Specialist in the field of water supply and sanitation / WASH Officer in SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL

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SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian NGO which, for more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their vital needs for food, water and shelter. Particularly involved in the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the first cause of death in the world, SI's interventions provide expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene promotion, but also in the essential area of ​​food security and livelihoods . Present in around twenty countries, SI's teams - 2000 people in total made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at headquarters, and a few volunteers - work with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultures.

Solidarites International (SI) is determined to prevent and fight all types of abuse – all acts of exploitation, abuse and/or sexual harassment (SEAH) against members of beneficiary communities or collaborators, fraud, corruption, violation of persons and/or property, funding of activities harmful to human rights – that could be perpetrated in the frame of its interventions. SI implements a zero-tolerance policy regarding acts of SEAH.

Solidarites International is an equitable employer committed to finding all forms of discrimination. SI will never ask for any remuneration to take part in a recruitment process.

DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION

Under the supervision of the WASH-Shelter Program Manager, the WASH-Shelter Officer will lead and supervise work projects, respecting deadlines and technical requirements.

Key responsibilities: 

Set-up and operational monitoring 

• Under the supervision of the Program Manager take part in logistical and administrative organization and the planning and preparation of job sites.

• Ensure the construction and/or the maintenance of construction work using Solidarites International tools (in particular): 

1. Take part in the identification of sites where work is to be carried out.

2. Prepare and check estimates (BoQ) for construction works. Works on repair and modernization of water supply and sewage systems. 

3. Supervise and coordinate the work of the contractor.     

4. Accept the work. 

5. Recruit and train the workforce and Temporary Worker.

6. Allocate the on-site workforce according to instructions given by the Program Manager.

7. Carry out work according to technical guidelines and estimates.

8. Respect deadlines established with his/her Program Manager.

• Supervise operational teams, contractors and communities, and ensure the best use of available resources.

• Organize, plan and supervisecommunity participation.

• Anticipate any problems associated with the management of his/her activity and propose solutions to avoid them.

• Manage the supply of worksite materials by collaborating with the logistics department.

• Report to the project manager and/or team leader on the state of decentralized stock (‘field’ stock) on his/her sites. 

• Take part to the evaluation of the technical competence of contractors.

• Respect Solidarites administrative procedures before, during and after each work project.

• Establish safety and security measures for each activity and ensure that these rules are respected by the workforce under his/ her supervision and by the population.

Reporting/Communication 

• Keep his/her monitoring tools and files archived in the Solidarites office, accessible to his/her team leader and/or project manager.

• Take part in the drafting of project progress reports under the supervision of his/her team leader.

• Take part in seminars and workshops related to the carrying-out of activities and to project objectives.

• Report to the Program Manager regarding the development of activities and specific tasks that he/she has been assigned, any problems encountered and the quality of relations with the beneficiaries.

• Report back all information or problems linked to his/her activity, Solidarites programs or safety issues.

• Listen to the local population and authorities in order to identify any needs, complaints, or major events which could affect the activities of Solidarites.

• Analyze the humanitarian situation by taking into account protection issues/Do No Harm to the population.

• Collaborate with local authorities and administration.

• Take part in restitution meetings and clusters on request.

PROFILE FORSAKEN

Studies: The highest education in civil engineering/ electromechanics/ hydraulic systems certificate is appreciated.

Experience: Work experience from 5 years in a Water System company (Vodokanal, Private, etc.). 

Qualification: Excellent knowledge of national construction standards for residential water supply & sewage, heating systems (residential construction, general construction, civil engineering).

Language: Intermediate level of English (B1).

IT: ability to create blueprints (AutoCAD, Revit, etc.) and hydraulics software (EPANET or similar), MS Office proficiency.

Soft skills: we expect team spirit, motivation, and proactivity. Strong organizational and situational analysis skills are essential. Flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing contexts and situations are also required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Place of work: this position is based in Kharkiv, possible business trips to Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, Kherson regions.

Contract: fixed-term contract (according to Ukrainian legislation). 

Type of employment: full-time.

Salary:  1125 EURO gross (paid in UAH according to the monthly rate of the bank of the European Commission). 

Additionally:  paid vacation 31 calendar days, additional paid vacation for family reason, life insurance.

Thank to send your application with cover letter in English here. 

Deadline for submitting applications: December 16th, 2024.