JOB VACANCY( WASH officer-sanitation & solid waste management) at NORWEGIAN REFUGEE COUNCIL

The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 5000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters -NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours notice when a crisis occurs

Political instability in Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo has caused a large number of refugees to seek protection in Tanzania. NRC opened an operational office in Kibondo, North Western Tanzania, in November 2016 and resumed responsibilities for Camp Management and WASH in Nyarugusu Refugee Camp from May 2017.

Deadline for application: 08/06/2017
EMPLOYER: Norwegian Refugee Council
Full or part time (%): 100%Full time
Job title: wash officer-sanitatation & solid waste management
Job location:Kankonko-Kigoma,

The Position of WASH Officer-Sanitation & Solid Waste Management is therefore required to establish and implement the activities in the camp. All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability.

Job description

1. Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
2. Implement delegated WASH project portfolio according to plan of action
3. Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
4. Ensure proper filing of documents
5. Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and asses new and better ways to assist
6. Promote and share ideas for technical improvement
7. Contribute to organisational learning through the provision specific technical analysis, lessons learned and reports
8. Promote safe WASH practices, including appropriate use and maintenance of WASH facilities and services specifically Latrines and Hand washing facilities.
9. Oversee the construction and rehabilitation of latrines, drainage and other relevant Sanitation facilities ensuring that the constructions are of the highest quality and as per specified technical drawings.
10. Facilitate appropriate community involvement in the design and delivery of essential WASH services and facilities.
11. Participate in the requests for project materials; undertake technical verification of project materials upon delivery, and organize for branding where necessary and also call for distribution to the beneficiaries.
12. Develop solid waste management system applicable to camp setting.
13. Undertake technical inspection of sanitary installations including latrines, pits, drainage systems and dome slab/lid constructions.
14. Advice on quality control of all Sanitation activities – travel regularly to all the NRC construction sites assessing construction and M&E procedures.
15. Development of rapid response and contingency plans.
16. Assess and advise on capacity building needs within the team to ensure effective developments of the quality standards for the Sanitation activities.
17. Carry out informal and formal training sessions (according to identified needs) and evaluate the impacts of this training.
18. To assist and participate in community mobilization.
19. Enable effective dialogue with the affected community to allow the agency to be held to account for the quality of the WASH programme.
20. Help identify needs for non-food items relevant to hygiene, participate in the choice of items, targeting strategy, promotion of effective use, and post-distribution monitoring.
21. Provide timely feedback on activity progress and advice on any challenges.

Qualifications

• Degree/Higher National Diploma in field related to Civil engineering, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion.
• Proven practical experience in the planning and execution of water and sanitation projects for at least 3 years. Possibly experience in social work and / or humanitarian assistance.
• Ability to initiate, develop, plan and implement an integrated programme.
• Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to explain and present technical information.
• Experience in capacity building and training of staff and target groups
• Political and cultural awareness
• Ability to work independently in a result oriented multi-tasking and multi-cultural environment and manage conflicting priorities.
• Understanding of international health and development and relief issues
• Sensitivity to the needs and priorities of disadvantaged populations (minority groups etc.)
• Demonstrated experience of integrating gender and diversity issues into WASH Programming
• At all times in and outside work adhere to NRC Code of Conduct
• Be able to use a wide variety of software, including Word, Excel and Power Point
• Fluency in English, oral and written

Education field

Engineering sciences & technology

Education level

College / University, Bachelor's degree

Personal qualities

• Planning and delivering results
• Empowering and building trust
• Communicating with impact and respect
• Work with courtesy, sensitivity, tact and flexibility

We offer

• Duty station: Nyarugusu, Kasulu District
• Commencement: 1st July 2017
• Contract duration: 6 months’ contract with possibility of extension subject to funding availability
• Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions in Tanzania. The candidate will observe NRC’s code of conduct and working hours for NRC Tanzania.

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