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• Carry out water testing at randomly selected water collection points to check the
level of free chlorine, if it is at an acceptable range and advise the Senior WASH Technician if an adjustment is necessary for lower or higher levels.
• Prepare water quality reports and update water quality data records.
• Assist the officer in preparing needs assessments and site assessments, like latrines and water distribution points needed in camps, water stations rehabilitation needs, water and sewage Networks assessments, camps assessments, etc, and preparation of technical documentation.
• Visit communities (formal and informal settlements, neighbourhoods, camps, etc…)
and conduct consultations and assessments about their needs
• Assist the officer in preparing detailed BoQs for the rehabilitation of water stations, water networks, sewage networks, latrines in camps and informal settlements, water distribution points, and any other work related to WASH.
• Assist the officer in preparing all the supporting documentation for payment to contractors.
• Prepare other documents related to WASH activities, such as official communication
Letters to local authorities, MoUs, assist the officer in the preparation of contracts, etc…
Supervision of rehabilitation works
• Monitor, independently and closely, rehabilitation works in water stations, water networks, sewage networks, WASH facilities in camps, etc, through regular visits to the site. The assistant will have to visit the works at least weekly and ensure that the works are according to the specifications.
• Fill monitor sheets as per Organization template, stating the works done in the period
• Ensure that all construction and rehabilitation works are carried out in a safe and responsible manner; ensure the contractor complies with best practices to ensure safe and responsible construction sites, including adherence to Organization’s internal guidelines on Health and Safety.
• Notify the Officer and WASH Manager/Coordinator of any issue that may arise during the works (such as delay, requests from the contractor, problems with bad quality, etc)
• Coordinate work with local authorities, city councils, water departments, camp managements, other partners, suppliers and contractors, and other actors.
Supervision and support of rehabilitated facilities
• Visit regularly facilities rehabilitated by Organization, such as water stations, networks, facilities in camps, etc, and ensure that they are functioning properly
• Assist with routine maintenance in the rehabilitated facilities
• Support in capacity building trainings to water department’ operators, by giving sessions according to their own specialist.
• Conduct assessments and consultations to detect the needs of water departments and stations, in terms of training and equipment
Other:
• Support the officer in discussions with local authorities
• Provide technical assistance to the WASH team according to the technical speciality of the assistant and its degree.
• Comply with all of Organization’s policies and procedures (finance, logistics, HR, security management etc).
• Promote and ensure compliance with the requirements of Organization's Programme Participants Protection Policy and accountability commitments to ensure maximum protection to Programme beneficiaries across the programmes.
• Undertake other related duties as may reasonably be assigned by the line manager.
Essential
• Secondary education certificate
• Previous experience in engineering works (construction, water networks, electrical/mechanical works, water quality procedures etc);
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, and other engineering programs as Autocad or Epanet;
• Familiarity with Sphere standards, especially the ones related to WASH;
• Ability to visit (daily) different project sites, in different districts;
• Excellent interpersonal and nonviolent communication skills;
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and values;
• Commitment to Organization, equal opportunity, and gender practices;
• Flexibility under pressure and in response to changing needs;
• Ability to maintain the highest degree of discretion;
• Good written and spoken English skills are essential.
Desirable
• Civil engineering, hydraulics, electricity, mechanics or related field.
• Former NGO work experience is highly desired.