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The WASH Assistant will be responsible to provide technical oversight and construction of infrastructure, water, sanitation and hygiene facilities in RI Emergency Response operational areas and to lead the process of building comities capacity to improve their wellbeing through adopting safe and effective water, hygiene and sanitation practices.  This position will also oversee the implementation of all other infrastructure related activities in WASH operational areas, including training and capacity building of staff and beneficiaries.  The position will actively participate in assessments, designs, monitoring and evaluations of RI Sudan WASH Emergency programs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

RUNNING FIELD ACTIVITIES:

1. To carry out any activities related to hand pump rehabilitation or installation: removal, repairing, cleaning
2. To carry out any activities related to borehole rehabilitation: fishing, flushing, development, pump testing
3. To carry out any activities related to hand pump platform construction or rehabilitation: apron, drainage trench, soak away pit
4. To support and train the local pump mechanics on site
5. To assist the drilling team at the base or at the drilling site for any type of labour or technical work 
6. To collect water sample and realize water analysis in collaboration with the Official Laboratory
7. To collect GIS data on the field of work and to participate to the mapping set-up in consultation with WASH Engineer
8. To conduct teaching programs on hygiene promotion
9. To prepare bills of quantities and estimation of project durations in consultation with the WASH Engineer
10. To control and to ensure that materials and ensure tools are properly and adequately used
11. To review and to approve in consultation with WASH Engineer all construction designs and establish technical standards in materials and building techniques
12. To participate in the definition and drafting of agreements between partners involved in projects
13. To plan the execution of selected projects in consultation with the Engineers

PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION:

1. To monitor the implementation process for water facilities
2. To ensure respect for original agreements and plans previously defined
3. To formulate any proposed amendments to agreements as well as original plans in writing approved by his line manager
4. To control and ensure that the quality of work is done according to the rules of art
5. To show abilities to identify problems and proposes solutions
6. To ensure that project lead times follow the planning
7. To be ready to respond quickly to emergencies
8. To participate in training partners and beneficiaries
9. To Support in maintaining and update the WASH section database
10. To apply and assure the application of standard operation procedures independently

SUPPORT DEPARTMENTS

Information collection and Reporting:

1. To provide weekly and monthly plans and progress reports on distributions, assessments, infrastructure and other project implementation activities
2. To collect, analyze and report information independently
3. To report on occurred problems without delay
4. To report on program's implementation
5. To provide statistics or other reports when required
6. To keep information up-to-date at all time (WASH database)
7. To implement or supervise the good enter of data in appropriate document

Project assessment, Evaluation and monitoring of the program:

1. To closely collaborate with the WASH Engineer and involves them in planning, implementation and monitoring of joint RI activities
2. To collect relevant information (baseline info, external meetings) on the planned activities and to carry out (technical) assessments
3. To contribute and to follow up the developed plans and tools by WASH Engineer in collaboration with the WASH Coordinator for monitoring and evaluation of all Infrastructure/ WASH projects
4. To participate to geophysical surveying for data collection
5. To organize and monitor construction works with local partners or contractors
6. To conduct Infrastructure & WASH assessments in collaboration with WASH Engineer and Beneficiary leaders
7. To ensure timely and quality monitoring, evaluation and reporting on activities

Interlocutors and Contacts and meetings:

1. To coordinate with the WASH partners to ensure following of WASH quid lines during implementations of project 
2. To coordinate with line ministries, departments and agencies for effective participation
3. To coordinate with communities and get feedback from community design good program
4. To occasionally attend WASH coordination meeting within sector and attend community meetings at field level
5. To develop effective working relationships with relevant local partners and stakeholders
6. To insure tools and mechanisms for involvement beneficiary participation for all need of RI’s project implementation in Infrastructure/WASH related matters are in place and on time.
7. To liaise with other NGOs, various bodies and individuals, including local authorities, government agencies, clients, contractors, residents, suppliers, technical experts and other consultants

Follow-up and tracking:

1. To follow-up to all contracting partners engaged in Infrastructure/WASH projects
2. To follow-up all technical WASH project implementation among the target beneficiaries
3. To follow-up and carries out programs/projects monitoring and tracking (field visits, meetings, consultations)

Administration + logistics: 

1. To plan, to organize and to carry out tenders on bid offers in collaboration with the Engineer
2. To prepare the Requisition Orders in collaboration with the Engineer
3. To keep an inventory of the material and consumables used on the field 
4. To keep the technical tools, equipment and consumables in good condition of use and at an appropriate storage place
5. To maintain and repair the technical tools and equipment
6. Follow up of logistic supply chain for the projects in Northern Sudan, participate in purchasing of material and equipment for the same
7. To monitor and control WASH stock balance and prepare R.O. for replacement in collaboration with the Engineer
8. To actively follow-up all pending orders until final and timely delivery

Supervision:

None applied for this position

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: 

Essential:

Education/Credentials:

1. University degree in Water Management, engineering or related field.

Experience:

1. 2-4 years field experience in WASH and/or Infrastructure.
2. Experience with NGOs in relative sector is preferable

Critical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Good understanding of RI and Sphere, Phast and relief standards
2. Good understanding of RI and Sphere relief standards
3. Knowledge of and adherence to NGO Code of Conduct.
4. Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, emotional maturity and physical stamina.
5. Ability to work in and contribute to team building environment.
6. Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts, psychologically stressful environments and physical hardship conditions with limited resources
7. Possession of a driving permit is an added advantage
8. Readiness to travel
9. Flexible and willing to work extra hours when required. Resistant to stressful situations
10. Organizational skills, ability to take initiative and work independently

Strongly Preferred:

1. Fluency in English and Arabic will be better
2. Good managerial, organizational and communication skills
3. Knowledge of MS Office and engineering software like AutoCAD, ArchiCAD…
4. Good follow up, organizational and communication skills
5. Strong negotiation skills

RI Values:

We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and operational independence. We affirmatively engage the most vulnerable communities. We value:

• Inclusiveness
• Transparency and Accountability
• Agility and Innovation
• Collaboration
• Sustainability