WASH Infrastructure Officer (2 vacancies) – NATIONALS ONLY

Job Summary

The primary function of the WASH Infrastructure Officer includes delivering the infrastructure component during the current emergency response. WASH infrastructures officer will work in coordination with technical leads from other departments including medical, logistics and contractors providing technical organizational and supervisory role at all IMC construction projects. S/he will be the main technical adviser for contractors and crafts people.

Main Responsibilities

• Participate in initial joint health and WASH rapid assessment for integrated program implementation and ensure the IPC and HWS site selection is considering the international standards for WASH in collaboration with the WASH Manager and Coordinator;
• Supervise the delivery of infrastructure works at the health facilities and communities in said context, including water (source selection, storage, treatment and distribution) and sanitation (latrines), IPC;
• Be in charge of all technical activities related to construction and ensure the efficient and smooth implementation of all civil works in IMC targeted locations;
• Develop plans for improving WASH infrastructure in IDP/urban settings at health post, and schools

• coordinate with technical staffs from WASH, health, nutrition, GBV and MHPSS to ensure that the various infrastructural aspects of the response are integrated;

• Define scale, aims and objectives of the overall rehabilitation/construction needs for projects in IDP camps, communities, health facilities including OTP sites/stabilization centers in accordance with relevant minimum standards (WASH, Health, GBV, etc.).

• Design appropriate, where and as necessary phased, technical interventions to ensure safe and high-quality health care delivery at facilities, including in preparation for and during infectious disease outbreak response.

• In coordination with WASH lead, select and design appropriate water supply solutions to ensure security of water supply for the camps and health facilities.

• Provide design solutions to ensure appropriate sanitation systems (to include excreta disposal, vector control, ETC waste treatment and disposal, drainage), taking full account of local conditions, resources, customs, financial limitations and cultural norms.

• Oversee the developments of quantities, quantities and quantities (Bosses). Work with Logistics for any technical materials verification. With support from Logistics, manage, monitor and interpret all contract design documents supplied by contractors.

Management and Implementation

• Plan and manage the implementation of infrastructural works and prioritized manner with full consultation and co-ordination with relevant IMC staff and other agencies both governmental and non-governmental.
• Organize, with the logistics and finance departments materials and support needed for all infrastructure activities.
• Supervise all WASH technicians and quantity surveyor in accordance with IMC HR procedures and policies and maintain the highest standards of accountability and professionalism.

Information and coordination

• Provide regular updates to supervisor and team on progress, priorities and constraints – verbally and in writing.
• Represent IMC to private, governmental and non-governmental groups as and when needed.
• Provide support to the WASH technical team to ensure construction guidelines are followed
• Supervise and manage IMC WASH Technicians and quantity surveyor who undertake routine maintenance and construction activities in the camp.
• Skills and Competencies:
• knowledge of knowledge of AU quantitative essentials;
• A good understanding of the Ministry of Works guidelines
• A good understanding of donor procedures especially USAID guidelines;
• Good organizational, forecasting and planning skills especially as it relates to construction and civil works
• An understanding of the requirements of a rapid response emergency operation.
• Attention to detail and excellent numeracy.
• Diplomacy, tact and communication and negotiation skills.
• Fluent spoken and written English and Nigerian local dialects
• Flexibility, adaptability to work under tight deadlines and pressure..
• Any other responsibilities assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in WASH or Civil Engineering or relevant technical WASH specialization;
• At least two years of work experience with designing and implementing WASH hardware in Emergency contexts; or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Good knowledge and understanding of the WASH sector and its hardware and software component;
• Ability to effectively present information (both written and verbally) and respond appropriately to questions from senior managers in the field, counterparts, senior government.
• Ability to understand gender-related challenges within the beneficiary groups
• Fluent in English.
• Experience in emergency phases, including assessments and the design and delivery of effective hygiene promotion interventions in humanitarian and development contexts;
• Demonstrated knowledge of linking WASH activities with other humanitarian sectors;
• Languages ​​(Ukrainian, Russian and English) are required.

Code of Conduct

As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and throughout the ethics of the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance ethics and standards and adheres to those standards. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report.

if this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.

Safeguarding

It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, or LGBTI individuals; and any form of trafficking in persons.

Equal Opportunities

International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran