WASH Officer - LDSC
TITLE: WASH Officer
TEAM: Programme Operations LOCATION: Lagos
GRADE: 4
CONTRACT LENGTH: 1 year (renewable)
CHILD SAFEGUARDING:
Level 3: the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work in country programs; or are visiting the country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.
ROLE PURPOSE:
Save the Children is implementing a 1-year project aimed at improving water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) among students and communities in in Lagos States Nigeria. The WASH officer will support the implementation of the WASH component of the project including construction/rehabilitation of water and sanitation facilities and collaboration with WASH and Education stakeholders at state/LGA levels.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Program Manager
Staff reporting to this post: Education Assistant.
Role Dimensions: Field office-based position with at least 40% field visit
Key Areas of Accountabilities
Objective 1: Improved access to WASH facilities and tools for girls and boys in school.
• Carry out detailed WASH assessment in coordination with Education and other sectors with focus on water source development, treatment, and distribution.
• Prepare designs and BOQs for water supply constructions and installations for schools and host communities.
• 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.
• Supervise construction of water collection points and storage platforms.
• 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 Program Manager 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 such WASH NFIs and other WASH materials and support in the distributions across the supported schools and communities.
• Work with the Logistic Coordinator, Finance, and Grants Compliance Team to identify and contract vendors to ensure the planned activities are in accordance with the specified designs and standard.
• Prepare weekly plans and schedule of work for all construction/rehabilitation sites, while ensuring compliance in meeting and reaching deadlines and targets.
• Work with and support the vendors to ensure all materials and equipment are in stock and any necessary orders are placed for all actions to be carried.
• Carry out field visits to assess sites at the respective facilities to ensure quality of work is up to standard.
• Carry out any other assignments as delegated by the Program Manager.
Objective 2: Improved knowledge, awareness and participation of school children and community members in WASH-related activities within the communities.
• Set up Child Health Clubs and Introduce hygiene promotion in schools, Child Friendly Spaces (CFS) and Temporary Learning Spaces (TLS) and host communities.
• Liaise with RUWASSA and the LGA WASH departments on WASH programming and ensure that all activities are done with their active participation and support.
• Provide support on WASH to other SCI programmes and initiatives when required.
• Ensure that WASH is integrated into all training carried out on the project.
• Carry out advocacy visits to key stakeholders at both states, LGA and community levels.
• Support periodic evaluation studies to evaluate the impact of the WASH component.
• Contribute technical expertise to donor proposals for any future project.
• Carry out regular supportive supervision visits on hygiene promotion to SC integrated projects.
• Build the capacity of partners and SCI staffs on hygiene promotion.
• Ensure that community mobilisation approaches on the project fully integrate hygiene promotion concepts.
• Engage community leaders and other key stakeholders at LGA level on hygiene promotion.
• Prepare a monthly plan of field activities and share with relevant staff.
• Develop and implement tools for monitoring of WASH activities (Hygiene promotion) in collaboration with the M&E team.
• Timely collection and analysis of data for the monitoring of the activities
• Identify the problems in the implementation process and propose solutions.
• Regularly evaluate the impact of the activities and propose changes for improvement.
• Prepare activities’ weekly, monthly, semi-annual, and annual reports and other ad hoc reports according to agreed timelines and as required.
BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)
Accountability:
• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values.
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.
Ambition:
• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same.
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others.
• Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.
Collaboration:
• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters.
• Values diversity sees it as a source of competitive strength.
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.
Creativity:
• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.
• Willing to take disciplined risks.
Integrity:
• Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity.
QUALIFICATIONS
o Minimum of a degree in Civil/Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, Hydrogeology, or related fields from a recognized/accredited Tertiary Institution in Nigeria
o An advanced degree will be an added advantage.
o Good assessment, analytical and planning skills
o Ability to work well in the field under difficult and basic conditions.
o Familiarity with Lagos and its environs
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential:
o Previous experience with other local and international NGOs
o Training and experience on borehole and VIP latrine construction/rehabilitation
o Community mobilization and advocacy experience
o Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, AutoCAD and Epanet)
o Ability to work in partnership with government and other NGO staff.
o Good interpersonal skills
o Independence, adaptability, and flexibility with good workload management, multitasking and ability to meet tight deadlines.
o Excellent communication skills
o Listening skills.
o Problem analysis and problem-solving.
o Proficient in relevant computer applications.
o Good spoken, reading, and writing skills in English with the ability to produce quality reports. Knowledge of local language (Yoruba) is highly desirable.
o Ability to work as part of a team, flexible, adaptable, and patient.
o Ability to work under pressure often to strict deadlines.
Desirable:
o Familiarity with mapping field equipment and software
o Experience with emergency water supply systems
o Familiarity with population fluxes and water supply management in the context of emergencies
Equal Opportunities
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
Child Safeguarding:
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Also ensure Child Safeguarding Risk Assessments are conducted for all WASH programme activities.
Safeguarding our Staff:
The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy
Health and Safety
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.
