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: Water, Sanitation & Shelter Hygiene (WaSH) Officer
Duration: 6 Months
Location: Maiduguri Borno State
JDPC is inviting suitably qualified candidate for the above-mentioned position to work in Jere LGA.
Candidate must be prepared to start work as soon as possible.
Positions: WaSH Officer
Duration: 6 Months
Location: Maiduguri
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.
- Ensure 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 work 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 of 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 civil and water resource engineering, Hydrogeology, Geology, 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 cross–cultural sensitivity, problem solving and negotiation skills.
- Ability to cope and work under pressure.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Effective multi-tasking, organizational capacity, and 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
- Strong sensitivity and respect for local cultures
- Professional communication while dealing with community members and co-workers.
- Strong listening skills combined with excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
- Posses good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work to meet deadlines in multiple tasking environments
- Excellent organization, planning and analytical skills
- Good writing skills in English.
- Ability to work in a challenging and demanding environment.
- Ability to work as part of a team and coordinate with other JDPC staff.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Interested candidates should click here to apply not later than 11:59 pm on Sunday the 13th of October 2024. JDPC reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Note:
Females are encouraged to apply
JDPC has zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted afterwards
