Purpose of the Consultancy:
The main purpose of this consultancy is to support stepping up of International Medical Corps WASH projects implementation in Maiduguri with a special focus on emergency latrines construction as water points drilling and/ or rehabilitation. The consultant is also expected to contribute to the capacity building of current national staff involved in the implementation of WASH interventions in the International Medical Corps Borno program.
Duration of the Consultancy:
One month with possibility of extension
Specific duties and responsibilities:
Emergency Latrines construction and Hand pump water points drilling:
Provide rigorous supervision and close follow up to the community led construction of emergency latrines in Maiduguri IDP camps and host communities.
Review progress made at every stage of emergency latrines construction to ensure adherence to specification and timely completion of all emergency latrines construction as per schedule
Support the WASH Officer in providing close supervision to the contractor (s) selected for the drilling and/or rehabilitation of water points
Provide feedback and recommend for corrective measures to be taken immediately whenever progress on water points works by the contractors is not in line with initially agreed upon BoQs, and specifications
Closely coordinate with the Emergency Program Coordinator to ensure all challenges arising from the emergency latrines construction and water drilling works are addressed in a timely manner to ensure timely completion as per schedules
Procurement process for New Projects:
Lead in the development of BoQs and related documentation to launch new WASH procurement contracting processes for new projects in Maiduguri ( OFDA)
Work with the WASH team to ensure close coordination with community and relevant key line ministries in site selection for the various latrine construction and water drilling/rehabilitation works and any other WASH infrastructure
WASH Staff Training and Mentoring:
Invest in capacity building of the current WASH staff so that they can progressively take full control of key responsibilities such as BoQs preparation, supervision of construction contractors, etc
Identify additional training needs for the current WASH staff and provide the same or recommend any action to the Emergency Program Program Coordinator
Coordination and partnerships:
• Ensure International Medical Corps WASH interventions are coordinated with the relevant WASH stakeholders at Maiduguri and ensure that International Medical Corps plays a leading role in the WASH sector working group in Maiduguri/Borno (this includes participating to WASH sector working group meetings alongside WASH Officer so that key programmatic/ technical information can be shared at the meetings)
Reporting and documentation:
Lead on the production of key information/ data to input into the reporting process both within INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CORPS ( Monthly reports) and for donors ( regular updates/ quarterly and/or end of project reports)
Support the M&E Officer in regular data collection on progress made on WASH works ( construction/ drilling/ rehabilitation, etc.) as well as provision of data to input into key progress tracking tools (5Ws, indicator tracking, activity progress tracking)
Deliverables:
Completion reports for all Emergency Latrines, water points drilling/rehabilitation and all other WASH works supervised.
Provide an end of assignment report highlighting progress on all other deliverables as detailed above, key challenges for International Medical Corps emergency WASH interventions in Maiduguri and appropriate recommendations/way forward
Person specification:
Educated to Masters level in Civil Engineering or any other related discipline
Extensive experience ( Minimum 5 years) in the implementation ( Leading role) of construction and Water points works in emergency settings
Cutting edge experience in preparation of BoQs and other specifications to lead contractors quotations process and /or organizational procurement of materials for WASH related infrastructure/ construction
Experience with an international NGO in the WASH sector implementing hardware works such as construction and water points drilling/ rehabilitation
Experience managing and/ or coaching a team with significant experience and seniority in the WASH sector
Ability to implement community led projects and keep a positive interaction with community leaders, casual labour teams etc
Experience working in following both organizational and donor procedure to ensure strict compliance in the course of project implementation
All applications should be addressed to the Human Resource Officer, International Medical Corps via the email: imcnigeriavacancy@gmail.com
Apply via :
imcnigeriavacancy@gmail.com
