Wash Service Officer

PURPOSE OF POSITION  The WASH Services Officer will coordinate the implementation of the WASH projects activities in Bekaa Region specifically to ensure that the contracted services in the Informal Tented Settlements (ITS) and other refugee habitations are carried out, and in liaising with the Municipalities and other government bodies, ensure adequate services are provided to refugees in their habitations.  In order to perform this role effectively, the WASH Services Officer must be able to effectively communicate with the stakeholders and ensure quality services are provided to the target communities.  MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Engagement and Networking Develop and maintain close      working relationship with municipalities in order to ensure adequate      attention and ownership of tasks related to the WASH services (e.g. water      trucking, sewage removal, solid waste management and removal) in the ITS      and other refugees habitations. Ensure that the      municipalities (or private sector providers) collect both sewage and solid      waste from the ITS and other refugee habitations and dispose of them in an      environmentally safe manner. Ensure that the      appropriate service provider (e.g. government, private sector, land      owners) provide quality and consistent water supply the ITS and other      refugee habitations. Develop contractual and      monitoring documents related to the delivery of WASH services. Review and improve WV’s      operational model for the delivery of WASH services.  Coordination and capacity building Coordinate with WVL staff and key stakeholders (e.g. municipalities, chiefs, suppliers, refugees, and WASH Committees) regarding WASH services in all its aspects. Ensure that standards (e.g. environmental, quantity, quality) are followed during service provision. Gather and share appropriate information that would enhance the project implementation Coordinate all micro planning activities in the target areas  Reporting Ensure that all WASH Services-related data (e.g. baseline assessments, activity monitoring) is well managed and provides an accurate representation of the reality on the ground. Submit regular reports related to WV’s WASH Services-related interventions Knowledge and skills Good      understanding of World Vision and Sphere relief standards. Good      management and administrative skills. Diplomacy, tact, and negotiating skills Training/counterpart development skills Excellent      organizational and time management skills. Good      interpersonal and written and oral communication skills Must have      cross-cultural sensitivity, problem solving and negotiation skills. Good team      building skills, Acquire a creative, innovative, and adaptability      personality. Ability      to cope and work under pressure. Ability      to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural and difficult /      sensitive contexts. Familiarity with the culture of the affected      population, ability to develop respect from a wide range of people and      strong ability to communicate effectively on hygiene matters. Ability      to take initiatives, team player who is able to work with minimum supervision Good      computer skills   Experience  Minimum  of 2 years experience in similar position  EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Local Contract– Full Time (6 months)