WASH Officer - South Balochistan

Please note: This project is designed to be implemented in 02 districts of South Balochistan, i.e. Jaffarabad & Sohbatpur, so the job holder will look after the project implementations in said districts.

Travel requirement

70%

Position Objective

Lead in  the  implementation of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) interventions in conformity with the  Action Against Hunger standards, international standards and national policies; ensuring the technical quality and relevance of the interventions.

Mission 1: Provide technical leadership and ensure effective implementation of WASH Component

• Develop detailed technical BoQs and ensure appropriate drawing and design of hardware component, Including oversighting technical aspects of emergency WASH response such as quick repair & rehabilitation of water supply system, water distribution networks, water quality, emergency latrine design and excreta disposal.
• In charge of carrying WASH interventions in Emergency Response Project operations in the target areas.
• Verification of the appropriate standard and quantity of materials used in water and sanitation schemes.
• Assist in assessing the needs and integrate WASH intervention wherever needed. This would include designing and implementation of complementary emergency WASH interventions (including livelihoods, nutrition and Health).
• Responsible for updating detailed implementation/ work plan.
• Support in overseeing the management of program, HR, Finances, and Logistics in project target districts.
• Responsible for all aspects of delivering a high quality, effective and accountable WASH program implementation, programmatic and operational matters.  
• Responsible for achieving program compliance with quality and accountability international standards.

Mission 2: Effective Team Management and Networking:

• Representation and liaison at field and stakeholder management at provincial/district level
• Ensuring effective reporting and communication in accordance with the HQ and donor reporting requirements and standards.
• Coordinate with technical lead at Islamabad Country office for updates and guidance.

Mission 3: Project Monitoring, Archiving and Reporting:

• Ensure continual monitoring of the project's progress to ensure that the project systems are working to achieve specific objectives and results.
• Maintain ACF accountability standards.
• Ensure that all of the project data related to WASH is timely and efficiently archived during at end of the project period as per ACF SOPs.
• Ensure preparation of periodic reporting and facilitating end of project report as required.
• Work to ensure that all reports are accurate, comprehensive, well documented and timely submitted to ensure the credibility of the project.

Mission 4: Ensure timely procurements:

• Ensure timely procurements of services for WASH emergency response
• Have excellent coordination with the Logistic department.
• Coordinate to ensure timely payments to all vendors. 

Mission 5: Proactively support ACFs commitments to gender equality and child protection sensitivity

• Read and ensure a full understanding and promotion of ACFs Gender Minimum Standards & Child Protection Policies
• Implement all work related activities with a gender, inclusion and child protection lens, taking into account the different needs, concerns and ideas of our staff and beneficiaries
• Ensure and encourage the incorporation of gender equity principles in all policies and activities
• Help build an inclusive office environment where people do not feel disadvantaged or judged according to their gender or limited due to manageable disability.

Qualification and Experience

Graduation in Civil/Environmental engineering and or in any relevant field with minimum 04 years of overall experience with 03 years in emergency response.

Skills and resources needed to perform the function

• Knowledge of AUTO CAD programme
• Substantial experience in integrated emergency response programs and managing partners in emergencies
• Excellent coordination and interpersonal skills
• Able to analyze and summarize complex technical  and contextual information
• Fluent in English, reading writing and speaking. Fluency in local language of the program implementation area will be preferred
•   Excellent computer skills
• Ability to handle stress and pressure
• Master's Degree in Public Health/environmental/civil engineering or other relevant field.

Relationship 

• Internal
• Country Director
• Deputy Country Director
• Provincial Head-Sindh
• Technical HoDs
• Program Development Coordinator, Manager, Officer
• HR, Finance, Logistics leads

External

• Project Implementing Partner
• Government Departments (Public health Engineering and Rural development department, PDMA, DDMA)

This is a non-contractual document and it may evolve according to the needs of the mission

• Action against Hunger is committed to the prevention of risks related to abuse, sexual exploitation, and the promotion of gender equality and its diversity.
• The Pakistan Mission encourages the application of women/men/transgender/ disabled workers.
•  Action Against Hunger's recruitment process is free of charge, no compensation of any form shall be requested from a candidate. 
• It reflects the major policies and its charter through its professionalism and impartiality.
• If you observe behavior in opposition to these values during this process, please report it to the appropriate teams. 
• All persons hired by Action Against Hunger will also be checked for compliance with the "anti-terrorist" lists while respecting the rights of employees and the confidentiality of personal data.

Disclaimer: Subject to Provision of Fund and we are also reviewing CVs on a daily basis due to the urgency, and if we find the appropriate number and quality of applicants sooner, the application process may be concluded before the planned deadline.