The purpose of the WASH Technical Officer position is day to day implementation of the CC Project. Use action words such as ensure, implement or assist for the position-relevant responsibilities.

Generic responsibilities

These responsibilities shall be the same for all positions with the same title. The responsibilities shall be short and essential. Details belong in the Work and Development plan.

1. Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
2. Implement delegated CC project portfolio according to plan of action

3. Prepare and develop status reports as required by management

4. Ensure proper filing of documents 

5. Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and asses new and better ways to assist
6. Promote and share ideas for technical improvement

Specific responsibilities 

These responsibilities shall be adapted to the particularities of the job location and context, phase of operation, strategic focus and type of programme intervention. This section shall be revised whenever a new employee is hired or the context changes significantly. 

•  To support the WASG team in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of WASH Water supply activities according to strategy, proposals, budgets and plans.

• Break down the annual operational plans into weekly, monthly and quarterly implementation plans and submit the reports from the water related works as per the reporting schedules.

• To assess the water and training needs of the community and assists in the development of appropriate training materials and plans and develop technical specifications and bills of quantities (BOQ) for works. 

• To participate in planning, including raising for the procurement, development and distribution of materials and equipment for the water related activities are timely and according to procedures. 

• To liaise with the community and take lead in the establishment, and training of water point committees as well as monitoring their performance.

• Conducts water quality testing, sanitary inspection at water points and the implementation of the WASH safety SoP for all the water related construction activities.

• To liaise with the WASH Specialist, PM and support in the provision of information to guide on the context specific technical guidance for water related activities.

• To liaise with MEAL and CFM to collect data required for the project and report on GoRs, participate in contributing to ensuring the CFM cases are addressed in a timely manner.

• Assists in the compilation of weekly and monthly wash reports, program documents, project proposals, and budgets.

• Liaison with the WASH actors, local partners for NRC and represents NRC in WASH coordination meetings as delegated by the PM/Coordinator

• Performs any other duties as requested by the PM/Coordinator

Professional competencies 

These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance. 

Generic professional competencies: 

•             Experience from working as a Project Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context particularly in WASH – min 3 years

•             Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts

•             Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities

•             Some knowledge of English 

• Higher diploma in Civil or Water Engineering or Public Health or any other related course.

• Previous 2 years work experience in community-based Water and Sanitation programs; Work experience with an INGO is desirable

• Must have knowledge of emergency Water supply, Hygiene, Sanitation requirements and protocols

• Familiarity with the minimum international standards of Water and Sanitation delivery (i.e., SPHERE) is an advantage

• Excellent communication skills – some written and spoken - in English required.

• Must be willing to work as a team member, take direction, and share technical skills with colleagues and counterparts

• Computer literacy in word processing and spreadsheets is required,

• Familiarity with AutoCAD, GPS, Arc Gis and Google Earth is strongly desirable

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience: 

• Experience with start-up activities

• Fluency in one or more of the national languages (Arabic preferred)

Behavioral competencies 

These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, and the following are essential for this position:

• Planning and delivering results

• Empowering and building trust

• Communicating with impact and respect

• Handling an insecure environment