WASH Officer - LDSC at Save The Children

ROLE PURPOSE:

• Save the Children is implementing a 1-year project aimed at improving water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) among students and communities in in Lagos States Nigeria. The WASH officer will support the implementation of the WASH component of the project including construction/rehabilitation of water and sanitation facilities and collaboration with WASH and Education stakeholders at state/LGA levels.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

• Reports to: Program Manager
• Staff reporting tthis post: Education Assistant.
• Role Dimensions: Field office-based position with at least 40% field visit

Key Areas of Accountabilities

• Objective 1: Improved access tWASH facilities and tools for girls and boys in school.
• Carry out detailed WASH assessment in coordination with Education and other sectors with focus on water source development, treatment, and distribution.
• Prepare designs and BOQs for water supply constructions and installations for schools and host communities.
• Supervise borehole drilling and rehabilitation by contractors in the field tensure adequate quality control is maintained and project specifications and timelines are adhered to.
• Supervise construction of water collection points and storage platforms.
• Organize and conduct training for Water User Committees in coordination with sanitation and hygiene team members.
• Perform water quality analysis during water source development and implement water quality monitoring as part of the day-to-day water supply activities.
• Build the capacity of water supervisors and plumbers in the implementation, operation and maintenance of water supply equipment and facilities.
• Support the Program Manager with data collection in all water supply activities for proper monitoring of WASH program implementation.
• Ensure water supply activities are carried out in coordination with sanitation and hygiene activities as well as other partners implementing services in the field.
• Coordinate with logistics tfacilitate procurement of necessary WASH items such WASH NFIs and other WASH materials and support in the distributions across the supported schools and communities.
• Work with the Logistic Coordinator, Finance, and Grants Compliance Team tidentify and contract vendors tensure the planned activities are in accordance with the specified designs and standard.
• Prepare weekly plans and schedule of work for all construction/rehabilitation sites, while ensuring compliance in meeting and reaching deadlines and targets.
• Work with and support the vendors tensure all materials and equipment are in stock and any necessary orders are placed for all actions tbe carried.
• Carry out field visits tassess sites at the respective facilities tensure quality of work is up tstandard.
• Carry out any other assignments as delegated by the Program Manager.
• Objective 2: Improved knowledge, awareness and participation of school children and community members in WASH-related activities within the communities.
• Set up Child Health Clubs and Introduce hygiene promotion in schools, Child Friendly Spaces (CFS) and Temporary Learning Spaces (TLS) and host communities.
• Liaise with RUWASSA and the LGA WASH departments on WASH programming and ensure that all activities are done with their active participation and support.
• Provide support on WASH tother SCI programmes and initiatives when required.
• Ensure that WASH is integrated intall training carried out on the project.
• Carry out advocacy visits tkey stakeholders at both states, LGA and community levels.
• Support periodic evaluation studies tevaluate the impact of the WASH component.
• Contribute technical expertise tdonor proposals for any future project.
• Carry out regular supportive supervision visits on hygiene promotion tSC integrated projects.
• Build the capacity of partners and SCI staffs on hygiene promotion.
• Ensure that community mobilisation approaches on the project fully integrate hygiene promotion concepts.
• Engage community leaders and other key stakeholders at LGA level on hygiene promotion.
• Prepare a monthly plan of field activities and share with relevant staff.
• Develop and implement tools for monitoring of WASH activities (Hygiene promotion) in collaboration with the M&E team.
• Timely collection and analysis of data for the monitoring of the activities
• Identify the problems in the implementation process and propose solutions.
• Regularly evaluate the impact of the activities and propose changes for improvement.
• Prepare activities’ weekly, monthly, semi-annual, and annual reports and other ad hoc reports according tagreed timelines and as required.

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values.
• Holds the team and partners accountable tdeliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom tdeliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development timprove performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team tdthe same.
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others.
• Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters.
• Values diversity sees it as a source of competitive strength.
• Approachable, good listener, easy ttalk to.

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.
• Willing ttake disciplined risks.

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a degree in Civil/Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, Hydrogeology, or related fields from a recognized/accredited Tertiary Institution in Nigeria
• An advanced degree will be an added advantage.
• Good assessment, analytical and planning skills
• Ability twork well in the field under difficult and basic conditions.
• Familiarity with Lagos and its environs

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential:

• Previous experience with other local and international NGOs
• Training and experience on borehole and VIP latrine construction/rehabilitation
• Community mobilization and advocacy experience
• Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, AutoCAD and Epanet)
• Ability twork in partnership with government and other NGstaff.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Independence, adaptability, and flexibility with good workload management, multitasking and ability tmeet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills
• Listening skills.
• Problem analysis and problem-solving.
• Proficient in relevant computer applications.
• Good spoken, reading, and writing skills in English with the ability tproduce quality reports. Knowledge of local language (Yoruba) is highly desirable.
• Ability twork as part of a team, flexible, adaptable, and patient.
• Ability twork under pressure often tstrict deadlines.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with mapping field equipment and software
• Experience with emergency water supply systems
• Familiarity with population fluxes and water supply management in the context of emergencies
• Equal Opportunities
• The role holder is required tcarry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.