Job Opportunity at NRC, WASH Technical Assistant (Sanitation)

WASH Technical Assistant (Sanitation)

NRC is looking for a WASH Technical Assistant (Sanitation) base at Kibondo ,Kigoma

The purpose of the assistant position is to assist in the day to day implementation WASH project.

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.

Duties and responsibilities

Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
Assist with the implementation of the support function portfolio according to plan of action
Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
Ensure proper filing of documents
Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function
Supervise latrine construction activities in the camp and ensure that they are performed effectively so as to meet the set standards.
Collect and Collate data from the field in line with latrine construction and prepare regular reports on activities implemented.
Conduct daily assessment and supervision of latrine material distribution from the warehouses to the beneficiaries with the help of the distribution supervisor to ensure only quality and right material is issued.
Work with the team and come up with innovative designs for latrine construction.
Request materials for distribution with the help of WASH Assistant (Sanitation)
Provide latrine construction trainings and assessment to the construction team through the masons on a regular basis to ensure only qualified persons are given these responsibilities.
Assist the WASH Officer in providing technical support in the development of NRC’s sanitation programming on latrine construction and maintenance.
Supervise and ensure fabrication of quality and durable latrine slabs.
Conduct post construction inspection of the already constructed latrines before issuance of completion certificates.
Organize and conduct community mobilization through the WASH committees and community leaders and have an awareness creation on latrine allocation and distribution of the targeted communities and schools using appropriate participatory methodologies
Maintain a daily reporting schedule for all latrine activities including the issuance of materials and slabs.
Assist and coordinate with the other sister sectors in the implementation of project services.
Conduct any other duty as may be assigned by the WASH Officer (Sanitation and Solid Waste Management).
Coordinating activities and resolving any disputes which may arise on the job site.
Evaluating workmanship and quality of work done

Qualifications

Experience from working as an WASH Assistant or Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Fluency in English, oral and written
Participate in appropriate professional development of project portfolio
At all times in and outside work adhere to NRC Code of Conduct
Technical background in Construction Engineering Minimum of Trade test in Carpentry and/or Masonry or similar relevant discipline.
With not less than 2 years working experience
Experience in undertaking hygiene promotion activities and construction of latrines will be an added advantage.
Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to explain and present technical information.
Experience in capacity building and training of staff and target groups.
Political and cultural awareness and experience of working where insecurity is a major issue.
Language: Fluency in written and spoken English is essential; fluency in Kiswahili is highly desirable.
Ability to work independently in a result oriented multi-tasking and multi-cultural environment and manage conflicting priorities.

Personal qualities

Planning and delivering results
Empowering and building trust
Communicating with impact and respect

We can offer
Duty station: 3Kibondo 1Nyarugusu
Contract period is for 12 months with possibility of extension.
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions, The candidate will observe NRC’s code of conduct and working hours for the NRC Office in 3 Kibondo 1 Nyarugusu
Application deadline:14/02/2020

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