Wash Project Officers

Established in 1984 in the UK, Islamic Relief is an international NGO seeking to promote sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities through relief and development activities.

We aim to help the needy regardless of race, religion or gender and implement our work within the following sectors:

• Education and Vocational Training
• Emergency & Relief
  Water and sanitation
• Income Generation
  Health and Nutrition
• Orphans Support
  Ramadan and Qurbani
• Disaster Preparedness

Job Title: Wash Project Officers (Local Post)

Base Location: Gaalkacyo Puntland- Somalia

Reporting To: Wash Coordinator

Job Objective

The overall responsibility of the WASH project officer is to ensure planned project interventions are implemented according to regulation and standards of Islamic relief, donor guidelines and local IDP leader.

She/he makes sure that the project interventions are coordinated among the communities, and other humanitarian agencies which are now operational regions of Somalia.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review existing level of hygiene and sanitation knowledge, attitude and practice among IDPs and host communities to implement need based intervention on continual basis
• Prepare detailed project implementation plan in consultation with WASH Coordinator in the course of project duration , present revised plans as and when required as part of remedial action if the project implementation strategy requires redirection, change of location or any other reasons
• Locate project sites in consultation with local IDP leaders, community representatives and other agencies.
• Implement the project activities when detailed plans are approved by the WASH Coordinator
• Mobilise Camp committee members and the IDP community for the implementation of the sanitation and hygiene project intervention
• Ensure all WASH project activities in the camps are implemented in a consultative and participative manner. This involves community participation in planning and launching sanitation and hygiene education and campaigns, and monitoring results through their representatives
• Effectively guide, oversee and monitor IR WASH Project activities; report on findings with clear recommendations and take corrective actions when necessary
• Ensure that regular WASH progress reports are accurate and are submitted on time
• Assist in planning, organizing and facilitation of the various WASH trainings
• Take lead in conducting case studies and assessments before and after the project implementation stages and report as deemed necessary
• Carry out field data collection and compilation for all WASH projects
• Provide leadership in conducting hygiene promotion and awareness campaigns in the camps
• Supervise latrine construction activities and ensure quality control for the construction works
• Carry out other tasks and assignments as required by the immediate supervisor

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Relevant qualification in water and sanitation and/or public health
• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience in implementation of water and sanitation projects. Those with experience in latrine construction and supervision in emergency setup including working in IDP camps in insecure environments will have an added advantage
• Good Project Management skills
• Good analytical and report writing skills
• Good computer skills, particularly use of Microsoft Word, Excel and internet
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, especially with internally displaced people
• Ability to function well in a team environment
• Willingness to work in the camps
• Previous work experience in IDP camps in Somalia is an added advantage
• Ability to operate in a dynamic environment

How to apply

If you think you are the candidate we are looking for, please send your updated CV and letter of motivation with three references to hrs@islamic-relief.or.ke by 31st May 2012.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be shortlisted on a regular basis and we may offer this post before the closing date.