WASH Officer

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

1. Support in assessing the appropriateness of different Environmental and Hardware WASH programming options; proceed with the selection of the targeted communities according to the feasibility of different program activities.
2. Manage the activities related to the Environmental and Hardware WASH program/project implementation in the different target communities, including regular visits to observe progress of program/project implementation.
3. Manage the monthly activity planning as per set targets (monthly, quarterly, annually) and deadlines by the Program/Project Plan of Action in close collaboration with the DMS WASH Field Officers.
4. Support in the assessment of the environmental practices and projects at communities’ level.
5. Support in the assessment and identification of eco-friendly technologies mainly related to Solid waste management, Water and wastewater management, and solar power that fit within the local context and standards. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the program to determine more areas for improvement and best practices.
6. Maintain effective and efficient oversight, support, quality control and reporting systems and processes.
   1. Ensure updated project documents, for quality and timely implementation of project
   2. Ensure regular field monitoring and modifications as required
   3. Maintain database/archive/records of reports and project documents
   4. Adhere to reporting guidelines for field trips, trainings etc.
7. Provide direction and monitor field staff/volunteers in their implementation of the work plan and quality of technical activities.
8. Facilitate requirements and make recommendation for planned activities while observing sustainable environmental solution.
9. Manage day-to-day logistics, administration, and personnel activities (including any local, contracted personnel/daily labor) in accordance with national law and organizational guidelines.
10. Facilitate and support in organizing planning meetings and workshops when required
11. Ensure relevant thematic issues are mainstreamed in the Environmental and Hardware WASH program if appropriate.
12. Ensure that gender, protection, the environment, and other important cross- cutting concerns are taken into account in program design, implementation, and reporting; ensure that activities reflect the needs of specific groups and individuals e.g. elderly people, children, and people with disabilities.

Operational/Technical Roles and Responsibilities

1. Contribute to tool development, planning sessions, and attend coordination meetings as requested by the WASH Manager.
2. To support the procurement of materials to implement sustainable solution according to LRC policies and procedures.
3. To support technically the design and implementation of “the different sustainable solutions implemented as per set timetable and budget.
4. To help in preparing internal monthly report and external reports for LRC WASH PM on the implemented activities.
5. Supervise and monitor the implementation of the LRC DMS WASH NFI distributions
6. Supervise and monitor the implementation of contractors/subcontractors.
7. Provide supervision, guidance and oversight to field-based construction including WASH Focal Persons to ensure quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) of construction works and adherence to design specifications and standards.
8. Feedback from beneficiaries and conduct informal reports on installation of “Hard” WASH facilities.
9. Develop an archive with descriptions and projects for each site for documentation and future reference.
10. Manage the HQ WASH Team fleet request and ensure needed follow up incorporating the eco-friendly driving module.    
11. Coordinate closely with the LRC DMS “Soft” Wash Officer on all relevant issues in order to ensure a successful and complete WASH program implementation on all levels.

Function Specific Experience

• Experience in Project Management
• Sectorial experience in e.g. WASH programs, water and sanitation infrastructure
• Experience in designing and delivering trainings
• Sectorial experience in e.g. environmental activities, community-based approach, Integration of environmental procedures
• Previous experience as an LRC volunteer is an asset

Industry Related Experience

• Previous experience in working with NGOs
• Experience in working and  collaboration with local partners, government bodies, and donor agencies
• Previous experience in design and construction of sanitation infrastructure including community level latrine projects, subsurface sewage disposal systems, communal septic tanks, soil infiltration systems are an asset
• Previous experience in waterhole supply projects are an asset
• Previous experience in Environmental projects design and studies
• Previous experience in solar PV