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• Actively participate in need assessments for WATSAN needs in the
  refugee camps and in host communities as requested by PHE Officer/Team
  Leader.
• Prepare work plan in coordination with PHE Officer to ensure the
  materials supply and construction of WATSAN infrastructure supply are in
  line with the implementation plan.
• Supervise water trucking, water distribution, drilling/borehole
  repair activities and installation of sanitation facilities in the camp.
• Carry out water quality monitoring including FRC testing for water
  trucking points and biological water quality analysis from boreholes
• Prepare supply request of materials and consumables in times to
  ensure that implementation speed is on target
• Train and build capacity of construction workforce and operators on
  latrine and bathing shelters construction, installation of hand pumps and
  general operation and maintenance.
• Ensure minimum standards of technical quality in all engineering
  activities and constructions.
• To check on quality of material, deliverables, constructions and
  take actions to correct failures and mistakes.
• To write reports progress of planned activities, issues and
  challenges at field and submit to the PHEO on a weekly basis or as required.
• To ensure that gender and participation and protection issues are
  reflected in all WATSAN activities.
• To be familiar with and abide by NGO code of conduct and SPHERE
  minimum standard.

• The ideal candidate for the Oxfam Public Health Engineering Assistant
  job must hold a Diploma in a relevant field such as Civil Engineering or
  Water Engineering from a recognized University/college.
• At least two years of experience in humanitarian work and
  significant understanding of building materials, construction and
  integrated WATSAN and hygiene promotion programme for IDPs/refugees in
  camps, urban or rural situation.
• Two years of practical experience of technical project
  implementation (construction) and ability to work within deadlines and
  independently in difficult environment.
• Strong in training and facilitation skills, managing work force and
  labour contract
• Good analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and in response to changing
  needs
• Negotiation skill and dealing with host community, NGOs/UN and local
  government
• An understanding of gender and development issues
• Drawing, design, computation and estimation skills
• Good report writing, communication and presentation skills in
  English

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