Project Officer - WASH Technical

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the camp management, shelter, education, food security, legal assistance, and water, sanitation and hygiene sectors.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Officer - WASH Technical

Location: Borno
Slot: 2

General Responsibilities

• Adherence to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines, policies and procedures and other NRC tools and handbooks;
• Coordinate the WASH activities according to strategy, proposals, budgets and plans;
• Assist the WASH Project Coordinator in all aspects of WASH programs planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation;
• Develop technical specifications and bills of quantities (BOQ) for works;
• Assess the wash training needs of the community and assists in the development of appropriate training materials and plans;
• Conducts water quality testing and sanitary inspection at water points;
• Provides technical assistance to the WASH Program Development Manager and local counterparts on issues of WASH information and communication strategies;
• Assists in the establishment, and training of water point committees as well as monitoring their performance;
• Assists in the compilation of weekly and monthly wash reports, program documents, project proposals, and budgets;
• Ensure adherence to NRC policies and donor requirements;
• Ensure that procurement, development and distribution of materials and equipment are timely and according to procedures.

Specific Responsibilities

• The Officer is expected to achieve the following during this contract period;
• Water and sanitation infrastructure construction (Boreholes, latrines,)
• Break down the annual operational plans into weekly, monthly and quarterly implementation plans
• Preparing weekly progress reports and others documents required for the water and sanitation infrastructures such as boreholes, latrines,
• Performs any other duties as requested by the WASH Project Coordinator

Qualifications

• Higher diploma in Civil or Water Engineering or Public Health (BAC+5) minimum
• Minimum 3 years’ experience from working with wash projects in a humanitarian/recovery context.
• Experience from working with social work and/or with distribution of humanitarian assistance is an advantage.
• Previous 2 years work experience in community based Water and Sanitation programs; Work experience with an INGO is desirable
• Must have knowledge of emergency Water supply, Hygiene, Sanitation requirements and protocols
• Familiarity with international minimum standards of Water and Sanitation delivery (i.e., SPHERE) is an advantage
• Excellent communication skills - written and spoken - in English required.
• Fluency in one or more of the national/regional languages (Hausa and Kanuri preferred)
• Must be willing to work as a team member, take direction, and share technical skills with colleagues and counterparts
• Computer literacy in word processing and spreadsheets is required,
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, GPS, Arc Gis and Google Earth is strongly desirable
• Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
• Knowledge of the context of Northeast Nigeria
• Experience with start-up activities

Personal qualification:

• Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
• Highest standards of ethics and integrity
• Ability to work in insecure environments
• Communicating with impact and respect
• Planning and delivering results
• All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable

We offer

• Commencement: As soon as possible
• Contract period: 12 Months
• Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s directions
• Duty station: Maiduguri, Borno State with 50% to field visit

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates can submit their application letters and an updated CV's to email. The title of the position  (Project Officer - WaSH Technical - Maiduguri) must be indicated in the subject line of your e-mail. 

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• To apply at NRC is FREE!!!
• NRC does not ask for money or any form of favor for submission of application or employment.
• The Norwegian Refugee Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women are particularly encouraged to apply to this position