Wash Officer At Sorasun Foundation (SRF)

SORASUN FOUNDATION (SRF) JOB

The above mentioned organization has vacancies in the following offices which are required to be filled immediately: Project Manager, WaSH Coordinator, WaSH Officer, Finance Officer, Human Resource Officer, Procurement and Logistics Officer and community Hygiene Promoters (CHPs) who are to work with the organization for the period of one year.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Sorasun Foundation (SRF) is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) none-bias, non-political, non-profit making, charitable based organization designed to render humanitarian and developmental programs in all ramification, as well as support and protect the most vulnerable who are victims of natural and manmade disaster, and to motivate people to live purposeful lives despite the challenges in Nigeria. With thematic areas across WaSH, Nutrition/Health, General protection, Education, Food security, Early recovery and Livelihood. Our head office located at Suite 022 Atiku Mall, Numan Road, Opposite Immigration Office, Yola Adamawa State.

Job Title: Wash Officer

Location: Hong/Gombi LGA

Duration: 12 Months

JOB SUMMARY

As the Wash Officer, Sarosun Foundation, you are expected to take the lead in educating host communities on good Water, Sanitation & Hygiene practices, through improved knowledge and change of attitudes among the communities; coordinate, monitor and report on drilling, rehabilitation of water sources and WASH projects within the areas of operation.

He or she will also oversee community based preventative health and sanitation education such as Participatory Health and Sanitation Transformation (PHAST) and Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) and on-going promotion of health and hygiene messaging and supporting communities to make improvements in sanitation practices and elimination of open defecation in targeted areas.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Assess needs for WASH interventions (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene facilities) at community level (refugee & host communities) including public schools and Health facilities.
• Coordinate the preparation of WASH project plans and budgets within the clusters /host communities.
• Ensure availability of qualitative and quantitative WASH data and information.
• Build capacity of Development Facilitators, volunteers, communities, Government partners and other partners in WASH issues.
• Ensure implementation of Audit and Risk Assessment recommendations in WASH projects and their impact areas within the host communities and refugee clusters.
• Facilitate and report (weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, and annually) on WASH activities, outputs, and outcomes across program areas of operation.
• Supervise the execution of the WASH works directly and provide technical guidance and expertise to the Project Manager.
• Line manage field-based staff, volunteers and community workers in the WASH sector.
• Ensure participation of beneficiaries in designs, and maintenance of WASH infrastructure in accordance with government and humanitarian guidelines and standards.
• Prepare and submit reports to the senior management using the appropriate templates as per request and schedule.
• Network/partner with district, other NGOs, and other stakeholders to ensure adherence to government and donor requirements, standards, regulations and procedures.
• Data collection, accurate record keeping and management of information to measure progress and impact of projects in line with government, humanitarian and donor standards and requirements.
• Carry out inspection of boreholes, shallow wells and water pumps and other water supply systems to ensure they are operational.
• Conduct compliance inspection of new constructions which pertains to the settlements/host communities’ water distribution system to determine that all    fittings are installed and in accordance with prescribed designs, standards, plans and specifications.
• Assist in major repairs and installation of new materials, supplies, machinery and/or equipment.
• Carry out water testing with the help of other resource persons and advice accordingly on quality.
• Work closely with the District Water Department and Hygiene and Sanitation clusters at community levels in identifying, mobilizing, and sensitizing target communities for water, sanitation and hygiene promotion.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• University Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related subject, or equivalent field experience.
• Professional experience of 4 years minimum, including in the field of WASH infrastructure, construction in humanitarian or development context.
• Organization, coordination, and planning skills.
• Good computer skills, Ability to listen and adapt, Good personal skills,
• Good knowledge of local language, Perfect knowledge of oral and written English.
• Experience with working with subcontractors.
  Direct experiences in the geographical area of intervention of save the children.

2 years in the field of WASH infrastructure construction in humanitarian or development context.

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE
On or before Friday 15^th March, 2024.

HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Curriculum Vitae (CV) through . [email protected]. No applications will be received at SRF office. Women and persons with disability are highly encouraged to apply. Internal candidates and SRF associates who demonstrates skills will be highly prioritized

NOTE: Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.