WASH Assistant -Engineering (National Position) - Iraq

NRC in Iraq

The unfolding crisis in Iraq is one of the most complex humanitarian emergencies in the world today, with millions of uprooted Iraqis, and hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees. For the past several years, millions of people have been displaced from and within Iraq as a result of military operations. At the end of 2015, the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) began a military operation to enter and retake control of parts of the country under the control of armed opposition groups, especially in the Anbar governorate. Civilians have been caught in the crossfire. 

NRC has been present in Iraq since 2010, with offices located in Baghdad, Erbil, Dohuk, Kirkuk and Mosul.  We have scaled up our response across Iraq to meet the large-scale crisis facing the country, reaching Iraqis with emergency assistance and supporting Syrian refugees as they live in exile.  Our goal is to always be prepared to work in new settings, so we are establishing more local partnerships in Iraq.  Additionally, NRC is part of the UNICEF and WFP-led Rapid response mechanism (RRM), which enables us to reach newly displaced populations with the most urgent life-saving assistance.

Today, NRC is one of the biggest cash providers in Iraq. Our emergency assistance also includes distributing food rations, hygiene kits, water and basic non-food items (NFIs). In the winter months, we also provide blankets and heaters.  We pay particular attention to gender equality and ending gender-based violence (GBV).

WASH Assistant-Engineering - Ramadi

The purpose of the WASH Assistant-Engineering is to support WASH projects by adapting and applying Field techniques, conducting tests and inspections, preparing reports and calculations. 

Responsibilities

• Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
• Assist with the implementation of the support function portfolio according to plan of action
• Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
• Ensure proper filing of documents
• Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function
• In close collaboration with the WASH officer, supervises a team services contract staff in the camps and out of camp project areas
• Evaluate mechanical and electromechanical systems of water pumping stations and other components.
• Supervise the installation process of equipment’s and prepare test reports for pumping stations.

• 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 labour, material, and related costs.
• Prepares feasibility study by analysing 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.
• Take appropriate actions, jointly with community in order to mitigate any potential sources of pollution or contamination in the environment.
• Provide daily update and weekly activities and monitoring report to NRC according to the format.
• Visit/supervise regularly all the NRC sites.
• Represent NRC in a professional manner to ensure a constructive co-operation with sector leaders and contractors.
• Any other task relevant to the position as requested by the Project Coordinator or the Project Manager.

Our Ideal Candidate:

A university graduate in a relevant field(s) with minimum 1 years’ experience in a WASH position and in humanitarian/recovery settings, especially in complex and volatile environments. Fluency in English, both verbal and written is required.  Knowledge of Arabic and previous work experience in Iraq will be a distinct advantage.

Additional Information:

Contract period: 7 months

Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s salary scale and terms and conditions

Duty station: Ramadi

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

For more information, please find attached the job description.