Needs assessments in camps, water stations and other wash related facilities

Raise the needs assessments and site assessments after discussion with the WASH assistants for final review, like latrines and water distribution points needed in camps, water stations rehabilitation needs, water and sewage networks assessments, camps assessments, etc…

Under the management of the WASH manager, the WASH officer will manage the contracts of the WASH activities in Raqqa, and report the progress, challenges, and any other issues related.

Visit communities (formal and informal settlements, neighbourhoods, camps, etc…) to conduct consultations and assessments about WASH needs.

Review and raise the detailed and final BOQs for rehabilitations of water stations, water networks, sewage networks, latrines in camps and informal settlements, water distribution points, and any other work related to WASH.

Review and raise the final advertising documents for procurement, like Scope of Works, Drawings using AutoCAD designs, etc…. as per templates

Review and raise all the supporting documentation for payment to contractors.

Review and raise all other documents related to WASH activities, such as official communication letters to local authorities, MOUs, support the assistant in preparation of contracts, etc…

Supervision of rehabilitation works

Managing the monitoring visits by the WASH assistants for the rehabilitations works in water stations, water networks, sewage networks, and WASH facilities in camps. The WASH officer will be responsible to ensure that the quality, quantity, timeframe, deadline, and all issues related to the project are done according to the standard, and he should visit the works in regular bases to ensure that.

Review and raise the monitor sheets as per template in a weekly bases, stating the works done in this week, and the quality the contractor provided including the manpower, brand of the items, challenges facing during the reporting period, and any other issues related to the projects

Ensure that all construction and rehabilitation works are carried out in a safe and responsible manner; ensuring the contractor complies with best practices to ensure safe and responsible construction sites including adherence to Concern’s internal guidelines on Health and Safety.

Notify the WASH Manager/Coordinator of any issue that may arise during the works (such as delay, requests from the contractor, problems with bad quality, etc…)

Coordinate works with local authorities, civil councils, water departments, camp managements, other partners, suppliers and contractors, and other actors.

Supervision and support of rehabilitated facilities

Raise the post assessment reports for the activities rehabilitated by it .

Visit regularly facilities rehabilitated by Concern, such as water stations, networks, facilities in camps, etc… and ensure that they are functioning properly.

Assist with routine maintenance in the rehabilitated facilities

In coordination with the WASH manager/coordinator, the WASH officer will raise a plan for capacity building needed for water departments’ operators; he/she will be responsible to make to make the plan happen by doing a training needed, raising the materials/items needed for procurement and all related issues.

Liaising with water board and local authorities to conduct assessments an consultations to detect needs of water departments and stations, in terms of training and equipment

Essential

2 to 3 years’ experience in WASH projects

University degree in civil engineering, hydraulics, electricity, mechanics or related field;

Previous experience in engineering works (construction, water networks, electrical/mechanical works, etc…);

Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, and other engineering programs as AutoCAD or EpaNET;

Familiarity with Sphere standards, especially the ones related with WaSH;

Ability to visit (on a daily basis) different project sites, in different districts;

Excellent interpersonal and nonviolent communication skills;

Commitment to humanitarian principles and values;

Commitment to equal opportunity and gender practices;

Flexibility under pressure and in response to changing needs;

Ability to maintain the highest degree of discretion;

Good write and speak English skills.

Desirable

Former NGO work experience is highly desired.