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SOMALI AID (SA)
Somali Aid is a
politically non-partisan organization which transcends the regional and belief
barriers, and aims to serve every individual regardless of their origin. The
goal is to build a platform that will enable the people to realize the
potential of an organized community-based system where people not only
contribute their financial resources but their human capital and ideas as well. Somali Aid’s
programmes involve the support of various sectors deemed by the organization as
crucial to the socio-economic development and sustainability of the target
communities; and include Agriculture, Education, healthcare, Nutrition, Fisheries,
and (WASH) water sanitation and hygiene. The organization seeks services of
qualified, competent and committed individuals who can serve in the following
capacities:
WASH Engineer
POSITION SUMMARY
The
WASH Engineer will be responsible for supervising all WASH infrastructure
related works of the project to ensure that the construction work allocated
follows common and agreed standards and report any deviances of acceptable
quality to the supervisor and/or management. The position holder will
work closely with the existing structures of Somali Aid’s partner organizations
and other stakeholders in implementing the project activities including
building the capacity of the community (local users) to efficiently operate and
maintain the facilities for improved sanitation and hygiene.
SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS
AND EXPERIENCE
- A suitable qualification or substantial experience in WASH Engineering or related subject
- Extensive practical experience managing water supply, sanitation and hygiene promotion, especially in emergency relief programmes
- Demonstrated experience in design of water and sanitation facilities and construction management/supervision
- Proven ability to effectively supervise and manage on site contractors and contractor's staff
- Strong problem solving skills and experience of proactively identifying and addressing issues
- An ability to represent Somali Aid to a broad range of people including the local population, other organizations, government officials and donor community. Good leadership skills with a supportive, consultative management style.
- Proven expertise and experience on project proposal development and report writing.
- Excellent team worker with experience of establishing strong working relationships with colleagues from different functions and cultures Good training/capacity building skills.
- Strong organizational skills with experience managing and prioritizing a high workload and multiple tasks in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines
- Strong communication skills, with excellent written and spoken English; proficiency in written and spoken Somali will be an added advantage.
- Confident and proficient in the use of MS Office and engineering software like AutoCAD
- An ability to live and work in a stressful and/or remote environment.
- Experience of managing budgets and of logistics.
- Good knowledge of Somalia, especially South Central Somalia.
- Good understanding and ability to schedule works and implement schedules with practical construction skills.
- An understanding of and commitment to Somali Aid’s mission and values.
- Experience in working in rural areas, including infrastructure and construction.
- Knowledge, skills and experience in participatory methods for hygiene promotion e.g. PHAST, CHAST.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
These
are challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals.
If you would like to join this dynamic team in support for humanity, please
submit your application to hr@somaliaid.net
quoting the position in the email subject line, by 30th August 2013.
Each application should be addressed to the Executive
Director and include the following:
- An updated CV;
- An application letter which should include contact information for three work-related referees.
NB:
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Somali
Aid is an equal opportunity employer.
