Assistant Technical Officer - WASH at FHI 360

Basic Function:

The ATO WASH - Engineer will provide technical and programmatic support in one of the three field sites. Under the supervision of the WASH Coordinator, the ATO WASH- Engineer will supervise contracts to provide upgrades to water systems, latrines, showers and water points. Other responsibilities will include conducting water quality testing for all water points rehabilitated under the program and working with Community Volunteers and latrine users to develop cleaning and maintenance schedules for latrines.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Ensuring appropriate design, construction and implementation of WASH construction activities according to technical standards, as well as proper maintenance and use of WASH equipment.

• Develop and ensure the use of appropriate techniques and materials for hygiene promotion and training.

• Implementing the FHI 360 WASH project by planning, integrating and managing the project cycle and creating timely internal and external reports.

• Representing FHI 360 externally in both the Humanitarian Community and with Government/LGAs officials as well as developing strong links with WASH and NGO actors. Actively participate in WASH meetings and other Government/UN forums at LGA level.

• Assist in the coordination and supervision of all the WASH construction (water points and latrines) activities in the IDP camps and community in the LGAs.

• Ensure that construction works is integrated with hygiene promotion and community participation component, to ensure sustainability of the infrastructure built.

• Liaise with Water Technician at the LGA level to conduct monthly/Quarterly water quality surveillance/testing programme.

• In collaboration with Environmental Health Officer, monitor WASH NFIs supply chain and stock levels in collaboration with warehouse/stores and logistics.

• Work along with team to ensure reliant water supply for all purposes throughout the IDP camps in the LGA.

• Ensure appropriate and safe collection, transport, treatment and disposal of all liquid and solid wastes in the IDP camps.

• Compile weekly, monthly, quarterly plans and reports on general Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion project works in the project implementation area for strategic interventions.

• This is not an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities of this post and the post-holder may, from time to time, be required to undertake any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as requested.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Knowledge of WASH and humanitarian programming in emergency situations.  

• WASH technical expertise especially in regard to engineering latrines, showers and water points.   

• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants, and recipients of assistance.

• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.

• Proficiency in office and designing software skills (AutoCAD, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word)

• High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English & Hausa communication.

Qualifications and Requirements:

HND/BSc in Civil Engineering/Architecture with 1 to 3 years’ relevant experience in WASH with a sound understanding of hygiene in humanitarian relief settings. Possession of an or post graduate degree in a WASH/Engineering is required. Familiarity with Humanitarian NGOs.