Philippines nationals: WASH Engineer #2

Action Contre La Faim (ACF)

, , PH

You’ll contribute to ending world hunger by …

Being in charge of all technical activities related to WASH construction, community mobilization activities and will ensure the efficient and smooth implementation of the WASH deliverables of the OFDA funded Emergency WASH Assistance Project in Action Against Hunger Iligan Base targeted areas.

 

Key activities in your role will include

Objective 1: Programming

Tasks:

  • Carry out or participate in technical assessments at field level.
  • Conduct the wáter and sanitation marketing assessments.
  • Conduct the feasibilities, design and Bill Of Quantity (BoQs) development for installation of WASH facilities/systems.
  • Implement and monitor day-to day activities according to BoQs and drawings in collaboration with the skilled and unskilled Labour.
  • Prepare regular reports on the progress of installation of wáter points for the assigned sites.
  • Ensure the quality and quantity of material at field as per BoQs and according to way bills.
  • Ensure completeness and quality of construction work base on the work plan and schedules.
  • Ensure the good respect of working conditions while in the field, especially the respect to Action Against Hunger Code of Conduct and standard operating procedures for the area of operation and safety rules on the construction site.
  • Issue and sign the work done certificates as per Action Against Hunger design.
  • Ensure safety procedures and rules are respected in the field by all workers.
  • Have the technical and experiential capacity to train and organize BAWASA groups.
  • Conduct necessary hygiene promotion training for community volunteers.
  • Turn-over of WASH facilities/systems installed to community-based committees or agencies such as BAWASA, WASH committee.
  • Conduct capacity building for WASH Committee/BAWASA for the sustainability of built WASH facilities/ systems.
  • Lead hygiene promotion activities in the target áreas.

Objective 2: Monitoring and Reporting

Tasks:

  • Systematic consolidating, submission to Project Officer, and archiving of project technical documents to facilitate organizational level learning, memory and reporting
  • Collection and archiving of Source of Verification (SoVs) based on the activities, indicators and agreed format / tools and submit to Program Manager
  • Comply with the necessary branding and communications guidelines of the organization.
  • Ensure timely and quality uploading of project Photos/Videos to the Iligan Base document bank.

Objective 3: Finance and Admin responsibilities

Tasks:

  • Prepare the daily workers payment sheet and payment documents for Workers/contractors as needed
  • Support to line manager for timely submitting of daily payments sheets
  • Organize day-to-day logistics, administration, and personnel activities
  • Manage all related program equipment and materials in close consultation with the logistics/procurement officer. Maintain and ensure proper project asset register

Objective 4: To ensure integration and linkage to other sectors at the base level

Tasks:

  • To make link with other sectors (WASH and FSL) for integration and complementary between projects/activities
  • Support the other sectors of the SIDA project as required
  • Ensure and maintain the working relationship with the local partners, stakeholders and LGUs
  • Participate in meetings with the relevant stakeholders and partners as needed and requested by the line manager

Objective 5: Emergency Response

Tasks:

WASH Engineer should, as much as posible, make him/herself available anytime in times of urgent / emergency needs:

  • Participate Initial Rapid Assessment
  • Identify the emergency WASH needs and plan and implement the emergency WASH activities
  • Coordination with camps, communities, and government staff at field level
  • Ensure the water testing is done on time
  • Daily reporting and updates of field activities

Objective 6: Safety and Security

Tasks:

  • Adhere to the Mission Reporting system and submit the reports requested on-time
  • Respect the Security rules of Action Against Hunger and coordinate with the Security Officer / Head of Project for any security issues relating to work
  • Report any security or other incidents in the field that may interrupt project activities directly to Base Security Officer / Head of Project.

POSITION TYPE

ORGANIZATION TYPE

EXPERIENCE-LEVEL

DEGREE REQUIRED

IHE Delft Institute for Water Education - MSc in Water and Sustainable Development