Water And Sanitation Assistant (2)

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships. 1.      Role and responsibilities The following is a brief description of the role. Generic responsibilities (max 10) These responsibilities shall be the same for all positions with the same title. The responsibilities shall be short and essential. Details belong in the Work and Development plan. Implement, monitor and report on Water and Sanitation activities and ensure compliance with plans and NRC standards. Mobilize communities, community leaders & WASH committee members for the building materials, construction activities and maintenance of structures. Suggest new methods and approaches in order to improve the quality of the activities. Administrate payment requests for partners, contractors, suppliers, construction workers etc. Report all protection related concerns Carry out data collection as required Prepare and file relevant documents according to procedures Engage with your team members, WASH committee members, and other stakeholders. Specific responsibilities These responsibilities shall be adapted to the particularities of the job location and context, phase of operation, strategic focus and type of programme intervention. This section shall be revised whenever a new employee is hired or the context changes significantly. Monitor water and sanitation facilities acceptance and beneficiary satisfaction Share your skills and experience within the team and learn from your colleagues. Engage with WASH committee members when working in informal settlements. Be aware of the importance of good relationships with the communities in and outside of informal settlements Critical interfaces By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are: Shelter: coordinate in close collaboration with Shelter in relation to shelter activities in ITSs CCB : day-to-cay coordination and collaboration with CCB team with joint-field visits, etc. ICLA: ensuring the team is ready to deal with referral cases and follow up communication with beneficiaries 2.      Competencies Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories: 1. Professional competencies These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance. Qualifications: Vocational training in site-construction works, plumbing, infrastructural works Generic professional competencies: Experience from working with water and sanitation projects in a humanitarian context Knowledge of plumbing, water networks Handling insecure environments Teamwork, able to engage with WASH committees, refugees, communities. Planning and delivering results Communicate with impact, respect taking into consideration context Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities Mobile electronic data collection (Mobenzi, KoboCollect) MS Excel skills Some knowledge of English (speaking and writing) Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience: Experience with engaging with (WASH) committees and surrounding communities a plus 2. Behavioral competencies (max 6) These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, and the following are essential for this position: Managing resources and achieving results Working with people Coping with change Communication skills Willing to learn new skills 3.       Performance Management The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, in accordance with the NRC Performance Management Manual. The following documents will be used for performance reviews: •             The Job Description •             The Work and Development Plan •             The Mid-term/End-of-trial Period Performance Review Template •             The End-term Performance Review Template •             The NRC Competency Framework