Job Details Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an international non-governmental organization supporting relief and development work in over 99 countries around the world. CRS programs assist persons on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality. CRS works through local church and nonchurch partners to implement its programs, therefore, strengthening and building the capacity of these partner organizations is fundamental to programs in every country in which CRS operates. CRS has worked in Nigeria for more than 25 years.We are recruiting to fill the position below:Job Title: Wash Field EngineerJob Ref Code: WFR81119Location: BornoBand: 7Department: ProgramsReports To: Infrastructure Team LeaderLocation: Maiduguri, Borno StateJob SummaryThe WASH Field Engineer will be working under the leadership and guidance of the WASH/Shelter Infrastructure Team Lead, accountable for professional technical contribution to water supply and construction project activities within the framework of the Northeast emergency response program.Specific ResponsibilitiesProject Design and Implementation:Work with WASH/Shelter Team Lead to develop detailed, site-specific work plan to ensure adequate technical oversight of WASH interventions at the field-levelCarry out field-level technical assessments and data analysisSupervise field-level WASH infrastructure works related to the project (e.g. supervision of contractors and suppliers)Inspect all WASH Infrastructure and provide certification reportsCoordinate the quality component of the sites that are being supervisedContribute to the development of Bills of Quantities (BoQs), technical drawings, and tender documentsCapacity Building:Work closely with foremen and to provide technical expertise (e.g. mentoring, monitoring, water quality, construction, assessments) related to the planned infrastructure works carried out at each siteSupport foremen to utilize simple infrastructure monitoring tools (e.g. checklists).Support in trainings for ‘Community WASH Focal Points’ on WASH infrastructure monitoring, operations, and maintenance.Information Management/Reporting:Report the daily progress of works to Team Lead.Ensure that all WASH infrastructure data within the staff’s portfolio of sites is well managed and provides an accurate representation of the reality on the ground.Submit regular reports related to the project’s WASH infrastructure to team lead.Security management responsibilitiesResponsible of the day-to-day security management as it relates to program implementation.Abide by the security procedures and policies and report any breaches.Participate in personal safety training as required.Perform other relevant tasks as assigned.Qualifications and SkillsBachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Hydrogeology or equivalent field experience. Professional license is a plus.Minimum of three years’ experience in water supply and sanitation project supervision, or construction management, with a balanced awareness of how to effectively manage contractors’ performance, preference for work within humanitarian sectorKnowledge of Sphere standards as relates to water supply and sanitation standards.Proficient in Microsoft Office software applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook Access).Proficiency with engineering designs/mapping software applications (AutoCAD, QGIS, ArcGIS).Good English language skills (verbal and written)Willing and able to be based and travel regularly within remote areas, where network may be limited.Effective inter-personal skills, consensus-building.Planning and organization skills and analytical approachDemonstrated experience of integrity and professionalismPreferred Skills and Experience:Good knowledge of the intervention area/s and local economyGood time management skills with ability to multitaskStrong customer service orientation with good communication and interpersonal skillsProactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results-orientedHausa and Kanuri languages are added advantage
