Post Title: Water Technician - PDP BASES Project No. Required: 1 (one) Duty Station: Somali Regional State, Dekasuftu Reports to: Woreda Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Officer Reporting to position: N/A Duration: One year with possible extension Salary: Attractive compensation Packages
Introduction
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Who we are
Islamic Relief is an international relief and development charity founded in 1984 with its headquarters in Birmingham, UK. As well as responding to disasters and emergencies, Islamic Relief promotes sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities - regardless of race, religion or gender. The office officially started operation in Ethiopia in 2004. Islamic Relief Ethiopia (IRE) is operational in the Somali Region with a base office in Hargelle town; Afder zone and Fafan Zone, Afar Region; Ewa district & Semera, and an additional operational office in Addis Ababa.
JOB PURPOSE
Reporting to the Woreda Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Officer (WaSHO), the Water Technician will be responsible to provide support to Consortium Members (CMs) in assessment and specifying maintenance needs for equipments, preparation of simple and practical operation guidelines for pumps and gen-sets. He/she will work closely with the WaSHO; specifically be charged with supporting the CMs WASH Teams in planning, designing, development of BoQs and overall budgeting, technical implementation of water supply systems including rehabilitation and training of Operation & Maintenance teams and Water Management Committees and Woreda water office staffs.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Program implementation
Working closely with the WaSHO, support CMs WASH Teams in planning, designing, development of detailed Bills of Quantities and overall budgeting and, preparation of bid documents for implementation of water supply systems.
Support CMs WASH Teams in identification of electro-mechanical requirements for water systems.
Support CMs project teams to ensure active participation and involvement of Woreda water, health & education offices, local government and community structures and beneficiaries in planning, implementation, supervision, monitoring and evaluation of construction projects.
Support CMs technical teams in the process of conducting detailed assessments for project sites, draft layouts and designs of water supply systems, developed in a participatory process that incorporate the needs of the community, including those of women and vulnerable members of the community. Whenever necessary, advice WaSHO on possible relocations based on assessment findings and discussions with Woreda administration.
Support CMs in preparation of specification, bid evaluation and analysis for supply of electro-mechanical equipments, supply of O&M tools and spare parts.
Support CMs in conducting water quality surveillance and testing, building capacity of Woreda water/health bureaus staff in carrying out water quality testing at water points and households.
Contribute towards development of standard Water Management Committee and system Operators selection and training guideline for PDB-BASES project.
Contribute towards development of specification and standard list of minor O&M tools, and easily moving parts for electromechanical equipments.
Any other relevant duties as may be assigned by the WaSHO, WASH and Technical Lead.
Coordination
Support CMs in ensuring faster linkages with Woreda water office operational and maintenance unit for effective utilization of their electro-mechanical competencies.
Attend Woreda WASH task force and coordination meetings as assigned by the WaSHO.
When assigned by WaSHO, represent PDP-BASES WASH sector in cluster coordination meetings and provide prompt feedback.
Reporting
To submit biweekly and monthly program activity plans to the WaSHO and be responsible for providing support to the CMs for the implementation, supervision, monitoring and reporting of all project activities in the areas of assignment.
Submit biweekly and monthly activity reports to WaSHO.
Participate in preparation of sector reports for submission to PDP-BASES Management office, Government and donors.
Monitoring and Evaluation
In liaison with CMs, ensure regular monitoring of program activities to determine the success of interventions and recommend any changes in program design to the WaSHO.
Supervision
The position has no direct supervisee; however, the job holder will:-
Collaborate with Community Development Officer and Sanitation and Hygiene Promoter to provide regular feedback to CMs on the performance and areas for improvement in the WASH sector or activities under PDP-BASES.
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: Internal
Working in consultations with Environmental Health Manager, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion Officer/s, Community Development Officer and WASH Technical Lead.
In liaison with CMs, working to support CMs WASH Teams who are in charge of planning and implementation of WASH activities under PDP-BASES.
External
Provide any relevant support sort by CMs to coordinate and collaborate with Regional and Woreda Water and Health Officers, Kebele leaders and Extension workers.
Working together with the Sanitation & Hygiene Promoter and Community Development Officer support CMs in capacity building for Water Management Committees and Sanitation and Hygiene volunteers.
Job Requirement
REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:
Diploma in water technology or related electromechanical works.
Minimum 4 years experience in implementation of large scale construction projects, preferably WASH projects in humanitarian, NGO or Government organizations.
Proven knowledge of hydrology and construction management.
Computer literacy in MS word, Excel and CAD.
Fluency in Somali language is a pre requisite
Good in written and spoken English
Previous relevant experience in the INGO sector is an asset
Skills and Abilities
Familiarity with the Somali culture.
Ability to work in stressful conditions, with limited social services, sometimes insecure and limited movements.
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and in a highly results oriented work culture.
Knowledge, skill and experience in participatory methods for promoting ownership.