Innovation Officer

Job Description:

• Coordinate the implementation of the project’s infrastructure-related activities
• Conduct technical assessments and data analysis
• Develop and continually update Detailed Implementation Plans (DIPs) for the delivery of project WASH infrastructure.
• Provide overall follow up and supervision of the engineering works related to the project
• Inspect all WASH Infrastructure and provide certification reports
• Provide technical expertise related to the planned infrastructure works carried out by the project
• Monitor expenditures, budgets, and track activity expenses; ensure thatappropriate action is taken in a timely fashion
• Define the reference standards to be adopted in the planned WASH infrastructure
• Develop Bills of Quantities (BoQs), and tender documents
• Prepare and launch tender bidding procedure for construction contractor(s)
• Develop and execute a capacity building plan for World Vision Water, Sanitation,& Hygiene (WASH) staff.
• Develop technical resources (e.g. strategic framework, standard operating procedures (SOPs), manuals) to guide LOST WASH Infrastructure interventions, drawing from international best practices, along with field specific observations.
• Develop clear infrastructure monitoring tools (e.g. checklists).
• Conduct trainings for project staff and ‘Community WASH Focal Points’ on
• WASH infrastructure monitoring, operations, and maintenance.
• Report the daily progress of works to the project manager
• Ensure that all WASH infrastructure data is well managed and provides an accurate representation of the reality on the ground.
• Validate the accuracy of the data and the quality of the WASH infrastructure interventions.
• Submit regular reports related to the project’s WASH infrastructure to the Project Manager.
• Liaise between the project’s stakeholders and beneficiaries
• Actively coordinate with key stakeholders (e.g. NGOs, universities, UN agencies, government) related to WASH Infrastructure
• Responsible for day-to-day security management
• Abide by the security procedures and policies and report any breaches
• Participate in personal safety training as required
• Be aware of emergency procedures in response,
• Attend and participate in capacity building trainings locally and internationally, if any
• Attend and participate in LOST's spiritual nurture events and other organizational events
• Perform other relevant tasks as assigned.

Skills and Knowledge: 

• Independent, self-starter and creative
• Strong English and Arabic communication skills (oral and written)
• Ability to travel across the country regularly for training, assessment, regular monitoring and evaluation
• A high level of diplomacy and networking skills is required
• Strong capacity building and facilitation skills
• Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, emotional maturity and physical stamina
• Ability to work without supervision
• Ability to work in and contribute to team building environment
• Ability to maintain performance expectations in psychologically stressful environments and physical hardship conditions with limited resources
• Able to use a computer, with word-processing and spreadsheets, (e.g. Microsoft Office)
• Able to use AutoCad and ArcGIS.

Experience and Qualification:

• Experience in managing infrastructure works, and in coordinating activities with partners and facilitating capacity building.
• Bachelor Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Civil or Mechanical engineering.
• 2-3 years experience in an infrastructure project (tender procedure, design, planning, implementation, budgeting, reporting, evaluation and monitoring).