Water, Sanitation And Hygiene Consultant

      Terms of Reference   Role:     Water and Sanitation Technical Consultants (multiple positions) Supervisor: Area Manager with technical support from the regional advisor                         Time Frame of Assignment: Between one and three months starting ASAP         Location: Multiple positions in Bekaa, Akkar and Beirut                                                    Date of ToR:       20-June-16   Project background: Save the Children Lebanon (SCL) is one of the leading agencies responding to the Syria crisis in Lebanon. Present in Lebanon since 1953, SCL has developed strong relationships and a well-established operational platform. SCL's current program includes interventions in WASH, Shelter, Education, Livelihoods and Child Protection. SC implements directly and also works with local partners to deliver emergency aid, such as multi-purpose cash and food parcels, which improve daily living conditions for the refugees and vulnerable Lebanese families. In the last two years, the emergency program has reached approximately 400,000 people across Lebanon.   Key components of the ongoing WASH program include the provision of access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene according to the minimum standards for the most vulnerable/affected population. To achieve this SC is implementing a community support activities to improve the water and sanitation infrastructure at municipal level in order to increase their capacity together with the capacity of the Water Establishment and other relevant bodies.   Responsibilities of [WASH Consultant] The WASH consultant is responsible for all aspects regarding the technical assessment of the already identified water and sanitation projects. The consultant is responsible for ensuring a proper procurement process to contract a local company for WASH work. The consultant is also responsible for monitoring all contracting work and ensuring proper technical specifications and approving payments to the contractors.   She / He is responsible to ensure that management and technical aspects of the assessment (planning and implementation) are undertaken correctly and in accordance with SC policy,  the final Watsan project proposal and the approved budget.   Objectives: Ensure the technical feasibility of proposed projects In close coordination with the municipalities and water establishments, prepare the proper technical design which includes the bill of quantities, the technical specification and the estimated budget Support logistics in the contracting process Oversee the contracting work with regular monitoring visits to each project site   Outputs: Prepare all the technical documents needed to initiate the tenders Sign-off on final tendering process Monitor contracting work and sign off on all contractor payments Provide final evaluation and final report of the contracting work   Essential Competencies required Level of study Degree in water resources management, civil/environmental engineer or equivalent   Required competencies and skills Significant experience in water and sanitation infrastructure projects Previous humanitarian experience is required Experience working with Government related bodies (Municipalities – Water Establishments, etc.) Very good coordination skills