Project Officer - WaSH Technical at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

General Responsibilities

• Adherence to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines, policies and procedures and other NRC tools and handbooks;
• Coordinate the WASH activities according to strategy, proposals, budgets and plans;
• Assist the WASH Project Coordinator in all aspects of WASH programs planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation;
• Develop technical specifications and bills of quantities (BOQ) for works;
• Assess the wash training needs of the community and assists in the development of appropriate training materials and plans;
• Conducts water quality testing and sanitary inspection at water points;
• Provides technical assistance to the WASH Program Development Manager and local counterparts on issues of WASH information and communication strategies;
• Assists in the establishment, and training of water point committees as well as monitoring their performance;
• Assists in the compilation of weekly and monthly wash reports, program documents, project proposals, and budgets;
• Ensure adherence to NRC policies and donor requirements;
• Ensure that procurement, development and distribution of materials and equipment are timely and according to procedures.

Specific Responsibilities

• The Officer is expected to achieve the following during this contract period;
• Water and sanitation infrastructure construction (Boreholes, latrines,)
• Break down the annual operational plans into weekly, monthly and quarterly implementation plans
• Preparing weekly progress reports and others documents required for the water and sanitation infrastructures such as boreholes, latrines,
• Performs any other duties as requested by the WASH Project Coordinator

Qualifications

• Higher diploma in civil or water engineering or public health (BAC+5) minimum
• Minimum 3 years’ experience from working with wash projects in a humanitarian/recovery context. Experience from working with social work and/or with distribution of humanitarian assistance is an advantage.
• Previous 2 years work experience in community based Water and Sanitation programs; Work experience with an INGO is desirable
• Must have knowledge of emergency Water supply, Hygiene, Sanitation requirements and protocols
• Familiarity with international minimum standards of Water and Sanitation delivery (i.e., SPHERE) is an advantage
• Excellent communication skills – written and spoken – in English required.
• Fluency in one or more of the national/regional languages (Hausa and Kanuri preferred)
• Must be willing to work as a team member, take direction, and share technical skills with colleagues and counterparts
• Computer literacy in word processing and spreadsheets is required,
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, GPS, Arc Gis and Google Earth is strongly desirable
• Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
• Knowledge of the context of Northeast Nigeria
• Experience with start-up activities

Personal qualification

• Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
• Highest standards of ethics and integrity
• Ability to work in insecure environments
• Communicating with impact and respect
• Planning and delivering results
• All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable

We offer
Commencement: As soon as possible
Contract period: 12 Months
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s directions
Duty station: Maiduguri, Borno State with 50% to field visit