WASH Supervisor

Job Description

Position Summary

Define the content, work with NWRA for water resources management, and supervise the construction rehabilitation of water and sanitation facilities.

Objective 1: Working with the National Water Resources Authority (NWRA) to Operationalize the Groundwater Monitoring Strategy:

Main Tasks:

• – Participate in the development of a data monitoring and surveillance system to support an early warning system for water resources management, in alignment with the national water resources plan.
• – Identify relevant data sources, both primary & secondary that can provide accurate & comprehensive hydrological data
• – Evaluate the methodologies & techniques used in conducting these assessments to ensure their reliability & accuracy.
• – Analyze & interpret hydrological data to identify trends & patterns, including seasonal variations & extreme weather events & to provide recommendations for hydrological studies.

Objective  2 : Collect information about the water sources, health facilities and sanitation facilities and the lists of beneficiaries up to date.

Main Tasks:

• – Actively participate in the feasibility study of WASH needs, as well as the pre- and post-implementation technical assessments.
• – Conduct regular water quality testing for ACF water points in health facilities and the community.
• – Coordinate with the line manager to carry out WASH assessments.
• – Participate in the formation and training of water committees.
• – Input and update the beneficiary data for the water points, sanitation facilities, and other relevant components.

Objective 3: Construction/Rehabilitation of WaSH Facility Supervision.

Main Tasks:

• – Supervise the construction/rehabilitation of water points, institutional and household latrines and others.
• – Properly manage the casual labours at field.
• – Carry out technical quality control of constructed facilities and and efficient material usage.
• – Manage the advancement of the work within agreed timeframes
• – Ensure work is completed as agreed within the contract.
• – Prepare the Detailed Engineering Design, including all drawings, specifications and supporting calculations and documentation for the Project submitted by the Contractor.
• – Coordinates, organizes, and directs the activities of project participants.
• – Prepares supplies and equipment inventories; purchases materials as needed,
• – Prepare the regular activities progress update reports on the construction and rehabilitation works in the field using monitoring formats on regular bases..

Objective 4: Represent the Organization when dealing with partners:

Main Tasks:

• – Meet local stakeholders, keep them informed about the programme,
• – Act as a link between the organization and the beneficiaries
• – Liaise with the authorities, committees and other beneficiaries
• – Maintain good relations between the team and the target population.
• – Perform any other duties assigned by the WASH Program Management to advance ACF’s work

Safeguarding Commitments

Action Contre La Faim has a zero tolerance to all forms of violations of Child and Adult Safeguarding, Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and the Code of Conduct by staff. In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment ACF implements a range of procedures and actions to ensure children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded and abuse is prevented.

Gender Equality Commitments  

• Foster an environment that supports values of women and men, and equal access to information;
• Provide a work environment where women and men must be evaluated and promoted based on their skills and performance;
• Respect beneficiaries’ women, men, children (boys and girls) regardless of gender, sex orientation, disability, religion. race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, or marital status;
• Value and respect all cultures. 

Qualifications Needed

• Bachelor’s degree (BSc) in hydrogeology or, civil engineering with at least four years relevant professional experience in the WASH field preferably with international organizations

Required Skills:-

• Experience in Water quality testing 
• Database management WASH Rapid Assessment & Technical Sanitary assessment; 
• Professional Designs using engineering programs,
• Team management and activity planning, 
• Ability to communicate with local people 
• Flexibility 
• Dynamism 
• Good organizational qualities and communication skills
• Good report writing and interpersonal skills 
• Good knowledge of the intervention area 
• Experience in Wash in Emergency & in health facilities, water schemes, development would be a distinct advantage