Background:
Malteser International is an international humanitarian aid organization. It is the relief agency of the Catholic Sovereign Order of Malta and fulfills its mission to “serve the poor and the sick”. Our Vision, we aspire to a world where all individuals – particularly those in need and those who are displaced – live a life of health and dignity.
Job Description Emergency WASH Officer
Position: Emergency WASH Officer.
Department: WASH
Supervisor: MJK Area Coordinator
Following the floods in Borno State, Malteser International is recruiting 1 WASH Officer to implement a project to respond to the needs of affected people.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: MJK Area Coordinator
Staff reporting to this post: Emergency WASH Assistant
The incumbent of this position represents Malteser International values and principles in interactions with staff and external audiences for the response to floods in Maiduguri. The post holder will be responsible for overall community mobilization and engagement, timely planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring and review of the project. He oversees the Emergency Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) components of the South Sudan Joint Response Emergency Project – Phase 3 (SSJR 3) for its successful implementation according to approved donor and government agreements.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY :
- Plan the weekly activities for his/her team and have them approved by his/her Line Manager:
- Plan human resources needs (daily workers, workers…)
- Plan tool and material needs (request from stock)
- Anticipate administrative issues (requests in advance)
- Anticipate logistics issues (transport, communication means…)
- To ensure the Emergency Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) component of the project is implemented according to the approved donor and government agreements.
- Mobilise the community to participate in the project and encourage all groups to participate in the project.
- Facilitate trainings and promotional activities towards improving the hygiene and sanitation practices of the local experts and communities
- Ensure that WASH activities are integrated with other activities for optimum benefit of the beneficiaries.
- Develop and regularly update a detailed project work plan guiding the project implementation and ensure this is used by the project team to monitor project progress towards completion the WASH component of the project.
- Coordinate and attend WASH related meetings at Camp level and all coordination meetings
- Liaise with other actors for appropriate response in WASH sector in close consultation with the immediate supervisors
- Provide a weekly, monthly and periodical progress reports both for internal and external consumption to the MJK Area Coordinator.
- Oversee Monitoring and Evaluation activities in WASH component.
- Comply with all relevant policies and procedures with respect to child protection, health and safety, security, equal opportunities and other relevant policies
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential
- At least 2 years relevant project management experiences in emergencies, or WASH related projects in international NGOs or similar organisations.
- Experience CCCM setting is well appreciated
- Understanding of and experience in the project implementation techniques, participatory planning, implementation and monitoring basic practices.
- Experience in assessment, design, bill of quantity preparation and hygiene promotion tools in WASH
- Proven skills on managing changes, achieving results, ensuring quality, team building and capacity building.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including cultural sensitivity, assertiveness and negotiating skills.
- Ability and willingness to work in remote rural areas and under pressure as part of a professional team
- Prepare terms of reference and contractual agreements with contractors.
- Experience in developing and monitoring budgets
- Computer literate in word processing, excel packages and internet use
- An understanding of child rights and their protection and fulfilment in the development context.
- Spoken and written fluency in English and computer literacy (MS Office and email/internet);)
Qualifications
- BA / BSc Degree or more in Civil and Water Engineering, Environmental Health, Sanitary Engineering, Hydraulics and Water Resource Development and other related fields
- Excellent presentational skills.
- Be immediately available.
Applications
The qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications before 05/10/2024
The recruitment is done on a rolling base and may terminate before the deadline.
The effectiveness of the position is subject to availability of funding.
