Project WASH Engineer

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

Adeso is an expanding and vibrant African based international development and humanitarian organization. At Adeso, we work with African communities who are yet to realize their full potential; working inside these communities to create environments in which Africans can thrive. Our belief that economic, social and environmental security is the bedrock of a healthy community drives the nature and intent of our programming. We work to prevent and overcome situations that adversely affect community well-being by: reinvigorating the economy, developing skills for life and work, providing humanitarian aid, and influencing policy.

For the past 20 years we have strengthened rural livelihoods through environmental awareness, training, technology transfer and innovative humanitarian projects in pursuit of a peaceful, self-reliant, and greener future. Currently, Adeso has programs in Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan.

Adeso is an exciting and dynamic organization experiencing managed rapid growth. It offers sound employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development.

POSITION SUMMARY

The incumbent (Project WASH engineer), will be responsible for the daily implementation, monitoring and regular community consultation on the WASH component of the SCORES II project in Sanaag and Mudug regions. The project Engineer will work closely with the project manager based in Badhan and the deputy project manager based in Galkacyo as well as the project officers and community mobilizers in the both regions in ensuring the project WASH related activities are well delivered.

POSITION PURPOSE

The project engineer will be responsible for the following key functions

1. Lead community consultation in the selection of the WASH facilities sites
2. Appropriately design the WASH facilities, and guide proper technical implementation
3. Monitoring of the WASH activities implementation

SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The specific roles and responsibilities of the WASH engineer will include;

• Carry out WASH needs assessment in the project areas, with development of technical sound assessment reports with clear recommendations for WASH activities implementation
• Lead in the community consultation process jointly with the project officers and the community mobilizers for the identification of the WASH facilities
• Engage respective communities in the selection of the water berkads, shallow wells and other water sources for the rehabilitation and construction process
• Design the appropriate works to be done for each water facility selected for implementation
• Develop detailed bill of quantities (BoQ) for each identified water facility (water berkads, water wells etc),
• Regular Supervision of the WASH activities throughout the implementation period
• Responsible for the day to day implementation of the WASH activities in both sanaag and Mudug regions
• Regularly monitor WASH activities implementation and advice the project manager on the progress
• Provide regular project sites visit report and the monthly WASH activities status report to the project manager.
• Lead the community consultation on the formation of the water committees, and the development of the MOU with each committees selected on the water facility operation and maintenance
• Train the water committees on the water facility operation and maintenance as well as the sustainability through the appropriate mechanism
• Ensure the WASH facilities (berkads, shallow wells, boreholes etc) either rehabilitated or constructed meets the international standards (WASH minimum SPHERE standards)
• Monitor water quality through continual testing and undertaking activities to address poor quality, including public health initiatives.
• Develop training materials related to Water, Sanitation, and Natural Resource Management components as needed for the project.
• Any other duties assigned as need arises.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor of Science degree in Water engineering and any other related field

· At least 4 years of technical expertise in WASH, water and civil works

· At least 3 years of experience in construction of WASH works in rural contexts, including construction of shallow wells, Berkads, borehole drilling and dams

· Knowledge of SPHERE minimum standards

· Working experience in the project areas (Sanaag, North and South Mudug) mandatory

· Experience working in a humanitarian or other international NGO

· Strong computer application skills and the appropriate software

· A team player with good organizational and interpersonal skills

HOW TO APPLY:

This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional. If you would like to join this dynamic team, please submit your application to jobs.somalia@adesoafrica.org , quoting the position in the email subject matter, by Friday 29th May 2015.

Each application should be addressed to HR Director and include the following:

• An updated CV with updated contact details: Phone No., Email Address and Skype ID; and

• An application letter which should include cover letter, remuneration requirements and contact information for three work-related referees.

Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Adeso is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on one's background, beliefs, gender or sexual orientation.