Shelter & WASH Assistant (Puntland National Emergency Roster)

  • Location:
  • Salary:
    negotiable / YEAR
  • Job type:
    OTHER
  • Posted:
    2 months ago
  • Category:
    Environment and Natural Resources, Humanitarian and Crisis Response, Infrastructure, Urban and Rural Development
  • Deadline:
    26/08/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Duties & Responsibilities:

  1. Assist in conducting assessments on site needs and resources, including existing water sources and sanitation facilities.
  2. Support beneficiary selection by identifying vulnerable families eligible for assistance according to established criteria.
  3. Assist in site selection by assessing, analyzing, and finalizing well and latrine locations in consultation with the community.
  4. Help organize community meetings to explain the roles and responsibilities of water committees.
  5. Assist in training water committees on the maintenance of water facilities and provide on-the-job support as needed.
  6. Monitor the quality of well digging and construction at different stages, ensuring community and contractor contributions meet NRC standards.
  7. Support the installation of hand pumps for drilled/dug wells in consultation with the logistics department.
  8. Coordinate with logistics to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment to project sites.
  9. Contribute to the design of latrine, water supply, and sanitation activities, and assist in preparing Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and technical drawings.
  10. Participate in field assessments, distributions, and Post Distribution Monitoring (PDM) as directed by the Emergency Manager.
  11. Ensure that cash-based interventions and market-based programs are considered and implemented within NRC’s core competencies.
  12. Assist in preparing reports on project progress and challenges, and contribute to the evaluation of activities for continuous improvement.

 

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Skills & Experience:

 

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  • Diploma or degree in Water Engineering, Civil Engineering, Public Health, Community Development, Geology, or a related field.
  • At least one to two years of experience in implementing Water and Sanitation projects.

 

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  • Basic knowledge of civil works design software (e.g., AutoCAD, WaterCAD) is an advantage.
  • Experience working on WASH and Shelter projects in a humanitarian/recovery context is desirable.
  • Previous experience in complex and volatile environments is preferred.
  • Ability to work under pressure and in remote locations.
  • Proficiency in English (both written and spoken).

 

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