component in the resettlement of refugees.

Responsibilities
The Water Supervisor will:

• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of NCA water treatment unit (WTU) system.
• Ensure water distribution to the settlement is done according to NCA water distribution plan
• Execute setting up of storage platform for water collection points in settlements as advised by the water officer.
• Implement piping/plumber job for the water supply distribution network designed by NCA for new settlements
• Maintain proper record of water distribution and pump operation and maintenance.
• Ensure the daily monitoring of FRC levels at water collection points in communities.
• Coordinate distribution of water to communities according NCA water supply schedule for the settlements
• Monitor and manage NCA water supply equipment, tools and materials in close coordination with logistics to ensure safety and good maintenance.
• Manage provision of construction water for shelter activities in coordination with CCCM partners.
• Carry out proper maintenance of NCA water distribution networks to ensure safe and timely distribution of water to community water collection points
• Monitor and report any technical or organizational activity related risks and issues to the Water Officer
• Manage water trucking vendors to allocate water supply to appropriate community water storage points for distribution.
• Carry out any other assignments as delegated by the Water Officer.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience in supporting emergency water supply activities.
• Good knowledge of pump operation and maintenance system
• Good oral and writing 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:

• Understanding of surface water treatment systems
• Experience with pumps and generator operations
• Previous experience working with NCA is an additional resource

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.