Water Sanitation and Hygiene Project Officer

To contribute to World Sudan Strategic Objective of improving health and well being of beneficiary community through improving access to safe water and sanitation, and impacting good behavior change in hygiene practices in Upper Nile under SEAP.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assessment
• Conduct periodic assessment and context analysis of field realities and operational environment and incorporate assessment reports to the SEAP Coordinator. ;
• Provide assessment data to WASH Specialist necessary for project re-design in accordance with WV Sudan’s strategic directions
• Liaison and network with all stakeholders on assessment of and design of projects with the view to advocate for maximum stakeholder participation and support to the projects.
• Solicit innovative ideas of implementing sustainable and appropriate safe water and sanitation solutions. Discuss the community and local authorities and making recommendations on innovative ways that beneficiary communities should adopt for improved management and sustainability of community water supplies.
  
  Implementation and Monitoring
• Coordinate community mobilization and sensitization of WASH activities.
• Assist in formation of water committees for specific water supplies/points to be developed
• Assist to coordinate and supervise masonry and concrete construction works at Community Filters, Household Bio Sand Filter ( BSF), Institutional latrines and public latrines
• Prepare project documentation including bills of quantities, and implementation work plans for planned activities, with a view attaining project activities with the project implementation time.
• Facilitate in capacity building and training of the water management committees, County Water Department, Community leaders, hygiene promoters and beneficiaries of Water Hygiene and Sanitation projects, with the view to promote participation and ownership of project activities by concerned staff and stakeholders.
• Prepare procurement plans and requisitions for required materials to be procured for attention of your immediate supervisor.
• Follow up, inspect and ensure project material are delivered measure to specified deliveries at field level in timely way, and make follow with you supervisor those not delivered as per requisition.
• Provide technical supervision for water supply scheme construction such as river intake works, treatment plant, water tanks installation, water pipeline installation, power generation installation etc.
• Preparation of end of month narrative progress reports for activities undertaken and availing same to your supervisors within the agreed deadline.
  
  Evaluation
• Actively participate in by involving stake holders and partners in evaluation of past project and document Impact, Sustainability and best practices for WASH projects in the area for learning and sharing with your supervisors, for future replication.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Required:
• Minimum Degree in Civil Engineering or Water Resources Engineering or Building Construction
• Minimum 4 years experience in Water and/or Sanitation Project implementation, 2 of which must be with an NGO or International Agency.
• Experience supervising construction teams/ contractors in water supply and sanitation construction works.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Oral and written Arabic will be added advantage.
• Experience and skills in community mobilization.
• Having demonstrated organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
  organized, efficient, and able to meet deadlines
• Must have skills in community total lead sanitation (CLTS) and Participatory Hygiene and Sanitation Tools Methodology (PHAST).
• Experience in organizing and conducting evaluation of community projects will be advantage
• Skills in project management, including managing resources, and financial and budget planning
• Proficiency in using computer software e. g MS Windows, MS office programs and internet.
• Strong coordination and networking skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in unstable security and remote environment is an asset.

Water Sanitation and Hygiene Project Officer