WASH Engineer

ROLE IN THE ORGANIZATION

The Field Engineer will be based at SIF field officeHangu/Kohat and will be responsible for planning, technical feasibility, designing, implementation and reporting of SIF WASH and community infrastructure interventions in Orakzai under the direct supervision of Project Manager and with technical support and coordination of WASH Coordinator. S/he will technically ensure the adherence to the standards of construction while implementation and monitoring physical infrastructure related activities in timely manner.

In addition, s/he may be called upon to carry out surveys, participatory needs assessments or any other activity that may be deemed necessary.

MISSIONS AND ACTIVITIES

       Objective 1: Assessment/Training

       Activities:

1. Conduct technical feasibilities for WASH and community infrastructure schemes.
2. Conduct field water quality tests for all water supply schemes (gravity, hand pumps, dug wells etc.)
3. Train masons / artisans on schemes design and engineering techniques.

       Objective 2: Technical Supervision

        Activities:

Develop  BOQs and design for culturally appropriate, environmentally sound, Disasterresilient and sustainable WASH facilities and rehabilitation work like, Handpumps, community and Govt CPI schemesin target areas.

1. Supervise all construction works related to water supply and sanitation including sanitation platforms, masonry foundations, laying of pipes.
2. Supervise installation and start-up of operations of all water supply, latrine construction activities
3. Design  WASHand community physical infrastructure as per requirement and engineering standards.
4. Prepare technical designs and BOQs and ensure that all the construction work is implemented as per approved designs and engineeringstandardsand share with relevant government department if necessary
5. Ensure storage and delivery of related materials, equipment, tools and consumables on work site and maintenance of proper records.
6. Plan and supervise all other environmental sanitation activities including waste drainage Lobbing / Advocacy and capacity building of target area beneficiaries.
7. Conduct monthly evaluation of program activities to determine the success of interventions, write routine progress reports and recommend changes in program activities to Project officer.
8.  Support logistic department in procurement of constructionmaterialand ensure safe storage in community
9. Handover all completed schemes to beneficiaries and line departments.
10. Perform other duties as required related to construction.

 Objective 2: Coordination

     Activities:

1. Maintain close liaison with mobilization officersand CBOs

2. Establish strong liaison with the all relevantdepartments and get the technical guidance from WASH Coordinator, day to day lessons and best practices replication in  implementing

3. Coordinate with MEAL department.

 Objective 3: Documentation

Activities:

1. Ensure proper documentation related to WASH and community infrastructure construction.

2. Design appropriate CPI schemes and Preparing BOQs for all construction work.

3.Preparation of workplans for all construction works

4.  Prepare and submission of technical feasibility reports.

5. Prepare and submission of final report of all construction works

 Objective 3: Reporting

Activities:

1. Report all the activities to project officer in a timely manner.

2. Collect and analyze the reports and provide necessary feedback to the concerned

3. Prepare field visit report and other ad hoc reports

4. Compile and submission of bi-weekly or monthly reports for all construction works

5.Any other assignment given by the supervisor according to the project need

This list is not limited; the employee may be required to perform any other task necessary and compatible with its functions.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/BEHAVIOR

BSc /B-Techin Civil Engineering and Technology

Three to four years of experience in the WASH sector in public or private organizations; preferably in international organizations.

Proficient in AutoCAD or other Civil Engineering software

Knowledge and experience in providing presentations and written reports

 Good inter-person and communication, liaison and presentation skill

 Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Be a self-starter and be able to work with minimal supervision

 Be able to deal with people at all levels with tact and diplomacy

Good Team player and motivated to work in remote and uncertain  environment respecting standard operating procedures as devised and instructed

We are equal opportunity employer. Hiring is subject too donor funding.