WASH Officer

ROLE PURPOSE: 

The Project Officer will work with Save the Children`s (SCI`s) local partner on the design, implementation, follow up and evaluation of WASH infrastructure construction and rehabilitation and Livelihoods activities in communities targeted by Save the Children in Sinjar and Sinuni- Ninewa The post is specifically oriented towards providing WASH and life-saving assistance in the context of the humanitarian response needs, together with some livelihood activities that involve cash distribution and social cohesion activities.. In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

SCOPE OF ROLE: 

Reports to: WASH coordinator and later on to the project coordinator 
Staff reporting to this post: 

Direct: Partner Programme team & WASH Assistant & Livelihoods Assistant
Indirect: N/A
Budget Responsibilities: No
Role Dimensions: Civil Engineering, Construction and Project Management, Public health, Hydraulics, and Sanitation. 

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: 
Need Assessment 
•    With support from WASH Coordinator and WASH Program Manager, the post holder will support the local partner to carry out WASH and Livelihoods, assessments in coordination with other project officers of the thematic areas and/or other external sector agencies, ensuring assessment findings are documented and that all assessments include a specific analysis of children’s needs. 
Program design and implementation:
•    Support SCI`s local partner on the design, and drafting of technically sound BoQs and Specifications compliant with international and Iraqi standards. Monitoring and evaluation of activities related to the construction of WASH infrastructures in public institutions and communities, such as:
 
•    Oversee all aspects of implementation, monitoring and evaluation of community hygiene and sanitation promotion of the project including; development of hygiene and sanitation promotion methodology and guidelines, recruitment and training of community hygiene promoters. 
•    Support the local partner to implement hygiene promotion activities appropriate to the context in close collaboration with the WASH Engineering team, Cluster guidelines and other sectors to ensure that technical and social aspects of water and sanitation programming are integrated and harmonised. 
•    With support from WASH Coordinator and WASH Program Manager, work with local partner to lead on developing Hygiene Promotion and Community Mobilization project plans and budgets of HP project activities. 
•    Identify and assess the key hygiene and sanitation practices to be addressed and whom to engage and develop an appropriate communications strategy to promote safe practices. Ensure that an empowering approach to working with communities is employed and all activities are carried out by the local partner in a way that is sensitive to community needs and promotes the full and equal participation of women, men, children and youth.
•    Support the local partner to develop and Lead context relevant and culturally appropriate IEC material development, ensure related capacity building of national staff and its appropriate use on the ground; 
•    Coordinate with NFI team to plan, organize, supervise and evaluate the distribution of hygiene kits and water treatment kits for health centers, schools and families beneficiaries,
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning:
•    In coordination with WASH team and MEAL team from both  SCI and local partner, lead assessment of key public health risks in  view of the integrated community project activities;
•    In collaboration with WASH, Livelihoods and MEAL and other sectors, help the local partner to develop and ensure proper implementation of context-relevant data collection tools (qualitative and quantitative);
•    Implementation of PDM survey (Post Distribution Monitoring) for Cash and kits distributed Planning and analyzing the Conduct KAP survey with collaboration with WASH, livelihoods and MEAL. 
•    Ensure facilitation and technical support of community groups and volunteers. 
•    Assess the quality of works complete and incomplete and make recommendations for improvement or modification to the implementing partner ensuring minimum standards of quality in all hygiene promotion  and interventions as part of an ongoing monitoring mechanism; this includes ensuring at all times compliance to Sphere standards when designing and implementing activities. 
Partnership & capacity building
•    If required, support assessment of partner capacities in identified areas, provide recommendation for relevant partnerships and facilitate the process of partnership (this may include the design of MoU, planning of coordination meetings and implementation of reporting mechanism etc.). 
•    Support the local partner to work closely with existing Community Health Volunteers and other group to ensure cohesive programming and proper implementation of the hygiene promotion program.
•    Liaise directly with communities, local institutions and local authorities on hygiene issues as well as other agencies operational in targeted area regularly to ensure coordination and effective implementation of activities
Security and Safety
·    Contribute to monitoring of the prevailing security conditions by gathering security-related information and reverting back to Safety and Security team in timely and orderly fashion. 
·    Assist in ensuring that the necessary measures are in place to ensure security, safety, health, and well-being of Save the Children staff, and other visitors; and that security standards and procedures are strictly adhered to.
·    Support partnering efforts and opportunities with the Local Government Units, other government line agencies and structures, NGOs, and other stakeholders through consultation and information sharing.
 
 
Reporting:
•    Reporting in writing on a weekly basis to the WASH Coordinator and/or project coordinator to share updates on completed activities, beneficiaries reached, Supply chain related updated where necessary and finally also to outline the plan for the coming week. 
•    Provide regular reports on community hygiene related issues and program progress against work plans and project activities.
BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)
Accountability:
•    holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
•    holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.
Ambition:
•    sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
•    widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
•    future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.
Collaboration:
•    builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
•    values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
•    approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.
Creativity:
•    develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
•    willing to take disciplined risks.
Integrity:
•    honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

QUALIFICATIONS  
Civil Engineering, Construction and Project Management, Public health, Hydraulics, and Sanitation

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Requiers:
·    Professional experience of minimum 4 years, including 2 years in the field of WASH infrastructure construction in humanitarian or development context. Including a sound knowledge of the local standards related to construction specifications. 
·    Strong coordination and planning skills, must be detail orientated. 
·    Good computer skills with Drawings software such AUTOCAD, ArchCAD/EPANET
·    Ability to listen and adapt 
·    Experience in managing a team (both technical and Hygiene promotion), and coordinating with other department in a professional environment. 
·    Excellent  knowledge of local language
·    Good knowledge of oral and written English 
·    Iraq nationality 
 
Desirable:
·    Experience in Public Health 
·    Experience in Cash distribution
·    Able to work in  both Sinjar and Sinune.
·    Previous experience of project management including budget follow up 
·    Knowledge of implementing WASH projects in Sinjar- Ninewa 
·    Direct experience in the geographical area of intervention of Save the Children  

Additional job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
Equal Opportunities 
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
Child Safeguarding:
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Safeguarding our Staff:
The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy
Health and Safety
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures

Qualified and interested candidates can apply through the below links:

External Candidate: WASH Officer-External

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers/apply

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.