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Mission / Objectives

• Under the supervision of the Watsan Team Leader and in functional link with the Wash Activity manager the Watsan Officer will supervise all wash activities in the field, respecting deadlines and technical requirements.
• He/She will comply with the core humanitarian principles of neutrality, impartiality, humanity and independence as well as with the principles and mandate of Solidarités International at all times.

List of Main Tasks
Implementation & Supervision of Water & Sanitation Activities

• Under the supervision of the Watsan Team Leader, take part in logistical and administrative organization and the planning and preparation of activities
• Produce technical files (BoQs, Scope of work, Drawing etc.) according to the identified needs, standards and available resources.
• Ensure the construction and/or the maintenance of construction works using Solidarités International tools (in particular) and according to Solidarités International internal rules:
• Take part in the identification of sites where work is to be carried out
• Carry out technical assessments of identified sites and make recommendations for appropriate tailored interventions
• Train daily workers and other hired skilled labourers
• Allocate tasks and supervise the on-site workforce according to instructions given by the Watsan Team Leader
• Carry out work according to technical guidelines and estimates
• Provide the Watsan Team Leader with requests regarding material, tools or service needs on regular basis according to the needs;
• Produce with the supplier the Quality and Quantity check at the end of each work in order to release payment using SI’s internal tools
• Supervise contractors and engage with communities, and ensure the best use of available resources
• Organize, plan and supervise community participation
• Manage the supply of worksite materials as instructed by the Watsan Team Leader by collaborating with the logistics department
• Report to the Watsan Team Leader / WASH Program Manager on the state of ‘field’ stock on his/her sites.
• Take part to the evaluation of the technical competence of contractors/plumbers
• 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
• Provide training to all relevant beneficiaries (health facility workers, daily labourers, beneficiaries) to ensure the safe and appropriate use of facilities installed.

Reporting/communication /representation:

• Keep his/her monitoring tools and files archived in the Solidarités office, accessible to his/her Watsan Team Leader or WASH Program Manager
• Take part in the drafting of project progress reports under the supervision of the Watsan Team Leader
• Take part in seminars and workshops related to the carrying out of activities and to project objectives when requested by the Watsan Team Leader or WASH Program Manager
• Report to the Watsan Team Leader the progress of the activities he/she oversees according to Solidarités International reporting template
• Report back all information or problems linked to his/her activity, Solidarités programs or safety issues
• Listen to and coordinate with the local population and authorities to identify any needs, complaints, or major events which could affect the activities of Solidarités
• Analyse the humanitarian situation by considering protection issues/Do No Harm to the population
• Take part in lessons learnt workshops and other program evaluation activities
• Represent Solidarités International at local and construction site level when requested by the Watsan Team Leader or the program manager.

Requirements

• Studies: Master's Degree, First Degree (Bachelor) B.Eng or Minimum of ND in Civil Engineering, Water or Sanitation Engineering, Geology or Hydrology.
• Experience: Candidate must possess 1 year of practical work experience in similar role in (NGO, Private or Public sector) Previous experience with Solidarités International is highly desirable.
• Languages: Strong communication skills are essential, with fluency in English mandatory. Proficiency in Hausa, Kanuri or Shuwa is an added advantage.
• Personal Qualities: Candidate should be reliable, honest, and accountable, with the ability to manage stress effectively. A team player with strong technical competence.
• Project related skills: good knowledge of project cycle, project implementation and project follow-up.
• Computer Skills: Good knowledge of CAD Software (Auto CAD Archi CAD etc) and should demonstrate solid proficiency in MS Office applications—particularly Word, PowerPoint and advanced Excel.

What We Offer
Salary + transport & housing allowance + social benefits+ Leave allowance (medical coverage, 24 days of Annual leaves per year, compassionate leaves, public holidays as announced by government, festive bonus, medical insurance, Life insurance - covering death and permanent disability) etc.

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Job Summary

• Under the supervision of the Watsan Team Leader and in functional link with the Shelter advisor Assistant, the shelter Officer will lead and supervise shelter work projects, respecting deadlines and technical requirements.
• He / She will comply with the core humanitarian principles of neutrality, impartiality, humanity and independence as well as with the principles and mandate of Solidarités International at all times.

