Full time Jobs Kigoma, Nyarugusu WASH Jobs
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: WASH Technical Assistant Sanitation
Reports to: WASH Officer
Supervision of: Incentive workers
Duty station: Nyarugusu Camp
Travel: 10%
Duration and type of contract: 12 months with possibility of extension subject to funding availability
Reports to: WASH Officer
Supervision of: Incentive workers
Duty station: Nyarugusu Camp
Travel: 10%
Duration and type of contract: 12 months with possibility of extension subject to funding availability
All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The purpose of the assistant position is to assist in the day-to-day implementation of the WASH project.
Generic responsibilities
- Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
- Assist with the implementation of the support function portfolio according to plan of action
- Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
- Ensure proper filing of documents
- Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function
Specific responsibilities
- Supervise and monitor construction of sanitation facilities (household and institutional latrines)
- Request latrine construction materials from the warehouse in a timely manner, supervise and monitor distribution of latrines construction materials to the beneficiaries.
- Monitor and ensure proper usage of the latrine construction materials, assets and tools.
- Monitor proper positioning of the latrines on the site
- Facilitate community mobilization for all activities related to the provision of sanitation facilities and hygiene promotion, in close coordination with the NRC shelter team
- Facilitate effective implementation of sanitation activities which includes supervision and monitoring of latrine construction, fabrication of slabs and ensuring tasks are completed correctly and on schedule
- Conduct latrine coverage assessments and continuous gap identification and analysis.
- Take account of gender, protection, HIV, the environment, and other important cross-cutting concerns in program design, implementation, and reporting; carries out activities in a way that reflects the needs of specific groups and individuals e.g. elderly people, minority groups, children, and people with disabilities
- Capacity building, supervision and monitoring of refugee incentive workers.
- Represent NRC in relevant meetings when called upon.
- Take part in general assessments, upon request
QUALIFICATIONS
Competencies
- Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:
Generic professional competencies:
- Experience from working as a WASH Assistant or Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context
- Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
- Fluency in English, oral and written
- Participate in appropriate professional development of project portfolio
- At all times in and outside work adhere to NRC Code of Conduct
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
- Bachelor degree Environmental Engineering, civil engineering , municipal industrial engineering or relevant practical experience. Possibly experience in social work and / or humanitarian assistance.
- Proficiency in use basic computer software such as MS Project, Excel, Word, Power point, AutoCAD, ArchCAD.
- Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to explain and present technical information.
- Experience in community mobilization
- Knowledge of Kirundi
- Political and cultural awareness
- Ability to work independently in a result oriented multi-tasking and multi-cultural environment
- Sensitivity to the needs and priorities of disadvantaged populations (minority groups etc)
Additional information
- Salary: Based upon the NRC grading scale
This position is open to all Nationals. ”Female candidates are encouraged to apply”.
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