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  • Posted: Jul 22, 2016
    Deadline: Aug 4, 2016
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    WASH Officer

    Job Summary

    Under the direct supervision of the WASH Manager, the WASH Officer will be responsible for supervision of direct implementation of the WASH Field activities in the various communities/IDP camps in Maiduguri, Borno State. He/She will closely work with the WASH team, partners, IDPs and all stakeholders to ensure efficient delivery of safe WASH services in the assigned area.

    MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

    · Overall management and supervision of the WASH assistants assigned to various communities in Maiduguri

    · Strategic water system development and promotion of durable solutions for water supply, sanitation and hygiene promotion

    · Ensure regular coordination with the state water office regarding water quality testing and analysis for the host and displaced communities in Maiduguri.

    · Ensure appropriate and regular water treatment/chlorination is undertaken at household level and sources level (tanks) in the major large IDP settlements where IMC is responsible for WASH ( Bakasi and Gubio road camps)

    · Work with the WASH Manager and M&E team to carry out regular assessments and draft concept notes on the WASH needs in target communities.

    · Work with the WASH Manager to ensure that water quality test results are in line with the standards and always shared with the state authorities and other wash implementing partners.

    · Conduct continual review of the designs and functionality of the water supply systems (and other water points) to ensure efficient operation as well as reliability and safe water distribution.

    · Work with WASH Manager to design templates, construction contracts for WASH related works, and a system for monitoring the progress of works and performance of hired contractor.

    · Developing a participatory community led approach for the management of WASH facilities

    · Plan, organise and facilitate trainings for the WASH assistants as well as community volunteers

    · Support the WASH Manager in hiring and training of the team to build up their capacity

    · Work with the WASH Manager in the identification of WASH staff training needs and provision of practical on job trainings tailored to the identified needs

    · Contribute to the positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of the organization’s Code of Conduct

    · Ensure submission of weekly, monthly and inputs to the quarterly/donor progress reports to the WASH Manager and/or project management team in a timely manner

    Education, Knowledge and Skills required:

    • B.Engr. or HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent
    • Technical design skills using AutoCAD or Arch CAD, and WaterCAD or any other hydraulic modeling software
    • Three (3) years working experience in Water, Hygiene and Sanitation preferably with an NGO
    • Strong technical back ground in assessing the water supply systems.
    • Ability to assess and identify the defects in the water systems.
    • Technical knowledge on water quality control and management
    • Experience in dealing with local contractors,
    • Computer skills (Microsoft Office, Excel and power point),
    • Excellent report writing, communication and analytical skills.

    Method of Application

    All applications should be addressed to the Human Resource Officer, International Medical Corps via the email: imcnigeriavacancy@gmail.com

     

    Candidates MUST state the position that they are applying for as the subject of their email, otherwise applications will not be considered. Application letter and curriculum vitae should be in a single Microsoft Word Document. Deadline for submission is 4th August, 2016

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