Terms of Reference
 
Division               : Programs.
Location               : Marib.
Reports to           : Field WASH & Shelter Engineer/ Project Manager.
 
About The Organization:
YFCA is a leading, Humanitarian, non-Governmental, non-Profit, non-denominational and impartial Organization established in 1976 to improve woman and child health.  Dramatic changes in YFCA mandate were introduced gradually to accommodate the emerging needs of women, children, youth and vulnerable groups.  From that Health perspective, YFCA programs incorporate wider thematic interventions including WASH, Shelter, and Nutrition, Food Security, Agriculture and Livelihood, Education, Early Recovery and Protection. To pursue its unchanging humanitarian mission, YFCA will thoughtfully continue its expansion process to respond to the ever-changing needs of affected communities and vulnerable groups.

Job Propose:
The Field WASH & Shelter Engineer Assistant will assist in the identification, design, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the progress of community construction and rehabilitation projects in the assigned districts. Heshe will provide day-to-day field management support, supervision, and technical assistance to WASH, Shelter, and community projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in conducting shelter and physical infrastructure needs assessments in IDP sites.
• Assist in conducting water and sanitation needs assessments, evaluating available resources, and assessing the capacity of existing systems in IDP sites.
• Support the preparation of technical drawings, specification lists, and Bills of Quantities for rehabilitation and installations.
• Assist in the regular monitoring and maintenance of shelter and infrastructure situations in the sites.
• Coordinate closely with WASH and Shelter stakeholders and public institutions.
• Manage and update relevant project activity information.
• Maintain proper and timely communication with the Field WASH & Shelter Engineer/ Project Manager regarding project implementation needs through weekly reports or ad hoc requests.
• Support the development of Bills of Quantities for works in coordination with the Field WASH & Shelter Engineer/ Project Manager and Logistic Specialist.
• Assist in supervising daily implementing tasks and activities, including direct supervision of implementing contractors to ensure accurate implementation of WASH and shelter interventions.
• Consider gender, protection, and GBV concerns in all aspects of activities.
• Assist in managing beneficiaries and ensuring comprehensive briefings on the objective, expected output, and overall implementation strategy of any given activity.
• Submit necessary field reports to the Field WASH & Shelter Engineer/ Project Manager, including weekly and monthly reports, distribution reports, meeting minutes, etc.
• Perform other relevant tasks as requested by the Field WASH & Shelter Engineer/ Project Manager.

 
Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

• University Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, Architecture, relevant disciplines, or equivalent field experience.
• At least one year related experience and some supervisory experience; or equivalent training experience. 
• Continuous studying and training in the job is required.
• 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.
• Registration with a relevant professional authority in Yemen.
• Experience or knowledge of working and living in relevant regions/contexts.
• NGO or humanitarian programming experience.

HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their updated CVs to hr@yfca.ngo, by 18 Dec 2022 at the latest, mentioning the job title in the subject line. Emails without such indication will not be considered.
 
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.