Background
Justice, Development and Peace Commission (JDPC) is a non-governmental organization which has been engaged in developmental works in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa States for the past 50 years. JDPC also focuses on Agriculture, WaSH, Nutrition, MHPSS and other emergency programming, reaching out to all persons on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality.
Positions: WaSH OFFICER
Duration: 12 Months
Location: Michika/Hong LGA’s- Adamawa State
JDPC is inviting suitably qualified candidate for the above-mentioned position to work in Michika/Hong LGAs.
Candidate must be prepared to start work as soon as possible.
Positions: WaSH Officer
Duration: 12 Months
Location: Michika/Hong LGAs
Travel Required: Yes
Post Description:
The Water, Sanitation & Shelter Officer will lead on project implementation together with the Hygiene Promotion Officer. He/she will line manage a team of Field Engineers and will be responsible for both technical quality and compliance with project management standards as part of the day-to-day operations as part of JDPC’ Water, Sanitation & Shelter activities.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
• In coordination with the Program Manager and Procurement Officer identify and assess contractors, construction suppliers, vendors of WASH and Shelter NFI’s, prepare contracts and documentation for works in accordance with JDPC’ standard procedures.
• Lead all assessments for WASH and Shelter together with the Hygiene Promotion officer.
• Regularly monitor Field Engineers to ensure that quality of contractors’ work is achieved in specified time.
• In close coordination with the Hygiene Promotion officer, develop designs and BOQ for latrines, bathing areas, drainages and shelters. Ensuring that these are sound from a qualitative, quantitative and culturally appropriate point of view and follows SPHERE standards.
• Liaise with drilling contractors to ensure that any potential drilling activities are approved and based on hydrogeological and geophysical surveys.
• Lead on management of contractors and support Field Engineers to push for high-quality implementation.
• Keep regular contact with Bulamas and Landowners ensuring that all construction activities have been approved and appropriate agreements are in place.
• Plan all construction activities in close coordination with the Hygiene Promotion Officer and manage works to schedule.
• Ensure Field Engineers engages both hosts and IDP’s in consultation, mobilization and construction activities where these are community based.
• Encourage contractors to employ skilled and unskilled workers.
• Ensure that Field Engineers monitor that community workers and contractors adheres to Health and Safety standards during construction activities.
• Ensures that use of appropriate project management tools to plan, review and track progress on projects implementation as well as on the utilization of project resources.
• Ensure the development and implementation strong M&E systems using appropriate tools and resources to maximize project impact on beneficiaries
• Monitor project development and identify deviation from approved project plans and implement corrective measures when necessary to ensure that the partners meet the project objectives.
• Ensure timely and quality preparation of project narrative reports • Organize regular meetings with Field Engineers to follow activities.
• Together with the Hygiene Promotion Team Leader organize weekly update meetings for Field Engineers and Hygiene Promotion Officers.
• Any other responsibility that might be assigned to you by your Supervisor.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Hydrogeology, Construction Engineering or any other related discipline (higher qualification is an added advantage)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field of WASH and implementation experience of water supply, sanitation, construction or infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated capacity in technical support and coordination.
• Must have crossed –cultural sensitivity, problem solving and negotiation skills.
• Ability to cope and work under pressure.
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills.
• Effective multi-tasking, organizational capacity, prioritization skills are necessary.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members is essential.
Personal Skills
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analysis skills (qualitative and quantitative)
• Excellent one to one and group communication /information presentation skills
• Experience working with statistical computer software packages.
• Project design and management skills
• Goal oriented with ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast paced and complex environment.
• Flexible and proactive attitude towards problem-solving
• Experience in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene assessment methodologies
• Ability to develop BoQs and WaSH Projects
• Ability to design and interpret designs for WaSH projects.
• Familiarity with different hygiene and sanitation approached applicable in Emergency.
• Experience in using participatory approaches in project design and implementation.
• Knowledge of working with and through other partners in emergency situations.
• Ability to work in local language of area where we respond – attends meetings, deliver training, manage staff, etc.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should click Here to apply not later than 4pm on Monday the 25th, 2022.
Note: Females are encouraged to apply
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted afterwards
