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• Work in liaison with WASH TL’s and
  Operation staff ensure that materials are delivered in time and according
  to specified quantities.
• As indicated by the WASH TL’s conduct
  assessments and/or surveys.
• Undergo together with Community Latrine
  Slab construction team a training given by Oxfam on production and
  construction of dome shaped latrine slabs
• The incumbent will manage on a daily basis
  all construction activities ensuring that high quality of works are
  achieved
• Work in close coordination with Hygiene
  Promotion Officers to ensure that all daily workers sign attendance sheets
  in order to be paid
• Repair or supervise repairs of hand pumps
• Ensure together with the HPTL that Field
  Engineers and Hygiene Promotion Officers engages both refugee and hosts
  communities in consultation, mobilization and construction activities
  where these are community based.
• The incumbent will encourage contractors
  to employ skilled and unskilled workers from the refugees and host
  communities
• Assist the PM to prepare plans, proposals,
  and budgets for project extensions and new construction projects.
• Ensure that Field Engineers monitor that
  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.
• Regularly 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 and digging pits
• Act as the technical focal point: Water
  and Sanitation Team Leader

• The ideal candidate for the Catholic
  Relief Services (CRS) Water and Sanitation Field Engineer job opportunity
  should 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.
• Prior implementation experience of water
  supply: gravity fed systems and distribution networks, experience in
  repairing India Mark II, III & AfriDev hand pumps
• Previous implementation experience in
  sanitation: construction experience especially different types of latrine
  and toilet technologies
• Exceptional interpersonal and team skills
  and proven ability to be flexible in demanding situation
• Good assessment, analytical and planning
  skills
• Communicates strategically under pressure
• Manages stress and complexity
• Actively promotes safety and security
• Proven organizational skills and ability
  to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written English
  communication skills as well as local languages.
• Excellent interpersonal communication
  skills.
• Highly proficient in the use of AutoCAD
  and MS Office programs.
• Ability to work independently and
  creatively.
• High degree of enthusiasm in working as a
  member of a team and willingness to learn.
• Ability to embrace the challenge of
  working under pressure.
• Show 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.
• 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.
• Previous exposure and experience of
  working with local partners including local authorities’/settlement
  leadership
• Prior 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
• Willingness to be based in Yumbe
• Agency-Wide Competences (for all CRS
  Staff): Serves with Integrity, Models Stewardship, Cultivates
  Constructive Relationships, Promotes Learning

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