Responsibilities
Set-up and operational monitoring:

• Under the supervision of the Watsan Team Leader, He/she will 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 (carpenters, mason, …) and daily workers
• Control the quality/quantity of the materials arriving in the construction site
• Be in charge of given the materials to the IDPs
• Allocate the on-site workforce according to instructions given by the team leader or Shelter advisor assistant
• Carry out work according to technical guidelines and estimates and follow the recommendation of the Shelter Coordinator or Shelter advisor assistant.
• Controls the quality of the implementation
• Respect deadlines established with his/her supervisor or project manager
• Supervise operational teams, contractors and 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 program manager assistant on the state of decentralized stock (‘field’ stock) on his/her sites.
• Take part to 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:

• Fill and send daily report to the Watsan Team leader,
• Fill and send concrete test report, and quality check report
• Fill and send monitoring report
• 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 his supervisor 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 to identify any needs, complaints, or major events which could affect the activities of Solidarités
• Analyze the humanitarian situation by considering protection issues/Do No Harm to the population
• Collaborate with local authorities and administration
• Take part in restitution meetings and clusters on request

Requirements

• Studies: Minimum of HND in Civil Engineering, Architecture or related field
• Experience: minimum of 1 year experience in a similar position or BSC In Engineering/Construction with 6 Months experience (NGO/Other Private or public sector)
• Languages: English and Kanuri/Shuwa
• Project related skills: Good Knowledge of project Cycle, Project Implementation, Project Follow up.
• Computer Skills: Good Knowledge in CAD Software (Auto CAD, Archi CAD etc.), Good Knowledge in Excel, Power Point and Word Application.

What we offer

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

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Mission / Objectives

• Under the supervision of the Activity Manager and in functional link with the PM, the HP TL will lead and supervise all hygiene promotion related activities of the projects, respecting deadlines and technical requirements.
• He/She will comply with the core humanitarian principles of neutrality, impartiality, humanity and independence as well as with the principles and mandate of Solidarités International at all times.

List of main tasks
Setting up the activities /control and supervision:

• Plan the weekly activities for his/her team and have them approved by his/her Project Manager:
• Plan human resources need (daily workers, workers...)
• plan tool and material needs (request from stock)
• anticipate administrative issues (requests in advance)
• Anticipate logistics issues (transport, communication means...)
• Organize and carry out, with his/her team, tasks assigned by his/her Project Manager
• Supervise and monitor each stage of activity. Ensure that standards and instructions given by his/her Project Manager, as well as Solidarités procedures, are followed
• Respect schedules and deadlines agreed upon with his/her Project Manager
• Report back any problems and constraints encountered during the activities and suggest operational solutions

Logistics and Administration:

• When recruiting daily workers, follow procedures and directives outlined by his/her Project manager and the administrative service
• Train his/her team members to use and maintain the available tools correctly
• Track usage with monitoring tools provided
• Enforce safety procedures
• Ensure that safety procedures are followed by members of his/her team
• Monitor the quality and quantity of material delivered to working sites
• Ensure the receipt and storage of material and equipment necessary for his/her work to be carried out on site

Reporting / communication:

• Take part in weekly program meetings and clusters on request
• Keep his/her monitoring tools and files archived in the Solidarités office, accessible to his/her Team Leader and/or project manager
• Draw up and submit a weekly task report (which should include progress made by the team) to his/her project manager
• Take part in the drafting of the monthly program pack
• Establish and maintain good relations with local participants and communities (populations) in the operational fields
• Listen to the populations and local participants in the field and report to his/her project manager any non-technical or safety-related issues which could affect the activities or safety of Solidarités International teams

Profile Forsaken

• Studies: Bsc in Public Health, Nursing and Midwifery, Environmental Health, Education or Similar Field
• Experience: Candidate must possess 2 years of practical experience in similar position or 1 year experience (NGO or Public Sector). Previous experience with Solidarités International is highly desirable.
• Languages: Strong communication skills are essential, with fluency in English mandatory. Proficiency in Hausa (additional local languages a plus)
• Personal Qualities: Candidate should be reliable, honest, and accountable, with the ability to manage stress effectively. A team player with strong Technical Competence.
• Computer Skills: The candidate should demonstrate solid proficiency in MS Office applications—particularly Word, PowerPoint, advanced Excel and Kobo Collect.
• Project Related Skills: good knowledge of Project Cycle, Project implementation and Project Follow UP.
• Female Candidates are highly preferred for this role.

What we offer

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