TEAM: Programme Operations LOCATION: Lagos
GRADE: 4
CONTRACT LENGTH: 1 year (renewable)
CHILD SAFEGUARDING:
Level 3: the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work in country programs; or are visiting the country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.
ROLE PURPOSE:
Save the Children is implementing a 1-year project aimed at improving water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) among students and communities in in Lagos States Nigeria. The WASH officer will support the implementation of the WASH component of the project including construction/rehabilitation of water and sanitation facilities and collaboration with WASH and Education stakeholders at state/LGA levels.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Program Manager
Staff reporting to this post: Education Assistant.
Role Dimensions: Field office-based position with at least 40% field visit
Key Areas of Accountabilities
Objective 1: Improved access to WASH facilities and tools for girls and boys in school.
• Carry out detailed WASH assessment in coordination with Education and other sectors with focus on water source development, treatment, and distribution.
• Prepare designs and BOQs for water supply constructions and installations for schools and host communities.
• 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.
• Supervise construction of water collection points and storage platforms.
• 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 Program Manager 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 such WASH NFIs and other WASH materials and support in the distributions across the supported schools and communities.
• Work with the Logistic Coordinator, Finance, and Grants Compliance Team to identify and contract vendors to ensure the planned activities are in accordance with the specified designs and standard.
• Prepare weekly plans and schedule of work for all construction/rehabilitation sites, while ensuring compliance in meeting and reaching deadlines and targets.
• Work with and support the vendors to ensure all materials and equipment are in stock and any necessary orders are placed for all actions to be carried.
• Carry out field visits to assess sites at the respective facilities to ensure quality of work is up to standard.
• Carry out any other assignments as delegated by the Program Manager.
Objective 2: Improved knowledge, awareness and participation of school children and community members in WASH-related activities within the communities.
• Set up Child Health Clubs and Introduce hygiene promotion in schools, Child Friendly Spaces (CFS) and Temporary Learning Spaces (TLS) and host communities.
• Liaise with RUWASSA and the LGA WASH departments on WASH programming and ensure that all activities are done with their active participation and support.
• Provide support on WASH to other SCI programmes and initiatives when required.
• Ensure that WASH is integrated into all training carried out on the project.
• Carry out advocacy visits to key stakeholders at both states, LGA and community levels.
• Support periodic evaluation studies to evaluate the impact of the WASH component.
• Contribute technical expertise to donor proposals for any future project.
• Carry out regular supportive supervision visits on hygiene promotion to SC integrated projects.
• Build the capacity of partners and SCI staffs on hygiene promotion.
• Ensure that community mobilisation approaches on the project fully integrate hygiene promotion concepts.
• Engage community leaders and other key stakeholders at LGA level on hygiene promotion.
• Prepare a monthly plan of field activities and share with relevant staff.
• Develop and implement tools for monitoring of WASH activities (Hygiene promotion) in collaboration with the M&E team.
• Timely collection and analysis of data for the monitoring of the activities
• Identify the problems in the implementation process and propose solutions.
• Regularly evaluate the impact of the activities and propose changes for improvement.
• Prepare activities’ weekly, monthly, semi-annual, and annual reports and other ad hoc reports according to agreed timelines and as required.
BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)
Accountability:
• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values.
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.
Ambition:
• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same.
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others.
• Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.
Collaboration:
• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters.
• Values diversity sees it as a source of competitive strength.
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.
Creativity:
• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.
• Willing to take disciplined risks.
Integrity:
• Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity.
QUALIFICATIONS
o Minimum of a degree in Civil/Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, Hydrogeology, or related fields from a recognized/accredited Tertiary Institution in Nigeria
o An advanced degree will be an added advantage.
o Good assessment, analytical and planning skills
o Ability to work well in the field under difficult and basic conditions.
o Familiarity with Lagos and its environs
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential:
o Previous experience with other local and international NGOs
o Training and experience on borehole and VIP latrine construction/rehabilitation
o Community mobilization and advocacy experience
o Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, AutoCAD and Epanet)
o Ability to work in partnership with government and other NGO staff.
o Good interpersonal skills
o Independence, adaptability, and flexibility with good workload management, multitasking and ability to meet tight deadlines.
o Excellent communication skills
o Listening skills.
o Problem analysis and problem-solving.
o Proficient in relevant computer applications.
o Good spoken, reading, and writing skills in English with the ability to produce quality reports. Knowledge of local language (Yoruba) is highly desirable.
o Ability to work as part of a team, flexible, adaptable, and patient.
o Ability to work under pressure often to strict deadlines.
Desirable:
o Familiarity with mapping field equipment and software
o Experience with emergency water supply systems
o Familiarity with population fluxes and water supply management in the context of emergencies
Equal Opportunities
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
Child Safeguarding:
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Also ensure Child Safeguarding Risk Assessments are conducted for all WASH programme activities.
Safeguarding our Staff:
The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy
Health and Safety
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.