Water Officer at Solidarites International

Location: Ngala, Borno
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Duration: Projected contract duration is 6 Months - with a possible extension.
Expected Start Date: 01/10/2021

Main Responsibilities
Set-up and Operational Monitoring:

• Under the supervision of the Watsan Team Leader, take part in logistical and administrative organization and the planning and preparation of job sites
• Ensure the construction and/or the maintenance of construction work using Solidarités International tools (in particular):
  • Take part in the identification of sites where work is to be carried out
  • Recruit and train the workforce and daily workers
  • Allocate the on-site workforce according to instructions given by the team leader
  • Carry out work according to technical guidelines and estimates
  • Respect deadlines established with his / her line manager
  • Supervise operational teams, contractors and/or communities, and ensure the best use of available resources
  • Organize, plan and supervise community participation
  • Anticipate any problems associated with the management of his/her activity and propose solutions to avoid them
  • Manage the supply of worksite materials by collaborating with the logistics department
  • Report to the project manager and/or team leader on the state of decentralized stock (‘field’ stock) on his / her sites.
  • Take part in the evaluation of the technical competence of contractors
  • Respect Solidarités administrative procedures before, during and after each work project
  • Establish safety and security measures for each activity and ensure that these rules are respected by the workforce under his / her supervision and by the population

Reporting / Communication / Representation:

• Keep his / her monitoring tools and files archived in the Solidarités office, accessible to his / her team leader and/or project manager
• Take part in the drafting of project progress reports under the supervision of his / her team leader
• Take part in seminars and workshops related to the carrying-out of activities and to project objectives
• Report to the team leader regarding the development of activities and specific tasks that he/she has been assigned, any problems encountered and the quality of relations with the beneficiaries
• Report back all information or problems linked to his / her activity, Solidarités programs or safety issues
• Listen to the local population and authorities in order to identify any needs, complaints, or major events which could affect the activities of Solidarités
• Analyze the humanitarian situation by taking into account protection issues / Do No Harm to the population
• Collaborate with local authorities and administration
• Take part in restitution meetings and clusters on request

Profile
Personal Abilities:
Professional Experience:

• 1 year of experience in a similar position (NGO/Private or Public sector)

Languages:

• English (Kanuri, Shuwa, Kotoko a plus)

Technical Competences:
Training:

• Minimum of ND in Civil Engineering, water/sanitation engineering, geology/hydrology
• Relevant experience in borehole drilling, latrine construction or any building, structure and edifice of civil engineering
• Microsoft Office (Excel and Word skills), preferably GIS and drawing software (AutoCAD).

What We Offer

• Salary + food & housing contributions + social benefits (medical coverage, 24 days of Annual leaves per year, compassionate leaves, public holidays as announced by the government, festive bonus, Life insurance (covering death and permanent disability) etc.