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Water Officer at Norwegian Church Aid
work Norwegian Church AidplaceAdikpo, Benue State and Ogoja, Cross RiverDate Posted: 2018-10-23Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) is recruiting Water Officers in Adikpo, Benue State and Ogoja, Cross River.
Job Summary
- The Water Officer will lead the field implementation of NCA water supply in the resettlement of Cameroonian refugees.
Responsibilities
The Water Officer will:- Carry out detailed WASH assessment in coordination with the WASH team with focus on water source development, treatment and distribution to Persons of Concern.
- Prepare designs and BOQs for water supply constructions and installations for settlements
- Supervise borehole drilling and rehabilitation by contractors in the field to ensure adequate quality control is maintained and project specifications and timelines are adhered to.
- Implement with the support of water supervisors surface water supply treatment systems and distribution network for newly developed settlement sites.
- Supervise construction of water collection points and storage platforms.
- Oversee operation and maintenance of NCA water treatment unit, motorized borehole systems, pumps and generators to ensure adequate periodic maintenance is executed.
- Organize and conduct training for Water User Committees in coordination with sanitation and hygiene team members.
- Perform water quality analysis during water source development and implement water quality monitoring as part of the day to day water supply activities.
- Build the capacity of water supervisors and plumbers in the implementation, operation and maintenance of water supply equipment and facilities.
- Support the WASH Advisor with data collection in all water supply activities for proper monitoring of WASH program implementation.
- Ensure water supply activities are carried out in coordination with sanitation and hygiene activities as well as other partners implementing services in the field.
- Coordinate with logistics to facilitate procurement of necessary WASH items and materials.
- Prepare periodic water supply activity report as requested by the WASH Advisor.
- Carry out any other assignments as delegated by the WASH Advisor.
Qualifications
- Minimum of a degree in Water Resources and Enviromental Engineering, Hydrogeology or related fields.
- One to two years experience in emergency or humanitarian settings.
- Good assessment, analytical and planning skills
- Good oral and writing report skills
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to work well in the field under difficult circumstances
- Familiarity with disaster-affected population
- Only Nigerian nationals should apply.
Desirable:
- Familiarity with mapping field equipment and software
- Experience with emergency water supply systems
NCA’s Commitment
NCA is committed to following the following policies, standards and commitments and all staff are equally expected to conform to their requirements:- Humanitarian Accountability Partnership (HAP)
- Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Disaster Relief
- ACT Alliance Code of Conduct:
- SPHERE Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Disaster Relief
- NCA Nigeria Security Plan
- NCA Nigeria Staff Handbook
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter and CV in a single document by 30th October, 2018.
Note- Please include two referees in your applications with detailed contacts, of which one must be a recent supervisor from your former/current organisation/institution.
- Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
- Candidate is required to start as soon as possible.
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