EPANET Software Training Facilitator at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Action Against Hunger is the world’s hunger specialist and leader in a global movement that aims to end life-threatening hunger for good within our lifetimes. For 40 years, the humanitarian and development organization has been on the front lines, treating and preventing hunger across nearly 50 countries. It served more than 21 million people in 2018 alone.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: EPANET Software Training Facilitator

Location: Maiduguri, Borno

Description 
The objective of the ToR is to highlight the need and justify the request for urgent support of Nigeria's WASH sector towards building the capacity of WASH actors and strengthening the system for effective and better delivery of water through distribution system. The ToR includes:

• Clarifying roles and responsibilities;
• Enabling commitments from various stakeholders;
• Set the pace for the mobilization of teams and resources.

Deliverables of ToR:
The following documents will be prepared/updated after the ToR:

• MoU between the training team and sector (if necessary, a signed ToR can be accepted);
• Agreements on various enablers, e.g. hall booking, travel, training materials, number of participants in the training, etc;
• A detailed plan for the capacity-building exercise, e.g. timetable;
• Clear roles and responsibilities for partner organizations;
• Any other issues raised, including follow-up, monitoring, etc.

Expected deliverables of the training:

• Training on how to download, install and activate another extension of EPANET software application;
• Build the capacity of participants on Network and Hydraulic Modelling using EPANET;
• Design new water distribution systems or upgrade existing systems
• Evaluate operations (e.g., pump, tank, and valve operations)
• Water age and disinfectant management
• Exposure and risk analyses
• Analyzing water distribution network using EPANET;
• Interpretation and analysis of data and the result of EPANET modeling;
• Downloading and sharing of modeling;
• Practical site visit (defend on available site by partners or government agencies).

Deliverables
The Facilitator is expected to deliver the following:

• Inception Report:
  • A detailed plan outlining the methodology, expected work plan, and timeline for the facilitation.
• Training Materials:
  • Comprehensive training modules;
  • Supporting materials such as handouts, visual aids, and practical guides in soft copy.
• Training Sessions:
  • Successful delivery of training sessions.
• Final Report:
  • A comprehensive report detailing the training conducted, feedback received, and recommendations for future training and capacity-building initiatives.

Application Closing Date
17th July, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Expression of interest which includes CV, Company registration documents, approach to the execution of the assignment (including work plan), and a financial proposal to: [email protected] indicating the training being applied for and the Job Ref Code (e.g. EPANET Software Training Facilitator) as the subject of the application.