Water, Sanitation And Hygiene Assistant (Qobayyat)

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need around the world. Save the Children has been operating in Lebanon since 1999 and is recognized for its commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration.  Save the Children currently implements programs in Child Protection, Education, CRC, Food Security & Livelihood, Shelter, and Emergency Response throughout Lebanon. Save the Children is seeking qualified candidates to fulfill the following positions, for its Lebanon Country Office, in the following locations Beirut, Tripoli, Akkar and Bekaa:   ROLE PURPOSE: Be responsible for the direct supervision of WASH infrastructure construction and rehabilitation in communities targeted by Save the Children in the region of Qobayyat. The post is specifically oriented towards the WASH response and special attention will be made on the integration of the WASH sector in other core sector of Save The Children such as Shelter, food security, health, education and child protection.   KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY :   Need Assessment Participate in the implementation of WASH needs assessments and assessment of WASH facilities to be rehabilitated and / or build in the project, through technical feasibility studies, household level questionnaires, focal group discussions, visits to facilities and sites.   Program implementation: Participate in defining work specifications and quotation, and ensure the implementation and direct follow-up of activities related to the construction of WASH infrastructures in public institutions and communities, such as: Construction or rehabilitation of sanitation facilities (latrines, incinerator, refuse pit, sokage pit…). Construction or rehabilitation of drinking water infrastructures (hand dug well wells, boreholes, pipe network, reservoir, drinking water treatment device). Technical training of community volunteers, members of WASH committees, governmental staff Provide daily supervision of WASH infrastructures works: Recruitment and supervision of masons and laborers in the selected communities Control the type, quality and quantity of materials delivered to construction sites by Save the Children and its possible subcontractors. Monitor the use, storage and quality of the tools used by community members and workers in the site Ensure the work site organization and safety. Ensure community mobilization in targeted communities on the issues related to construction, operation and maintenance of WASH facilities. In the case work is subcontracted, ensure the quality and pace of the work done by subcontractors, through field visit, site reports, and filling of monitoring sheets     Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning: Ensure that WASH infrastructure construction and rehabilitation works are carried out according to quality standards established by Save the Children through quality checklists Weekly reporting of data in order to follow up the standard project and strategic indicators (number of beneficiaries, number and type of activities completed...)   Reporting: Weekly (or each time necessary) written and oral report for line manager,   Integration, coordination and transversal aspects Work with other team members of Save the Children (WASH and non-WASH) working in the same communities, to ensure the integration and complementarity of the different sector of the intervention. Ensure the integration of aspect related to gender, child protection, HIV, environment and other crosscutting issues to the implementation of WASH activities, and ensure that activities take into account the needs of specific groups and individuals, especially children, elderly and disabled people To perform any other work related activities as agreed with your line management.   The job duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the Post holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.   SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (SCI 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 Creates a managerial environment to lead, enable and maintain our culture of child safeguarding 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 Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a country wide/global scale Collaboration: Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to Builds and maintains effective relationships with colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters Values diversity and different people’s perspectives, able to work cross-culturally. Creativity: Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions Cuts away bureaucracy and encourages an entrepreneurial approach Integrity: honest, encourages openness and transparency, builds trust and confidence displays consistent excellent judgement QUALIFICATIONS  Graduated from a technical course related to construction or hydraulics, and/or relevant professional field experience   EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS   Required: Professional experience of minimum of 3 years in the field of construction or hydraulics, including 2 years in WASH infrastructure work site management Practical knowledge in terms of masonry, plumbing, carpentry and pumping system. Planning and organization skills Ability to listen and adapt, Good interpersonal skills, Good knowledge of English Perfect knowledge of local language Community mobilization skills   Desirable: Prior Experience in ONG sector Good knowledge of public health issues Direct experience in the zone covered by the project   APPLICATION PROCESS  Please note that the closing date for applications is: Novembre 21, 2014                    The selection committee will review all applications as they are received. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered. No further information will be given over the phone.   Please note: due to the critical nature of this recruitment, applications will be reviewed as they are received and successful candidates contacted on an on-going basis.  Internal Applicants are given priority in the recruitment process.   STARTING DATE: Immediate.  We’re looking for people who can start as soon as possible or within the next few weeks.   Each application package should include the following: •           Job title for the role you are applying for in subject header of the email •           Cover letter with the applicant’s current contact information •           CV (including detailed work experience, education/degrees)  –  3pages maximum •           Professional References (minimum of three, with complete contact information) •           Kindly do not send supporting certificates and documents at this stage •           Letter and CV should be saved into one Word or PDF document and sent to Lebanonhrq@savethechildren.org   Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.   We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.  All applicants will also be subject to Save the Children’s usual Child Safeguarding Policy and reference checking process.