Vacancy title:
Water and Sanitation Field Engineer

Jobs at:
Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

Deadline of this Job:
February 24th, 2017

Duty Station:
Bidibidi refugee camp Yumbe Uganda

Job details:

Job title: water and sanitation field engineer
Supervisor: water and sanitation team leader
Position grade: 9
Areas of interest: program quality L
Location: bidibidi refugee camp yumbe Uganda

Background Catholic Relief Services (CRS) carries out the commitment of the 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 sewing those in need. CRS is an international non-governmental organization (NCO) supporting relief and development vyp1"l. in over 100 countries around the world. CR5 programs assist persons on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality. CRS works through local church and non-church partners to implement its programs. CR5 has worked in Uganda since 1965, initially providing emergency assistance to Sudanese refugees living in the north. Over the years, ( 1R5 has expanded its programming to also address development needs in western, central and eastern Uganda. CR5‘projects in Uganda currently include agriculture, lmicrofinance, peace building and youth. CRS Ug.1ntl.1 implements its programs through partnerships with local organizations, including the Catholic Church, based organizations and community entities for maximum impact and sustainability

General job summary Under the supervision and direct management of the later and Sanitation Team Leader the water and 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.

• 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 land 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.
•  Encourage contractors to employ skilled and unskilled workers iron the refugees and host communities
• Support 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.
• 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.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Supervise all skilled and unskilled workers as well of CRS Teams producing latrine slabs
• Technical focal point: Water and Sanitation Team Leader

Agency-wide Competencies for all CRS Staff) These are rooted in the mission, values and principles of CRS and used by each stall member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results.

•  Serves with Integrity
• Models Stewardship
• Cultivates Constructive Relationships
• Promotes Learning

CRS Emergency Competencies Each CRS statl member working in emergencies is expected to have the Following competencies to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results:

• Communicates strategically under pressure
•  Manages stress and complexity
• Actively promotes safety and security
• Proven orgamzational skills and ability to manage multiple t.1sks simultaneously.
• Strong verhil and written English communication skills as well as local languages.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD and MS Ofllce programs.
• Ability to work independently and creatively
• Enthusiasm in working as a member of a team‘ and willingness to learn. ‘A' I I " K 1
• Ability to embrace the challenge of working under pressure

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Hydrogeology or Construction Engineering
• Minimum 2 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, experience in repairing India Mark II, III & AfriDev hand pumps
• Implementation experience in sanitation: construction experience especially different types of latrine and toilet technologies ‘
  
  

Key responsibilities

• In coordination with WASH and Operation staff ensures 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

Job application procedure
DISCLAIMER CLAUSE; this job description-is not an exhaustive list of skills, effort, duties and responsibilities associated with the position. CRS’ recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. “I understand that CRS takes all allegations of abuse and exploitation seriously. Abuse or exploitation of children or vulnerable adults is grounds for immediate dismissal.” NOTE: Please submit cover letter, CV and three work references names and contact information only) to ug-recruitment@crs.org  by February 24th, 2017. Qualified indigenes of Yumbe are especially encouraged to apply.

ONLY SELECTED CANDIDATES THAT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS WILL BE NOTIFIED. EOE/M/F/D/V