Graduate Water Officer at Solidarites International

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Water Officer

Location: Ngala, (Borno State) with movements inside the state
Probationary Period: 1 month
Delocalized Status & Benefits: N/A
Contract Duration: 3 months, subject to renewal upon available donor funding.

Mission/Objectives

• Under the supervision of the WASH PM, the Water Officer will lead and supervise work projects, respecting deadlines and technical requirements.
• The Water Officer will be in charge to implement and follow-up the drilling and the rehabilitation of boreholes and in the host community and IDP camps.
• According to the context the Water Officer could be in charge of supervising the construction of Block of emergency latrine and shower.

Main Tasks

• Set-up and operational monitoring
• Under the supervision of the WASH PM, take part in logistical and administrative organization and the planning and preparation of job sites
• Ensure the construction and/or the maintenance of construction work using Solidarités International tools (in particular):
• Take part in the identification of sites where work is to be carried out
• Recruit and train the workforce and daily workers
• Allocate the on-site workforce according to instructions given by the team leader
• Carry out work according to technical guidelines and estimates
• Respect deadlines established with his/her line manager
• Supervise operational teams, contractors and/or communities, and ensure the best use of available resources.
• Organize, plan and supervise community participation
• Anticipate any problems associated with the management of his/her activity and propose solutions to avoid them
• Manage the supply of worksite materials by collaborating with the logistics department
• Report to the project manager and/or team leader on the state of decentralized stock (‘field’ stock) on his/her sites.
• Take part to the evaluation of the technical competence of contractors
• Respect Solidarités administrative procedures before, during and after each work project
• Establish safety and security measures for each activity and ensure that these rules are respected by the workforce under his/ her supervision and by the population

Reporting/Communication /Representation:

• Keep his/her monitoring tools and files archived in the Solidarités office, accessible to his/her team leader and/or project manager
• Take part in the drafting of project progress reports under the supervision of his/her team leader
• Take part in seminars and workshops related to the carrying-out of activities and to project objectives.
• Report to the team leader regarding the development of activities and specific tasks that he/she has been assigned, any problems encountered and the quality of relations with the beneficiaries.
• Report back all information or problems linked to his/her activity, Solidarités programs or safety issues.
• Listen to the local population and authorities in order to identify any needs, complaints, or major events which could affect the activities of Solidarités
• Analyze the humanitarian situation by taking into account protection issues/Do No Harm to the population
• Collaborate with local authorities and administration
• Take part in restitution meetings and clusters on request.

Requirements
Personal Abilities :

• Professional experience: 1 year of experience in similar position (NGO/Private or Public sector)
• Languages: English, (Haussa, Kanuri a plus)
• Personal qualities: reliable, honest, very good organization, resistance to stress, good interpersonal skills (communication), team player

Technical Competences:

• Training: Bsc./HND in Water or Water Supply and/or Hydrology, Hydrogeology
• Relevant experience on deep borehole drilling and development will be highly appreciated
• Project related skills : good knowledge of the project cycle, project implementation, project follow-up.
• Microsoft Office ( Excel and Word skills), GIS and drawing software (autocad)
• Management related skills

Application Closing Date
17th October, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV's and suitability statement as a single attachment to: [email protected] The subject of the email should be the Position Title/ Location and the CV/Suitability Statement should be saved in the applicant’s full name.
Or
Hardcopy Application in an envelope to:
Solidarites International Office,
No 8 Manassa Street,