WASH Engineer Assistant

The Engineer Assistant will ensure day-to-day field supervision and coordination of all engineering works taking place during the lifetime of the project, focusing primarily on water and sanitation systems. The project will provide access to improved water and sanitation services for vulnerable Syrian Refugees and host communities. The Engineer Assistant will maintain impartiality and neutrality in dealing with all stakeholders. He/she will be responsible for the day to day Project implementation that focus on increasing access to safe water and sanitation services/facilities to Syrian refugees and host communities. This will also include municipalities engagement, scale up & sustainability, promotion of Syrian and Lebanese participation in project activities.

• Latrine Installation and Rehabilitation:
  • Analyze carefully the assessment data gathered by the HP team in order to understand the communities need on latrines, water tank and grey water pits.
  • Inspect all WaSH Infrastructure and provide certification reports.
  • Mapping, report and monitor expenditures.
  • Follow up on latrine installation and pit construction in IS and out-of-IS.
  • Follow up on grey water pit construction.
  • Follow up on rehabilitation of existing latrines, pits and sanitation systems.
• Oversee day to day project implementation and ensure effective and timely completion of the WaSH intervention according to project specifications and standards.
• Assist the engineer in the implementation of the technical components of the project; ensure proper project implementation, full compliance with required standards and specifications.
• Conduct WaSH facility assessments to determine scope of work, resource requirements, and estimated costs.
• Monitor WaSH intervention progress as per regulations and standards.
• Prepare weekly field plans/reports to be submitted to the WaSH Engineer.
• Jointly with other WaSH team members, conduct emergency assessments and support in establishing and maintaining proper project documentation and records, including but not limited to: needs assessments questionnaires, monitoring, consolidated list of beneficiaries, photos etc.
• Follow on technical resources (e.g. strategic framework, standard operating procedures (SOPs), manuals) to guide Sawa Group WaSH Infrastructure through interventions, drawing from international best practices, along with field specific observations.
• Conduct trainings for volunteers and refugees on WaSH infrastructure monitoring, operations, and maintenance.
• Assist the WaSH engineer in the development, support, capacity building and training of volunteer labor “Reparation and Rehabilitation Groups” in all Sawa intervention areas.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.

Training and Capacity Building:

1. Attend all trainings planned and evaluate these trainings.
2. Suggest any topic for future trainings based on the needed skill or knowledge.

General Policies:

1. Follow the general policies, code of conduct, Child Safeguarding policy.
2. Adhere to the PSEA policy.
3. Abide by the values and principles of all policies set by the organization.
4. Perform other duties assigned by the direct supervisor.

Position Type: Full Time

Reports to: WaSH Engineer

Degree in Engineering: Environmental engineering, Water and Groundwater science, WaSH or any relevant education.

1-2 years of experience as WaSH Engineer or Engineer Assistant.

• Strong analytical skills, solid reporting methods.
• Be able to read CAD and GIS map accurately.
• Ability to work effectively under stress in emergency and other situations.
• Strong analytical skills, solid reporting methods.
• Solid commend of fluent English spoken and written is a must.
• Committed to equality and social inclusion.
• Good Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills.
• High confidentiality, respect, and non-discrimination attitude.
• Strong communication skills.
• Team player, flexible, able to handle pressure well and work in cross-cultural setting.
• High level of planning and organizing (ability to meet deadlines).
• Strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work effectively with others.
• Willingness to learn new skills and/or approaches.
• Ability to show initiative and take responsibility.

SAWA Group has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of beneficiaries. All staff are required to adhere to the PSEA Policy (during work hours and outside work hours).