Watsan Officers

Description of the position

We are seeking two WATSAN Officers (x2) for the opening of our base in Motta. You’ll play a crucial role in leading and supervising work projects ensuring that Solidarités International technical recommendations and procedures are followed with the guidance of the WATSAN Infrastructure Team Leader and Deputy Program Co – WASH.

More details below:

Set-up and operational monitoring

• Under the supervision of the team leader, take part in logistical and administrative organization and the planning and preparation of job sites such as:
• • Planification of human resources needs (daily workers, workers…)
  • Planification of tool and material needs (request from stock)
  • Anticipation of administrative issues (requests in advance)
  • Anticipation of logistics issues (transport, communication means…)
• 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 team leader
• Supervise operational teams, contractors and 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
• Support HP team in case of needs in distribution process.
• Report any discrepancy regarding usage or misuse of infrastructures by the community to his/her team leader.
• 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

Studies:

Higher education certificate or equivalent, in civil engineering, electro- mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, water and sanitation, hydraulic engineering or related field.

Experience:

• 1 year experience in technical field and experience in similar position is an asset, preferably in the humanitarian or development sector.

Languages:

• A high level of fluency in Amharic is a mandatory requirement for this role,
• English proficiency is appreciated.

Skills:

• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication to interact effectively with team members, local authorities, and partners.