WASH Engineer Assistant - Taiz

Deadline: Sunday, 15 August, 2021

Terms of Reference
 
Division           : Programs.
Location           : Taiz.
Reports to        : Project Manager.
 
Job Purpose:
The Field WASH Engineer will be responsible for the identification, design, implementation, monitoring and reporting on the progress of community construction and rehabilitation projects in the assigned districts.  S/he is Responsible for day-to-day field management, supervision and provision of regular technical backstopping to WASH and Community projects.
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed bills of quantities (BOQ), drawings and action plans for the construction/Rehabilitation works required at WATSAN facilities in the health centers and WASH & community projects in collaboration with WASH program officer and engineers’ staff and based on assessment and program requirements, ensuring that recommended work is within the minimum SPHERE standard.
• Work with WASH program officer to draw up works tender documents’ and provide technical support to Bid Committees.
• Oversee and create a community-based oversight system for all engineering works done by contractors.
• Where necessary, take samples for laboratory testing of materials and workmanship.
• Seek and obtain appropriate government sign-off on works at the critical stages; especially at the start and completion.
• Coordinate WASH construction activities with other local actors (governmental and non-governmental).  Build strong relationship with local and government partners, Local Water and Sanitation corporation, GARWSP.
• Supervise and be responsible for all technical aspects of project implementation, ensure they are completed in a timely, efficient and accurate manner according to standard engineering methods.
• Maintain material record at construction sites and ensure quality of all material arrived on all sites.
• Ensure the Contractor is compliant with Statutory Law and the organization safety and security protocols on all construction/rehab sites.
• As appropriate, ensure that the contractor maintains proper inventory control systems of commodities/goods transactions.
• Technical training of community volunteers, members of WASH committees, governmental staff and health canters’ admin staff on how to use and maintain the WATSAN facilities. 
• Ensure that variations are approved by the project manager according to the organization’s procedures before giving work order to the contractor.
• Verify incoming materials are of the highest quality and from acceptable country of origin.
• Certify achievement of contractual milestones, and provide reports to WASH officer/Project Manager so payment to contractors can be processed.
• Ensure community participation in all WASH infrastructure activities.
• Regularly update project implementation plans to the project manager with associated time lines.
• Develop and implement safety standard checklists ensuring that beneficiaries’ safety is central.
• Ensure a safe working environment for all people involved in project implementation.
• Is responsible for maintaining detailed work plans and written records of engineering work undertaken in the project.  
• Is responsible for a high degree of awareness regarding the security situation in the project area.  
• Watch and report on any new needs arising in the project target areas.
• Write and submit weekly activity technical reports and filed visit reports at critical points of the construction/rehabilitation works.
• Participate in a field-level needs assessment/survey/data collection of proposed community WASH activities in coordination with project team, NWSA, GRWASP and other stakeholders; and develop a comprehensive bill of quantities (BOQs); prepare a detailed report of assessment/survey findings.
• To conduct technical assessment and feasibility survey for all water and sanitation infrastructure in targeted area.
• To conduct need assessment for all water, sanitation infrastructure, community assets, (Latrine, water supply system, water treatment units, agriculture sites, etc.) in targeted areas.
• Provide technical support for Field WASH engineer assistants, field monitors, water quality monitors, water community volunteers, site technicians supervisors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning:

• Ensure that WASH infrastructure construction and rehabilitation works are carried out according to BOQs, drawings, quality standards established by the organization through quality checklists. 
• Weekly reporting of data in order to follow up the standard project and strategic indicators (number of beneficiaries, number and type of activities completed).
• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to the organization and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.
• Follow all the organization’s protocols and regulations according to guidance provided by the direct supervisor.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Preparation of weekly work plan for WASH team and sharing with line manager
• Ensure that WASH infrastructure construction and rehabilitation works are carried out according to BOQs, drawings, quality standards established by the organization through quality checklists and other tools.
• Preparation of weekly, monthly and field visit reports and sharing with line manager on timely manner.
• Ensure proper Record keeping for all WASH infrastructure activities in hard and soft form.

Qualifications, Experiences, and Skills:
 

• University Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, Architecture, relevant disciplines, or equivalent field experience.
• 2 + years related experience and some supervisory experience; or equivalent training experience. 
• Experience or knowledge of working and living in relevant regions/contexts.
• NGO or humanitarian programming experience.
• Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Effective use of computers – Word and Excel and preferably a design and drawing software (Autocad, Reviet, etc.).
• Oral and written Language skills in English.

HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their updated CVs to careers.ye@gmail.com, by Aug 15, 2021 at the latest, mentioning the job title in the subject line. Emails without such indication will not be considered. 

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