Water Supply Assistant (2 Positions) at Peace Winds Japan

Roles and Responsibilities

• Coordination and supervision of incentive plumbers in routine pipeline operation – maintenance and leakage management
• Coordination and supervision of gate valve operators; monitoring ESTs and water point access.
• Supervision of CBOs in monitoring pipeline trenching and laying of pipes.
• Water quality monitoring at household level and at tap stand levels.
• Monitoring routine maintenance and servicing of Boreholes.
• Boreholes data management and BH/EST compound maintenance.
• Monitoring water supply in institutions(schools,reception centers) and agency compounds within the camp.
• Conduct water supply outreach awareness campaigns or community Barazas on water hygiene; water management.
• Provide water supply schedules to block leaders; school; agencies and institutions.
• Work together with WASH committees, community leadership in the field in identification of problematic areas in the water reticulation systems with a view of providing a durable solution.
• Collaborate with other agencies’ staff to ensure smooth service delivery.
• Certification of completed jobs/works for purposes of preparation of payments to vendors /contractor
• Ensure filing of supporting activity documentations.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Diploma in water engineering, water technology from a recognized institution
• Knowledge of SPHERE ,WHO and national quality standards
• Be a registered/licensed member of the relevant body

Relevant Experience

• Minimum 1.5 years relevant work experience in the area of WASH.
• Experience working in the humanitarian setting is an added advantage.
• Experience in capacity building for community own resource persons or community based staff
• Experience in intervention projects with strong community involvement
• Experience in partner and stakeholder coordination
• Experience in designing and implementing social and behavior change communication

Skills and competencies

• Ability to observe and understand cultural and social contexts and reflect the understandings in programing
• Excellent analytical and report writing skills
• Strong community engagement and facilitation skill
• Ability to infuse positive energy to the team
• Attention to detail, keen at following procedures and meeting deadlines
• Ability to organize tasks simultaneously and prioritize work
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills working with cross cultural and multi diverse teams
• Ability to build strong working relationships for partnerships
• Standards of Professional Conduct especially on integrity, service, and accountability