Somalia: Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Officer (Somali Nationals Only)

About SRDA:

Somali Relief and Development Action (SRDA) is a vibrant, non-profit, non- political national organization committed to helping the vulnerable members of the community through humanitarian aid programming. Responding to drought, famine and conflict in Somalia, SRDA helps communities transform from crisis to recovery and transition them to long term development through integrated programming. Working in South Central, Punt land and Somaliland, SRDA has reached more 2,600,000 beneficiaries through integrated humanitarian programs from 2013-2018.

Supporting vulnerable IDPs, Returnees, Refugees and Host community by providing free clean and safe water, Health and Nutrition, Food Security and Protection, SRDA is working with UNICEF, WFP, FAO and IOM and World Vision in reaching the most vulnerable with timely and effect humanitarian interventions.

Job Summary:

WASH Officer who will be responsible for the day to day Implementation of the WASH Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) component of World Vision Somalia OFDA funded emergency program. The incumbent will be primarily responsible to design, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate the project objectives under the WASH Component. He/she is ultimately responsible for smooth implementation of the project and achievements of the set objectives

Main Responsibility

· Ensure efficient and Effective program implementation while following the budget and work plan.

· Participate in preparing Daily/weekly monthly/quarterly/annual highlights/ reports

· Work with the Water, Hygiene and Sanitation clusters at community levels in identifying, mobilizing and sensitizing target communities for sanitation and hygiene promotion.

· Works closely with beneficiaries in the area of WASH on a daily basis to identify and prioritize needs and closely monitors the implementation of all the WASH activities.

· Participates in site assessment and selection of rightful beneficiary communities.

· Participates in needs assessments and baseline surveys to identify a clear water, sanitation and hygiene situation in the selected project areas.

· Participates in the planning, design and implementation of Water, Sanitation & Hygiene projects in accordance with applicable technical standards and best practices.

· Carries out supervision and monitoring of all field activities related to the WASH component.

· Responsible for timely and well-planned delivery and distribution of the beneficiary items to the communities in the assigned project area(s).

· Participates in all relevant WASH trainings of committees for the operationalization of the program.

· Ensures good coordination and working relationships with relevant NGOs and UN agencies, beneficiary communities and local authorities.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements:

· Degree in Water Engineering or Civil Engineer or any other related discipline with WASH

· Minimum 3 years’ experience in rural development and emergency relief programs and projects or

· Proven ability to manage large varied workloads and deal constructively with stress and periods with long hours.

· Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work with limited supervision

· Proactive, stable and robust character and a good team player.

· Excellent communication skills, calm and a good sense of humor.

· Excellent skills and experience in the assessment and supervision of WASH and rural projects

· Proven ability to lead a team of professionals in the field of expertise in order to successfully achieve the objectives of the project.

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This is a field based position in Burhakaba district of Bay region, Somalia, and requires up to 50% travel to the project sites.

SRDA staff represent the agency both in and out of work in wherever they are. Staff are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect country laws, culture and agency’s policies, procedures and values all the times.

If you think you qualify for the position, please send your application letter together with curriculum vitae, names and contacts of three referees, to: recruitment@srdaorganization.org. Indicate WASH Officer; as subject line when applying by email. Deadline 5th September 2018.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. SRDA is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidate are highly encourage to apply