WASH Assistant – Engineering (National Position), Ramadi - Iraq

Ramadi

Organization: NRC - Norwegian Refugee Council
Location: Ramadi
Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
Occupational Groups:
- Engineering
- Administrative support
- Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)
- Emergency Aid and Response
Closing Date: Closed

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water,sanitation and hygiene sectors.

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

Rights Respected, People Protected

Background:

NRC has been operating in Iraq since 2010, to respond to the needs of the most vulnerable people affected by ongoing conflict in the region. NRC has a country office in Erbil, KR-I, and area offices in Baghdad, Dohuk, Kirkuk and Nineveh.

NRC’s national program strategy for 2018 will facilitate a shift from emergency response tools towards longer term initiatives, while maintaining the effective delivery of robust emergency response. In 2018, NRC Iraq will maintain a sectoral focus on education, Information Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) and livelihoods interventions, complemented by post-emergency WASH and shelter interventions with a two pronged approach within CCCM: both in-camp, and in urban and peri-urban areas. Cash-based and innovative programming will be at the centre of NRC Iraq’s efforts. NRC will prioritize assistance to those who have been left outside of social assistance schemes and recovery and reconstruction efforts, which will have prevented them from seeking durable solutions.

In 2018, NRC’s target population will be new underserved communities and locations, with a focus on IDPs returning to destroyed and disrupted communities unable to reintegrate due to insecurity. NRC will also prioritise serving vulnerable IDPs unable to return for reasons outside of their control, and responding to short-term displacement as a result of localized conflict and asymmetric attacks.

Overview:

The purpose of WASH Assistant – Engineering position is to assist in the day to day implementation of the WASH project. The main duty of WASH Assistant – Engineering is to ensure day-to-day management of the site, including supervising and monitoring the site labour force and the work of any subcontractors. WASH Assistant – Engineering will be reporting to WASH Officer – Engineering. The position is based in Anbar/Ramadi.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

A University graduate minimum (2) two-years’ experience from working as a WASH Assistant – Engineering in a humanitarian/recovery context. Ideally the candidate should be able to use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. S/he should have solid experience in carpentry, plumbing and masonry. Fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic is a must. Knowledge of humanitarian principles and code of conduct is essential.

Key Job Tasks and Responsibilities:

In close collaboration with the WASH officer, supervises a team services contract staff in the camps and out of camp project areas
Day-to-day management of the site, including supervising and monitoring the site labour force and the work of any subcontractors.
Determines project costs by calculating labor, material, and related costs.
Prepares feasibility study by analyzing engineering design; conducting environmental impact studies; assembling data.
Prepares engineering documents by developing construction specifications, plans, and schedules.
Undertaking technical and feasibility studies including site investigations.
Prepare and updates on a regular basis the monitoring data for reporting and taking corrective actions and share with the WASH officer, WASH coordinator.
Supporting WASH officer in procurement of water quality consumables and equipment and keeping proper records on the usage.
Mobilize the community along with the sector leaders to participate in maintenance works in the targeted area.
Sensitize community on proper use/handling and management of the WASH facilities (sessions to be held with community) and train them to carry out minor repairs on water and sanitation facilities.