WASH Technical Assistant

Reports to: WASH Officer Tasks and Responsibilities

To assist WASH TECHNICAL officer in coordination of the WASH TECHNICAL activities according to strategy, proposals, budgets and plans
To assist the WASH TECHNICAL officer in all aspects of WASH Technical programs planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
To assist in the identification of community water and sanitation needs
To develop technical specifications and bills of quantities (BOQ) for works
To assess the water and sanitation training needs of the community and assists in the development of appropriate training materials and plans
Conducts water quality testing and sanitary inspection at water points
Provides technical assistance to the WASH TECHNICAL officer and local counterparts on issues of water and sanitation information and communication strategies
Assists in the establishment, and training of water point committees as well as monitoring their performance
Assists in the compilation of weekly and monthly WASH Technical reports, program documents, project proposals, and budgets
Involve and inform communities and community leaders about the activities
Assist WASH TECHNICAL officer in Breaking down the annual operational plans into weekly, monthly and quarterly implementation plans
To assist in ensuring that procurement, development and distribution of materials and equipment are timely and according to procedures
Performs any other duties as requested by the WASH TECHNICAL officer
Monitoring NFI distribution within the communities
Assist in site planning activities for Water and sanitation activities implementation
Supervise and contribute to the success of WASH TECHNICAL activities implementation
Performs any other duties as requested by WASH TECHNICAL officer

Personal Qualification

B.Sc or Higher diploma in civil, Water Resources engineering or Geology
Minimum 2 years’ experience from working with WASH TECHNICAL projects in a humanitarian/recovery context. Experience from working with social work and/or with distribution of humanitarian assistance is an advantage.
Previous 2-3 years’ work experience in community based water, Sanitation programs; Work experience with an NGO is desirable
Must have knowledge of emergency Water supply, Hygiene, Sanitation requirements and protocols
Familiarity with international minimum standards of Hygiene, Sanitation and shelter service delivery (i.e., SPHERE) is an advantage
Must have previous experience in training and Training of Trainers.
Excellent communication skills – written and spoken – in English required.
Fluency in one or more of the national/regional languages (Hausa and Kanuri preferred)
Must be willing to work as a team member, take direction, and share technical skills with colleagues and counterparts
Computer literacy in word processing and spreadsheets is required,
Familiarity with AutoCAD, GPS, ArcGIS and Google Earth is strongly desirable
Must be able to work under pressure

We Offer

Commencement: ASAP
Contract period: 12month
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s directions

Applicants should submit their application letter and updated CV’s to: ng.vacancies@nrc.noThe title of the position (WASH Technical Assistant- Maiduguri) must be indicated in the subject line of your e-mail. Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Apply via :

ng.vacancies@nrc.no