Location: Maiduguri, (Borno State) with movements inside the state
Probationary Period: 1 month
Contract Duration: 6 months, subject to renewal upon available donor funding.
MISSION / OBJECTIVES
The WASH Technical Assistant WASH Technical Assistant backs up the WASH Advisor in supporting the mission to achieve the intended operational results (linked to electro-mechanical components).
In particular, he/she helps in ensuring the quality of implemented projects through reporting follow up, context monitoring, lessons learned and knowledge management, tools development and trainings.
The WASH Technical Assistant takes part to the development and implementation of Solidarités International technical strategy in the country.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Project quality
To help in ensuring the quality of WASH (electrical & mechanical components) projects through reporting follow up context monitoring, lessons learned and knowledge management, tools development and trainings
To work closely with the program managers, field officers and the WASH advisor in coordinating information exchange and timely support
Collect information from the bases and assist in the quality analysis of the activities carried out with the WASH advisor
Suggest new tasks/projects as regards organizational strategy and proficient analysis of the situation (contribute to annual scheduling) to WASH advisor
Technical support and operational monitoring
Assessment
Together with the WASH advisor and support from MEAL Advisor & Deputy Country Director (in charge of program), set objectives and specific and general indicators in order to assess and monitor the impact of the programs and to reshape them if necessary
Conduct assessments and/or collect hydrological, structural, electrical, and related data/site information to design the electrical and mechanical components of the solar power systems.
Design
Design or coordinate design for the electrical and mechanical features [photovoltaic (PV) panels, pumps, generator etc.] including system components, for the solar powered water supply systems (boreholes).
Create electrical single-line diagrams, panel schedules or connection diagrams for solar electric systems using computer-aided design software.
Create plans for solar energy system development, monitoring, and evaluation activities.
Develop design specifications and functional requirements for solar energy systems or components.
Perform computer simulation of solar photovoltaic (PV) generation system performance or energy production to optimize efficiency.
Implementation and monitoring
Provide technical direction or support to installation teams during installation, start-up, testing, system commissioning, or performance monitoring.
Develop standard operation procedures and quality or safety standards for solar installation work.
Create checklists for review or inspection/monitoring of ongoing and completed solar installation projects.
Support the team in terms of supervision of installers, technicians and subcontractors for solar installation projects to ensure compliance with designs and safety standards.
Support project officers and program managers for carrying out and/or supervising task and resource planning over time, according to the objectives which have been set.
Monitor the development of current programs (progress, suitability and effectiveness) and suggest modifications to WASH advisor
Support the teams on site, by regularly visiting intervention sites planned with the WASH advisor, pre-empting problems and listening to the teams
Together with the WASH advisor, be involved in the review and follow up of the different operational/technical follow up/monitoring.
Strategic orientation
The WASH Technical Assistant takes part to the development and implementation of Solidarités International technical strategy in the country.
To participate in preparation of methodology and reporting formats as specified in the Tool Box to ensure timely and high quality information analysis and recommendation
To provide technical advice during concept notes and proposal exercise.
Knowledge management and capacity building
Reporting and archiving:
To ensure that technical documents are complete and regularly updated with periodic reporting and monitoring information, together with analysis and recommendations and communications.
Review the activity sheets linked to the task and expertise.
Participate to the Validation of technical expertise report.
Training
Plan and organize required technical trainings/workshops for the field teams and other related staffs.
Communication / Representation
Report back to his/her line Manager before, any additional information related to activities or any event that may affect Solidarités International activities and security.
Produce a weekly plan to manager regarding activities progress and upcoming targets according to formats,
Coordinate with field representatives in accordance with management guidelines.
Coordinate with support team (Logistic and Administration) as well as field team involved on the program.
Represent the organization when asked and/or delegated to do so
In conjunction with the line manager, establish and maintain a communication network and good relations with local/government authorities, UN agencies and other international agencies
Ensure with the line manager that SI is represented at all meetings, technical working groups or forums concerning activities
Follow SI rules (logistics & administration) in order to arrange and conduct field missions in different SI bases and field of intervention
Have and promote a good behavior on the field as Solidarites International employee.
Personal abilities:
Educational background: Higher National Diploma (HND) or Bachelor of Science in electrical/mechanical engineering.
Professional experience: minimum 2 year of experience in similar position (NGO/Private or Public sector).
Languages: English, Hausa.
Personal qualities: detail oriented, autonomy, dynamic, reliable, good organization, multi-tasking, team player.
Technical competences:
Training: Solar panel design, installation; operation and maintenance of generator, motor pumps etc.
Project related skills: Proficient in MS office (word, excel, power-point, outlook), report writing, engineering software (AutoCAD).
Proven experience (certification) with Solar panel systems.
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Interested candidates should apply by email with CV and suitability statement as a single attachment to job.applications@solidarites-nigeria.org OR in hardcopy to Solidarités International office at: No 8 Manassa Street, Behind Polo ground, Maiduguri, Borno State. Attention: Sojib Ashfaqur, WASH ADVISOR.All applications should be submitted not later than Wednesday, 30th August 2017. Solidarites International is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to achieving gender balance within the organization.Email Submission: The subject of the email should be the POSITION TITLE/LOCATION and the CV/Cover Letter should be saved in the applicant’s full name.Hardcopy Submission: The title of the related position must be written on the envelope.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.NOTE: Shortlisting will start as soon as we start receiving applications and deadline might be changed without prior notice.
Apply via :
job.applications@solidarites-nigeria.org
