• Application Deadline: Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: WASH Engineer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification MBA/MSc/MA



• Experience 5 years



• Location Borno




• Job Field Engineering / Technical  , NGO/Non-Profit 
  
  

Job Description

YIPDI is in search for a WASH Engineer who will work under the leadership and supervision of  the Project Manager, accountable for professional technical contribution to drilling and construction of the WASH project activities within the frame work of the emergency response program in Borno state Nigeria

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Site visiting and ensure quality assurance of WASH construction being delivered in  adherence to design specifications;


• Coordinating technical workshops including electrification in the targeted health facilities and schools with surrounding/close by communities;


• Assisting the Line manager in the selection, design and construction of water systems, using ground water or surface water, including abstraction, storage, treatment and distribution for new systems or rehabilitation of existing systems;


• Provide technical assistance to the Line manager to assess sanitation needs, and design and implement the most appropriate form of sanitation system, in consultation with male and female beneficiaries, which includes excreta disposal, refuse disposal, vector control and drainage;


• Preparing training tools on relevant technical topics and conduct trainings for both internal staff and external stakeholders;


• Responsible for managing WASH technical assistance and technicians.


• Liaising closely with the WASH PHP team, nutrition team and relevant stakeholders throughout the planning, design and implementation stages of the WASH technical activities;


• Liaising with Other Team members to develop trainings, Monitoring and Evaluation reports;


• Assisting in the preparation of weekly, monthly and quarterly progress reports;


• To support line manager in maintaining regular contact with local stakeholders including Government Ministries.

Position Required       

• MSC/MA in Water Engineering, Civil Engineering, and other related fields with a minimum of 5  years field experience


• Previous experience with other NGOs


• Training and experience on borehole and VIP latrine


• Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)


• Fluency in English and Hausa Spoken  and written 


• Ability to Work in Partnership with government and other NGO staff 


• Good interpersonal skills


• Ability to work within a team setting, Independence, adaptability and flexibility with good workload management, multitasking and ability to meet tight deadlines


• Excellent communication skills