Project Officer- Engineer

[Ba’qubah,Iraq ]

• The Project Officer will spend their time working in Diyala Governorate in a technical role. The Project officer will focus primarily on water sources and community infrastructure in the conflict affected people’s locations and need to be flexible to support the hygiene programs.
• Preparing bill of quantities for designing, maintaining and rehabilitation of water sources and schemes and community assets
• Assessment of water and sanitation needs, available resources and the capacity of existing systems for conflict affected people’s settlements.
• Consulting with community representatives (including women) about access, design and management of water systems and sanitation facilities, as well as hygiene promotion needs.
• Assisting with operation of the water supply system ensuring that beneficiaries have sufficient water.
• Monitoring water quality when needed.
• Design and implement sanitation systems for latrines, liquid and solid wastes, other community facilities, including drainage and vector control.
• Set up maintenance systems, train staff and arrange repairs pipe networks, drainage systems and sanitation facilities
• Liaise with the Health team in providing support for hygiene campaigns and working together to improve community ownership and engagement.

• To participate in the need assessment to identify the most vulnerable households in Diyala to be supported with WASH activities
• To work closely with the Project Coordinator in planning for the project activities and share regular plan with project manager and Head of Programs as per request. 

• Develop an implementation plan and ensure the effective tracking of the project
• Develop an action plan strategy for the implementation stage of this project to ensure the effectiveness of a collaborative service system approach

• To develop progress reports based on monitoring plan and Log frame
• Coordinate with the stakeholders for the success of the project and attend meeting and cluster meetings when needed to represent the organization  
• Conduct regular visits to the field for project activities implementation
• Conduct regular follow-up and with the project beneficiaries’ activities 
• Conduct regular field visit to monitor project progress identify problem and recommend solution
• Participate in need assessment and feedback to the project management and data collection
• Prepare reports on weekly, monthly, quarterly and Annually basis
• Perform assigned related task by the project management

• Minimum of Bachelor Degree in Civil or construction Engineering, Development studies or related field
• 3–5-year experience in the field of WASH infrastructure construction and rehabilitation working with INGOs/NGOs

• Previous experience working in the same field is an advantage
• Extensive experience in working for NGO or INGOs on Development fields with a minimum of three years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated capacities to establish and maintain strong, collaborative working relationships with government officials, local organizations, communities and other stakeholders.
• English & Arabic language proficiency (speaking, reading, writing).
• Good writing and reporting skills
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in computer applications (MS Word, Excel, Power point)

If you are reliable, service minded, discreet, dedicated and a highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to IRW’s values and beliefs, please apply by downloading the application pack from below link and forward the completed form to [email protected] on or before the closing date (7^th October 2021).

Please write the position title (Project Officer-Diyala) in the subject of the email. 

CVs will not be accepted

 Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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