WASH Technical Officer at Ekklesiyar Yan'uwa a Nigeria (EYN PROJECT)

ROLE

The WASH technical officer will be responsible for the supervision of all WASH-related constructions and rehabilitation. He will provide technical support to the team and he will be responsible for supervising vendors to ensure all rehabilitation works are done according to the agreed WASH standard

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

The WASH Officer will have the following duties and responsibilities:

• Plan together with Assistant officers and carry out Hygiene Promotion activities within the community to reduce WASH-related risks
• Supervise the Work of Assistant officers in collecting and recording data on hygiene promotion activities and share them with the line manager
• Conduct Training and refreshers for WASH Assistant Officers and hygiene promoters on hygiene and sanitation best practices.
• Participate in WASH coordination meetings and other related field meetings.
• Provide Technical support and on-the-job coaching for WASH Assistant Officers and hygiene promoters.
• Liaise with the MEAL team to conduct needs assessments, baseline surveys and other assessments
• Be the link between the community leaders and the organization, identifying key hygiene challenges to be addressed.
• Support the WASH Assistant Officer and hygiene promoters in community-based solid waste management initiatives.
• Ensure mobilization and sensitization of Project participants and community stakeholders in carrying out communal activities.
• Ensure timely completion of project activities according to the weekly and monthly work plan.
• Support Hygiene and MHM Kits distribution and sensitize beneficiaries on the proper use of the hygiene items
• Write weekly/monthly reports and share them with the line manager
• Develop a Work plan and share it with the WASH Assistant Officer and hygiene promoters to work accordingly.
• Develop WASH proposals for implementation, develop BOQ for all construction works. 
• Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time by supervisor

CORE BEHAVIOURS

Understanding humanitarian contexts and application of humanitarian principles:

• Ensure that program goals and activities uphold the principles of the key national and international humanitarian frameworks, codes, and commitments
• Integrate beneficiary accountability principles into the approach

Achieving results effectively:

• Ensure efficient and transparent use of resources following internal controls
• Address difficult situations and make tough decisions confidently and calmly
• Consider the wider impact of decisions to be made in the short and long term.
• Continuously provides feedback and updates to achieve improved results
• Document lessons learned and apply them to future projects

Maintaining and developing collaborative relationships:

• Actively listen to different perspectives and experiences of stakeholders
• Actively participate in networks to access and contribute to good practice
• Establish and maintain clear communication and dialogue with disaster and conflict-affected people and other stakeholders

Operating safely and securely:

• Identify and communicate risks and threats and minimize these for oneself and the agency
• Take measures to do no harm and to minimize risks for partners and the communities
• Reduce vulnerability by complying with safety and security protocols set by the organization.

Managing yourself in a pressured and changing environment:

• Help team members practice stress management through prioritization of workloads and modeling of appropriate self-care
• Remain effective and retain perspective in the face of difficult or demanding situations
• Demonstrate personal integrity by using one’s position responsibly and fairly
• Maintain ethical and professional behavior following relevant codes of conduct
• Plan, prioritize, and perform tasks well under pressure
• Take responsibility for your work and the impact of your actions

Leadership: Action; Thinking; Self; Inspiring; Developing Others:

• Demonstrate managerial courage by confronting difficult situations seeking resolution, and stating willingness to champion ideas
• Demonstrate approachability and trust by listening carefully to others valuing their contribution, and making others feel comfortable by being open and honest about their thoughts and feelings
• Demonstrate self-development and management by taking responsibility for own development, and actively seeking out feedback to better understand their strengths and weaknesses.
• Effectively influence others by understanding their interests and showing how they will be met by their own preferred solution
• Give constructive feedback to enhance capabilities and responsibilities to another for his/her development

QUALIFICATION:

• Masters/Bachelor’s degree/HND in civil engineering, geology/hydrology or any related field from a certified tertiary institution with at least 3 (three) years of proven experience in Monitoring WASH related constructions and rehabilitations.
• Proven experience working in an office environment.

Listening skills

• Excellent knowledge of the Nigerian Humanitarian and development context
• Excellent reporting skills
• Excellent communication, diplomatic, and writing skills
• Proficient in relevant computer applications 
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills (at ease with figures and data)

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

The ability to multitask.

• Excellent organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills in English and Hausa