WASH Officer (Sinjar)

[Sinjar,Iraq ]

PRESENTATION OF THE ORGANIZATION

SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL is a French humanitarian organization which provides aid and assistance to victims of war or natural disaster. For over 38 years the association has focused on meeting three vital needs – water, food and shelter. Currently present in Iraq since 2017, SI carries out emergency / post-emergency programs in Wash sector in Mosul region.

 

MISSION:

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Wash Officer will:

• Implement and monitor water, sanitation and hygiene activities: water network rehabilitation, household connections, water quality monitoring, and hygiene promotion activities respecting technical requirements and deadlines under the supervision of the WaSH Team Leader.
• Provide full support to workers and contractors on assigned on program activities on the field.
• Collect data and sources of verifications for program progress and achievements.

 

List of Main Tasks:

Set-up and operational monitoring

• Supervise water network rehabilitations in coordination with DoW engineers, vulnerable household water connections
• Follow closely contractors on water network rehabilitations activities
• Support on monitoring (work progress, quantity and quality) for assigned activities, including water quality monitoring when required
• Anticipate and share any problems associated with the carrying out of his/her activity and resolve any problems
• Report on a regular basis to the  Team Leader about program implementation and the difficulties faced in the field and report quickly in case of problem or change
• Respect deadlines established with the WaSH  Team Leader
• Conduct basic training on technical issue
• Be sensible to any information concerning the security in the area, report it as well as any incident to the SH Team Leader
• Collect monitoring data using SI tools (KoBo, ODK, etc.):

• Contribute to data collection at field level (overseeing surveys, implementing survey and post Intervention monitoring survey) and make sure that all available aspects are covered.
• Ensure that all data is entered on time and check their consistency and quality.
• Under the responsibility of the team leader, participate in the logistical and administrative organization, planning and preparation of field operations.
• Identify local resources capable of helping in the preparation and accomplishment of the activities of Solidarités International
• Remain in touch with the population and local authorities to understand needs, complaints, and major events that may have an impact on the activities of Solidarités International
• Analyze the humanitarian situation taking into account the production problems / Do No Harm policy for the population
• Apply safety & security procedures in field operations
• Conduct sensitization activities with beneficiaries:
  • using Solidarités International resources
  • sending messages determined by the Solidarités International official in charge of operations
  • adapting methods to the different populations
• Participate in the creation and monitoring of committees, and the training of its members
• Monitor and distribute WaSH activity report.

• Other related tasks requested by line manager.

 

Reporting / communication / representation

• Report  to WaSH Team Leader all information related to activities, and security context or any event that may affect SI activities and security.
• Listen to the local population and authorities in order to identify any needs, complaints, or major events which could affect the activities of SI
• Report every day to Supervisors regarding progress on activities.
• Coordinate with support staff (logistic and administration), all staff involved in the program.
• Participate in coordinating and organising field visits carried out by donors and SI internal staff.
• Have and promote a good behaviour on the field as Solidarités International employee.

PROFILE FORSAKEN

Studies: Engineering Bachelor in Engineering in related field to wash or Higher Degree.

Experience: Wash

Languages: Arabic, English

IT: High IT skills

Qualification: Previous Experience at least 1 year.

To apply for the position, please send your application with a resume, cover letter, and work certificate to the email:

[email protected]

The subject of the email should be: WASH Officer (Sinjar)

Deadline for submitting applications: 31^st of July 2021

Due to the large number of CVs received, if you don’t receive an answer after 2 weeks of vacancy closing, consider your application is not considered any further in the recruitment