Deadline: 15 September, 2022

Location: Kibondo, Tanzania

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of WASH Assistant.

DRC fulfills its mandate by providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations – refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs) and host communities in the conflict areas of the world.

Responsibilities

• Support team leader at community levels in identifying, mobilising and sensitising target communities to sanitation and hygiene issues
• Support the mapping out of communities for village sanitation improvement, especially during CLTS/PHAST exercise
• Support formation and training of water supply and sanitation committees for the established/rehabilitated/protected water sources
• Participate in collection of useful data success stories and beneficiary lists as required
• Participate in preparing monthly/quarterly/annual highlights/reports and proposals for donors
• Present technical data or project results, both technical and non-technical
• Together with the WASH engineer, participate in performing geo-physical survey, designing of water network, establishment of BOQ and supervise the construction of water network with proper fittings as well as establishment of COWSO for project sustainability
• Assist WASH officers in inspection of sanitary facilities in household latrines, family shared latrines as well as boreholes, shallow wells and water pumps and other water supply systems to ensure they are operational
• Ensure that all work is carried out in a way that is sensitive to community needs and gender issues
• Promote the full and equal participation of women in all aspects of the work and to ensure that DRC’s response is in line with the needs of the refugees
• Ensure that work aims to meet minimum standards and adheres to DRC’s emergency guidelines and protocols
• Assists the partners/communities in identifying their capacity building needs and facilitate appropriate capacity building measures (formal and informal means) to enhance local capacity and programme sustainability
• Conduct training to COWSO on water project management and sustainability
• Conduct CLTSH training to community health committees and community to reduce the open defecation and communicable diseases
• Conduct training for local artisans in latrine construction
• Work in close collaboration with partner agency and the local authorities to ensure that participatory approaches are used throughout the project cycle management
• Execute other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

• Diploma in Water Supply Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field from a recognised institution
• Bachelor’s degree will be an added advantage
• Two years, minimum, of experience in implementing WASH projects
• Thorough knowledge of WASH national and international standards
• Strong competence in English literacy
• Proven skills in computer programmes
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent skills in report writing and meeting deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work in emergency

To apply and for more information, click here.

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