WASH Assistant

Background

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has been providing relief and development services in Yemen since 2008. Using right-based approaches, DRC has mainly focused on refugees, migrants and internally displaced People by conflict and natural disasters. Programs include WASH, protection, Food security/livelihoods and mine risks education, amongst others. DRC has hub offices in Sana'a, Aden, Shabwa and several sub-offices throughout Yemen.

Purpose:

An experience Water & Sanitation Engineer will implement community-based WASH interventions at selected sited in Lahj governorates.

The WASH assistant will report to the WASH Engineer.

These positions based in Lahj Governorate and entails daily travel to project is locations.

Key responsibilities

• With the WASH Engineer, coordinate and work with local government institutions, nongovernmental

  
  
  Organizations, community based organizations and local communities in order to ensure the smooth execution of water & sanitation infrastructure activities.

• Participate in baseline assessments of community WASH infrastructure, including at schools, health facilities and public water points.
• Conduct technical assessments of selected WASH infrastructure identified for rehabilitation
• Assist the WASH Engineer in preparing contracts and supervising contracted works to ensure compliance with technical requirements and schedules.

        Monitor ongoing projects and prepare for handover of completed works to communities and local authorities.

• Facilitate water-testing activities to ensure water quality improvements and sustainability over time.
• Coordinate and follow up the water treatment at all levels and at water sources in particular.
• Liaise with community water management committees in areas where WASH infrastructure is being rehabilitated to help ensure local ownership and assist in developing sustainable mechanisms for operations and maintenance.
• Ensure accordance with WHO standards and local gender related sensitivities.

  Skills and requirements

• At least 2 years of hands on experience in designing and implementing water & sanitation infrastructure.
• Strong social/diplomacy skills
• Self-motivated and able to work with a minimum of guidance.
• INGO experience preferred.

Terms and Conditions 

The proposed employment conditions are based on DRC policy and Yemeni labor law. The selected candidate shall perform his/her duties in compliance with the DRC Code of Conduct and procedures at all times.

How to Apply (Application Process)

CVs of qualified candidates are invited at the below link by the 30^th September 2018. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, and based on urgency, DRC may fill the position prior to the closing date. Please mention your name on the uploaded CV file. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.