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Fresher Water and Sanitation Field Engineer US Non-profit Jobs – Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
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Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our
Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as
a part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions
who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS is an
international non-governmental organization (NGO) supporting relief and
development work in over 93 countries around the world. CRS programs assist
persons on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality.
CRS has worked in Uganda since 1965, initially providing emergency assistance
to Sudanese refugees living in the north. Over the years, CRS has expanded its
programming to also address development needs in western, central and eastern
Uganda. CRS’ projects in Uganda currently include agricultural livelihoods,
health and social services and emergency response and recovery. CRS implements
its programs through partnerships with local organizations, including the
Catholic Church, other faith-based organizations and community entities for
maximum impact and sustainability.
Sanitation Field Engineer will overview and monitor all Water and Sanitation
Construction activities. He/she will manage all community teams constructing
latrine slabs, digging drainages and monitoring contractors in water supply
repair/constructions.
Responsibilities:
- Work in close coordination with WASH
Program Manager and Operation staff ensure that materials are delivered in
time and according to specified quantities. - Conduct assessments and/or surveys.
- Supervise on a daily basis all
construction activities ensuring that high quality of works are achieved - Have a close coordination with Hygiene
Promotion Officers and ensure that all daily workers sign attendance
sheets in order to be paid - Repair or supervise repairs of tap stands.
- Ensure together Hygiene Promotion Officers
engages both refugee and hosts communities in consultation, mobilization
and construction activities where these are community based. - Encourage contractors to employ skilled
and unskilled workers from the refugees and host communities - Support PM to prepare plans, proposals,
and budgets for project extensions and new construction projects. - Ensure community workers and contractors
adheres to Health and Safety standards during construction activities. - Ensures that use of appropriate project
management tools to plan, review and track progress on projects
implementation as well as on the utilization of project resources. - Ensure the development and implementation
of a strong M&E system using appropriate CRS tools and resources to
maximize project impact on beneficiaries. - Monitor project development and identify
deviation from approved project plans and implement corrective measures
when necessary to ensure that the partners meet the project objectives. - Supervise all skilled and unskilled
workers as well of CRS Teams producing latrine slabs, digging pits and
constructing water systems.
- The ideal candidate for the Catholic
Relief Services (CRS) Water and Sanitation Field Engineer job placement
should preferably hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil
Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Hydrogeology or Construction
Engineering - At least two years’ experience working
with INGOs in the field of Emergency WASH or other infrastructure WASH
programs. - Implementation experience of water supply:
gravity fed systems and distribution networks, motorized systems,
experience in repairing hand pumps, tap stands, etc.… - Implementation experience in sanitation:
construction experience especially different types of latrine and toilet
technologies - Well-developed interpersonal and team
skills and proven ability to be flexible in demanding situation - Assessment, analytical and planning skills
- A capacity and desire to pass on skills
and information, a confident communicator and willing to work in a
collaborative and respectful way with the beneficiaries. - Extensive knowledge of and commitment to
humanitarian principles (NGO / Red Cross code of conduct) and with Sphere
humanitarian charter and minimum standards - Fluent English language (speaking and
writing) and knowledge of the local language in Yumbe district, Arabic is
an added advantage. - Experience of working with local partners
including local authorities’/settlement leadership - Proven experience in gender analysis and
integrating gender & diversity into the emergency program - Flexibility and ability to work under
pressure and meeting deadlines in changing situations - Proven organizational skills and ability
to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. - Strong verbal and written English
communication skills as well as local languages. - Excellent interpersonal communication
skills. - Proficient in the use of AutoCAD and MS
Office programs. - Ability to work independently and
creatively. - Enthusiasm in working as a member of a
team and willingness to learn. - Ability to embrace the challenge of
working under pressure. - Willingness to be based in Yumbe
Agency-wide Competencies (for all
CRS Staff): These are rooted in the mission, values and
principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her
responsibilities and to achieve the desired results.
- Serves with Integrity
- Models Stewardship
- Cultivates
Constructive Relationships - Promotes Learning
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