Water Quality Analyst

Who are we  Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental international humanitarian organisation, and was founded in 1968. Concern Worldwide currently operates in a number of countries across the globe, with its Head Office in Dublin. We work with the poor and vulnerable in the world’s poorest countries to help them bring about long-lasting change in their lives and realise their fundamental human rights; to food, to health, to education, and ultimately to a life of dignity. Together with local and international partners, and with the beneficiaries themselves, we respond to emergencies and undertake long term development work.  We work across the world to promote a better understanding of extreme poverty, and we campaign for local and global action that will help reduce this. About the Job  The main purpose of the position under the direction of the WASH Manager is to ensure the quality of water supplied to informal settlements, small shelter units (SSUs) and other types of housing units, inhabited by refugees, within Concern’s programme of implementation. As such, this role includes regular and systematic testing of water samples,  advice on water treatment, collecting and analysing information and data in appropriate format.  The role  also requires that early warning  mechanism is provided once potential water contamination has been reported.   Duties and Responsibilities  Project Implementation  Monitoring quality of drinking water at areas of Concern’s interventions, through regular and systematic water testing and providing water testing database of the results,  abnormalities and analysis Maintain and regularly update the database of water testing results, and provide reports on water quality as required Coordinate and assist Logs in the procurement of items and formulation of contracts necessary for achieving project objectives Ensure project documents are properly filed and kept secure Knowledgeable of water quality standards and testing procedures Provide samples of drinking water at source and point of consumption Analyse results of tests as per procedures and against agreed standards Document results of testing and refer abnormalities to WASH Project Manager Where necessary, recommend options for water treatment water treatment, assist the WASH Project Manager in design of such treatment. Assist Field Officer (Hygiene Promotion) to assess effectiveness of the intervention Work with other Field Officers to trace sources of disease or contaminations in order to prevent further outbreaks  Representation: Represent Concern at meetings with stakeholders, contractors and other relevant actors where applicable.  Work Ethic: Adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct. Support and promote the standards outlined in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct to their team, partner and stakeholders and be committed to providing a safe working environment. Support Concern’s work in Lebanon by undertaking other tasks as appropriate and required. Skills, Qualifications, Experience and Attitude Required Certificate in Public Health, Biochemistry or related technical qualification A minimum of two years’ experience in a similar domain. Familiarity with Lebanese and WHO water quality standards Experience in community based approaches Strong organizational skills and able to coordinate and manage a diverse array of activities and stakeholders Excellent communication skills in English & Arabic Strong negotiation and mediation skills and ability to work independently Report writing skills and computer skills in word processing and spreadsheets Experience in conducting surveys, managing data and statistics is desirable Willingness to stay in the camps and travel to construction sites all the time. Commitment to ensuring the protection of refugees. Strong sense of security management and willingness to follow security guidelines and regulations Commitment to humanitarian principles and values Commitment to Concern equal opportunity and gender practices