Technical abilities:

• Previous experience in water quality aspects such as monitoring, testing, and treatment
• Previous experience in implementing Water monitoring in urban setting, city, and Knowledge of Informal Settlement context is appreciated.
• Prior INGO experience is highly desirable.
• Skills in mobile data collection (kobo).

Personal abilities:

• Demonstrates autonomy in work.
• Processes a strong sense of rigor, organization, and trustworthiness.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Arabic (Read-Write-Speak) is mandatory and water quality English vocabulary is desirable.

Implementation

• Perform physical water quality tests at different locations / levels following SI guidance and protocols (Temperature, Conductivity, Turbidity, FRC etc.) in all targeted areas of SI programs; and collect water samples to bring back to SI Water Quality laboratory for further analysis.
• Participate with Laboratory Officers in the bacteriological tests, results reading, analysis and data base filling following SI guidance and protocols.
• Ensure the entry of data by using Kobo Collect tool, following training and guidance given by SI WaSH managers provided before the start of the activity, and send data daily.
• Participate in analyzing and interpreting data collected during water quality tests to identify trends, patterns, and potential threats to the quality of water in the area.
• When required, perform jar tests following standard protocols and/or other chlorination-related measurements.
• Ensure the correct use, maintenance and calibration of his/her work tools on a regular basis.

Reporting/Communication

• Report to the line manager on activity progress on a daily basis or when requested.
• Report to the line manager any challenges encountered during working hours and during the implementation of the activities.
• Anticipate and timely report to the line manager any shortage of water quality consumables/equipment used for daily tasks.
• If needed, fill out a daily report/follow-up sheet with a template and information defined by WASH managers, that will include summarizing findings and suggested actions to improve water quality.
• Maintain good relations with local participants and communities in the operational fields.