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• In charge of developing,
  nurturing and sustaining working relationships with relevant local
  stakeholders including local government and ministries, donors, NGOs and
  other agencies working in areas of project implementation;
• Actively coordinate with
  other NGOs in the region to ensure sharing of knowledge and resources and
  develop relationships with project partners and key stakeholders in
  project implementation.
• Carry out a technical
  assessment to establish the specific aspects of repair and rehabilitation
  of water systems in target locations and prepare strategies for corrective
  action including rehabilitation and development of new sources as needs
  demand.
• Actively coordinate and
  monitor project implementation and ensure timely completion of activities
  in line with the overall activity time frame plan and WASH program budget.
• Work closely with AAH staff
  (WASH project officers) to ensure that the programme is well understood,
  and that information is available for publications, briefings,
  fundraising, etc.
• Required to perform water
  quality analysis and train local staff in water quality monitoring. This
  includes developing regular water quality monitoring schedules and keep
  records of water quality surveillance of all water points in the target
  locations.
• Write and compile high
  quality narrative and technical reports of the WASH project activities
  within agreed reporting schedules in line with project objectives and AAH
  reporting guidelines.
• Work closely with contractors
  and hydro geologists to identify locations for new water points, create a
  linkage in the operation and maintenance of water points and sanitation
  facilities, and ensure that all work done conforms to minimum standard in
  engineering design, and workmanship in compliance with contract documents
  and project guidelines.
• Offer technical support to
  other project staff in the implementation of projects including ensuring
  well-integrated hygiene awareness and promotion components that will
  ensure community mobilization and involvement for sustainability.
• Recruit a team of volunteer
  Community Hygiene Promoters and prepare training programmes for
  community/village based pump-mechanics on installation of pumps for newly
  hand dug wells.
• Actively support the
  development of funding proposals as appropriate in line with AAH resource
  mobilisation policies and guidelines.
• Promote learning based on
  project objectives and activities and ensure documentation and sharing of
  learning with all stakeholders;

• The ideal candidate should
  hold a Bachelors’ degree in Civil Engineering with an Ordinary Diploma in
  Water Engineering, Public Health Engineering, or Environmental Health
  Science Studies, Hydrology or Water Resources Development.
• A minimum of three or more years
  of progressively relevant professional working experience in WASH related
  activities. At least 1 year of this experience should be with an
  international humanitarian organization dealing with large scale
  emergencies or displaced/refugee situations and, should be directly relevant
  to the current position.
• Applied knowledge in
  programme management, project formulation, programme cycles and reporting
  standards.
• Expertise in planning,
  formulation, implementation, monitoring and reporting on humanitarian
  operations.
• Excellent knowledge of
  English and French (written/ oral/ comprehension).
• Proven technical expertise in
  area of WASH assessment including surveys, programme implementation,
  monitoring and evaluation, and coordination is required.
• Proficiency in basic computer
  software such as MS Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, water modeling
  software, GIS.
• Possess the ability to ride
  motorcycle, with a valid rider permit

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