Chief Technical Engineer

Position: Chief Technical Engineer  

Gaza Household WASH Activity

 Location: Gaza Strip

 Overview: 

Global Communities works at the intersection of humanitarian assistance, sustainable development, and financial inclusion to save lives, advance equity and secure strong futures. We support communities at the forefront of their own development in more than 35 countries, partnering with local leaders, governments, civil society and the private sector to achieve a shared vision of a more just, prosperous and equitable global community. We work with government, non-government, private sector, and community stakeholders to promote transparency, foster accountability, and access the channels they need to make their voices heard, promote change, and realize their full potential.   

Global Communities is seeking a Chief Technical Engineer for a USAID-funded Household WASH program in Gaza. The program was launched three years ago and will continue for another two years. The goal of the program is to improve human health, environmental health and livelihoods in vulnerable communities by increasing access to facilities and services for safe domestic water and improved sanitation. Priorities include: 1) Providing durable solutions to vulnerable communities, such as the establishment, extension or rehabilitation of water distribution networks and sanitation systems at the household and neighborhood levels; and 2) Increasing emergency WASH preparedness interventions to mitigate and reduce rainwater and sewage flooding risks in vulnerable communities.

Responsibilities:

The Chief Technical Engineer plays a crucial role in improving public health outcomes by ensuring access to safe water, adequate sanitation, and good hygiene practices. He will be responsible for providing technical input to guide planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.  Specific responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:

• Oversee the implementation of program activities with program partners, in coordination with the COP and ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards
• Work closely with COP in strategic planning of the WASH sector to ensure growth and sustainability of the sector
• Provide specialized technical expertise and support in the areas of water distribution networks, sanitation systems, and emergency WASH preparedness, providing opinions on the soundness and feasibility of new approaches and leading assessments or situational analyses as needed.
• Liaise, build and sustain good relations with counterparts and partners at a technical level, including participating in technical working groups.
• Train staff in educational concepts and upgrade their technical competencies.
• Monitor the progress of projects from beginning to end and ensure timely and accurate submission of required documentation to the donor.
• Manage an effective learning process to make adjustments to program implementation as needed.
• Support the preparation of required deliverables to USAID as needed such as quarterly and annual reports, implementation plans, water quality plan, etc.
• Participate in relevant coordination meeting to present project activities and ensure coordination with other WASH projects.
• Mentor and supervise GHW implementing partners including their budgets and provide training and technical advice. 

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Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (master’s or above) in a relevant field,
• Minimum of ten years of relevant professional experience managing WASH related programs, for example in infrastructure; water engineering; urban sanitation; flood prevention, preparedness and response; and/or emergency WASH preparedness,
• At least three (3) years of Management/supervisory experience is required. 
• Demonstrated experience working cooperatively with a variety of local stakeholders, other projects and international agencies,
• Knowledge/Experience with USAID rules and regulations required.  
• Evidence of effective communication skills, both oral and written; strong interpersonal and analytical skills. 

• Languages: Full Professional Proficiency in spoken and written English and Modern Standard Arabic.

To apply please send your CV and a cover letter by email to [email protected] no later than October 30, 2024, indicating the position title and location. 

 Global Communities holds strict safeguarding principles and has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. In the process of recruitment, selection, and appointment, Global Communities will conduct robust reference and background screening checks, including international vetting as a signature of the Global Misconduct Disclosure Scheme to ensure children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded, and abuse is prevented.  The incumbent is required to carry out their duties in accordance with Global Communities Safeguarding policy and the Standards of Conduct.

Global Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.