Technical Officer (WASH)

Job Overview:

The Technical Officer will work under the UNICEF-funded WASH project implemented in partnership with Lebrelief. Mada will be responsible for Hygiene Promotion and other soft activities (including community mobilization) in specific areas of T5.

Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the Technical Officer will be embedded in the Lebrelief team to support the implementation and monitoring of construction and technical activities in Informal Settlements, as well as preparation and rolling out of needs assessments. He/she will be trained by Lebrelief on processes, procedures and tools for proper implementation.

General Responsibilities:

• Implement activities and meeting objectives as defined in the project proposal.
• Ensure proper and close coordination with Lebrelief during the entire project cycle.
• Work closely with Lebrelief for the entire project cycle for eventual handover, understanding the context and needs of the areas.
• Participate in the distribution of WASH items (water tanks, hygiene kits, baby kits, etc).
• Participate in needs assessments through a participatory approach with the community.
• Conduct detailed technical assessments of the identified needs.
• Prepare BOQs, scope of works and all the related documents needed for implementing the identified activities.
• Ensure the daily follow-up of the ongoing activities.
• Provide technical advice as required during activities.
• Support Lebrelief to ensure that contractors are respecting the deadlines, technical specifications and that the works are implemented in safely manner, and ensure proper handover with the contractors and the community for the completed works.
• Ensure that all the data is properly filed and archived including but not limited to assessments, family lists, handovers, MoUs and pictures, etc.
• Collect data at community and/or household level and conduct different assessment and surveys based on needs.
• Maintain full qualitative and quantitative records and reports of activities, disaggregated by age, gender and diversity as appropriate. 
• Support in all emergency action plans and humanitarian activities by Mada (if relevant).
• Provide regular written and verbal reports to the Manager upon request. 
• Participate in the COVID-19 response through assessments and distributions of IPC, disinfection and hygiene kits and conducting of awareness sessions to the beneficiaries.
• Support the identification of beneficiaries requiring other services and full follow up of referral to other services.

Reporting:

• Report challenges encountered on the field.
• Immediately report to the Project Manager any problems or information that could affect the projects/activities, including security aspects.
• Submit regular reports on the progress, challenges and action plan of the activities.

Skills required:

• Bachelor degree in civil engineering, mechanical or hydraulic engineering (strong technical experience might substitute for formal education)
• At least 2 years of experience in the same domain.
• Knowledge and experience in participatory methods for community development, mobilization and trainings.
• Previous experience with NGOs is an asset.
• Deep understanding of age, gender and diversity issues with regard to WASH. 
• Technical knowledge on emergency water, sanitation, public health and hygiene promotion activities and design.
• Knowledge of WASH standards.
• Experience in plumbing and civil works
• Experience in conducting surveys, managing data and statistics
• Excellent communication skills in Arabic and English 
• Strong commitment to ensuring the protection of refugees
• Strong negotiation and mediation skills and ability to work independently
• Strong organizational skills and able to coordinate and manage a diverse array of activities and stakeholders
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and values.