WASH Cluster at Five Teams Empowerment Initiative (5TEi)

Specific Responsibilities:

Work with Programme Manager and counterpart(s) in

• Apply criteria for WASH construction site and beneficiaries’ selection.
• Verification of the appropriate standard materials used in WASH and other projects.
• With support from the PM ensure that project activities are implemented according to the approved design and parameters.
• Help in preparing BOQ and design, piloting strategy and design etc as and when required.
• Ensure timely and efficient monitoring of project activities.
• Provide technical assistance to community and skilled labour for rehabilitation of WASH related infrastructure.
• Arrange capacity building and O&M trainings for Water Management Committees / skilled labours.
• Preparation of attendance sheets, payment request for labours.
• Ensure water quality tests and follow project guidelines in the implementation of the project activities.
• Identify potential skilled labour and trained them as per approved designs and specification of WASH infrastructures.
• Conduct needs assessments of the current situation in the targeted area for the aspects linked with WASH issue to draw future interventions.
• Identify opportunities for new initiatives based on the indigenous knowledge of the communities and give recommendations in the writing of new WASH projects/proposal.
• Participation in the design of a hygiene awareness-raising and sanitation promotion strategy and implementation.
• Assist in the design and implementation of other complementary relief & rehabilitation interventions (including livelihoods, WASH, education, Shelter, DRR and emergency preparedness, etc.)
• Work in close cooperation with all key stakeholders including government authorities, community leaders, beneficiaries, and other providers of emergency relief/early recovery.
• Compile project reports highlighting project challenges and impact against indicators.
• Perform any other task assigned by Supervisor or/and Senior Management.

Deliverables:

• Smooth operations and implementation of project activities.
• Technical feasibility and detail assessment of WASH activities.
• Capacity building and O&M Trainings of WMC.
• Preparation of BoQ and cost estimates.
• Ensure quality of material as per approved design and specifications.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

REQUERMENT

• Diploma of Associate Engineer, preferably with a civil engineering background.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in project implementation, preferably with a focus on WASH related infrastructures. Water networks constructions experiences is an asset.
• Hygiene awareness-raising campaign implementation experiences.
• Excellent written and spoken English (essential).
• Excellent communication skills and flexibility.
• Knowledge of conceptual tools (e.g. logical framework) is an asset.
• Working experience with INGOs/NGOs is preferred, including training and provision of technical support to partners/communities.
• Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing.
• Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, including sensitivity to local cultures.
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results-oriented.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders.