Job Details
Action Contre la Faim (ACF), is an International Humanitarian Organization which is private, non-political, non-denomination and non-profit making. Action Contre la Faim vocation is to save lives by combating hunger, disease and those crises threatening the lives of vulnerable men, women and children. ACF currently operates in 46 countries globally and conduct programs in nutrition, food security, health, water and sanitation.
WASH Supervisor
Location: Hajja
Duration: to 31/12/2018
Number of Positions: 1
Assignment: Conduct the implementation of water supply and sanitation infrastructures, and Hygiene promotion activities which can be implicated in its quality of construction/ rehabilitation its impact analysis and its integration.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Objective 1 : Prepare and keep the lists of beneficiaries up to date :
Activities :
- Participate on need and impact assessment.
- Ensure that beneficiaries are informed of the vulnerability, selection, targeting and registration procedure;
- Input and up-date beneficiary data; For Hygiene and water and sanitation facilities.
- Prepare lists and beneficiary/distribution cards.
- Prepare the list of water committees and water point beneficiaries.
- Ensure adherence to selection and targeting criteria.
Objective 2 : Develop strategies to promote hygiene promotion :
Activities :
- Participate in planning and implementation of water and sanitation infra structures at community and HF levels.
- Organize community visits (including in HF sites) to identify the deficiencies in terms of hygiene and the use of water ;
- Participate in the elaboration of courses adapted to the promotion of hygiene with the Programme Managers.
- Elaborate teaching tools (IEC materials) adapted to various levels of the population.
- Apply the methodologies and technical guidelines defined for community hygiene promotion ;
- Elaborate a schedule of awareness raising activities ;
- Participate in evaluation missions and in the distribution of hygiene kits ;
- Check the advancement of activities and the impact of the sensitising sessions ;
- Ensure water analysis: physical, bacteriological and chemical analyses done properly.
- Collect and compile the analytical reports for the water quality results
Objective 3 : Implement the project’s water and sanitation activities :
Activities :
- Organize information meetings with community members on technical aspects: use of water points, maintenance and repair of pumps, how to obtain spare parts.
- Evaluate the quantities of equipment and materials (BOQ) required for the worksites ;
- Determine the quality of the required equipment and materials ;
- Supervise the quality of contractors work and efficient material usage.
- Manage the advancement of the work within agreed timeframes
- Ensure work is completed as agreed within the contract.
- Ensure that water samples are taken at water points (in communities and OTP sites);
- Ensure water analysis: physical, bacteriological and chemical analyses done properly.
- Collect and compile the analytical report from the water quality technician.
- Evaluate and advice the Program Manager on project needs (HR, financial, logistics).
- Identify and anticipate problems or constraints.
- Follow the project’s advancement by regular field visits ;
- Propose solutions or improvements for better performance of the project and the field teams;
- Write activity weekly report and contribute to the monthly report.
Objective 5: Organize and supervise the project team & reporting and Represent the Organization when liaising with its partners.
Activities :
- Assist in training, assessing, promoting the team.
- Organize the work of the team: optimize the distribution of tasks according to the members’ potentials.
- Preparation and regular follow up of team’s work schedule according to assigned tasks.
- Ensure technical support to the team.
- Weekly report and contribute to the monthly report.
- Evaluate and advice the Program Manager and the deputy program manager on project needs (HR, financial, logistics)
- Explain the project’s activities and objectives to partners and the population.
- Develop contacts with partner, community leaders and key stakeholders to explain and promote the project.
- Act as a link between the Organization and the partner.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- At least two years relevant professional experience in the WASH field preferably with international organization.
- Capability to appraise water supply and sanitation facilities determining current status, needs/gaps, improvements needed,
- Professional skill in needs identification, costs estimation and BoQs preparation,
- Skills in excel analysis and data base management,
ESSENTIAL
- Proven ability to manage a team.
- Good report writing and interpersonal skills
- Experience in WaSH in Emergency/Health Facilities infrastructures development would be a distinct advantage.
PREFERRED
- Good Knowledge of the project area.
- Coordination skills
How To Apply
Qualified candidates meeting the above requirements are requested to send an application comprising a detailed CV and cover letter in English, Clearly mention the position you have applied for in the subject while submitting your application, to recruitment@ye.missions-acf.org latest by 16 of July 2018. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
