WASH Project Officer (Construction)

Action Against Hunger (AAH) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-political, non-denominational and non-profit making organization working in the Palestinian Territory since 2002. 

Action Against Hunger is recruiting in the Gaza Strip a

WASH Project Officer (Construction)

For 6 months with the possibility of extension 

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

The WASH Project Officer (Construction) will ensure the effective and efficient implementation of WASH infrastructure activities in line with Action Against Hunger’s mandate and technical standards. This includes the design, supervision, and monitoring of construction works, ensuring quality, relevance, and timely delivery of assistance to affected communities. The role involves close coordination with stakeholders, contractors, and local authorities to achieve project objectives and provide sustainable solutions.

He/she will support the general execution of activities by contributing knowledge and experience to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the actions. 

KEY ACTIVITIES

Manage WASH Infrastructure Activities:

• Project Design and Identification: Contribute to identifying WASH infrastructure needs and designing projects that align with technical standards.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Regularly monitor and evaluate the progress and quality of WASH infrastructure projects.
• Supervision of Construction: Oversee the construction or rehabilitation of water and sanitation facilities, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
• Water Management: Supervise the installation and maintenance of water distribution systems, ensuring water quality and safe storage.
• Waste Management: Oversee solid waste and sewage management systems, ensuring their functionality and public health compliance.
• Training and Capacity Building: Provide technical training to staff and community members on operating and maintaining WASH infrastructure.
• Community Engagement: Involve the community in decision-making and awareness sessions on hygiene and maintenance practices.
• Compliance with Standards: Ensure WASH infrastructure meets international standards and local regulations.
• Reporting and Documentation: Maintain detailed records and submit regular progress reports on WASH activities.
• Problem Solving: Address challenges and provide solutions to overcome project barriers.

Logistical and administrative management:

• Planning and Coordination: Develop administrative plans and coordinate tasks across departments. Schedules, together with the technical team of the project, the weekly execution of activities in coordination with the other technical and support departments.
• Follow the indicators, the purchasing plan, the activities, the schedule and participate in the planning.
• Places order requests in advance in compliance with mission logistical, administrative, and financial regulations.
• Supports in identifying suppliers, hiring qualified labor and preparing the necessary technical documents.
• Documentation and Reporting: Archives all means of verification and information (physical and electronic) of the different activities carried out within the project.
• Delivers the information (physical and electronic) one week before the end of the execution of its part of the project to the coordinator of the component.
• Procurement Management: Oversee the procurement process, ensuring compliance with procedures.
• Compliance and Quality Control: Ensure adherence to regulations and quality standards.

Coordination with other relevant actors:

• Networking: Build and maintain relationships with local authorities, NGOs, community leaders, and other relevant actors.
• Response Coordination: Facilitate coordinated emergency responses by working closely with other humanitarian agencies and local actors.
• Inform AAH Management about the positions of different actors in the field, their response capacities etc. to anticipate joint opportunities of joint response and to avoid duplication.

Collaboration in security measures:

• Transmits in a timely manner all the necessary and complete information to guarantee safety in the areas of action.

جميع الحقوق محفوظة لموقع جوبس.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with WASH Background.
• Expertise in WASH infrastructure design, construction supervision, and quality assurance; proficiency in AutoCAD and BOQ preparation, experience in emergency WASH response and ensuring compliance with safety.
• At least 3 years of experience in WASH-related projects, focusing on infrastructure design, construction supervision, and emergency response.
• Experience in working with and coordinating with international and national NGOs.
• Knowledge of Humanitarian coordination and emergency in Gaza Strip
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good reporting skills.
• Solid organizational skills: the ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment.
• Ability to prioritize and plan
• Excellent in reading, writing, and speaking both Arabic and English
• Proficiency with IT systems such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, Teams, and Outlook for information management and reporting. Knowledge in GIS is considered a plus.
• Valuable prior experience in issues related to the promotion of gender equality or personal commitment to gender equality.

REMUNERATION PACKAGE

We offer immediate Incorporation into a multicultural, professional and innovative organization with the possibility of participating in projects with a high social impact.

• Contract Length: 6 months with possibility of extension.
• Based: in Gaza strip.
• Salary: according to Action Against Hunger salary scale.
• We provide workman compensation and health insurance.
• In addition, Action Against Hunger covers food and transportation allowances for a fully worked month.
• Emotional care service at the service of the employee and family.
• 21 days holiday for year.

Action Against Hunger is an equal opportunities employer. Women are encouraged to apply for this position.

Action Against Hunger has a commitment to protect all persons we come into contact with through our work, including children and At-Risk adults. Action Against Hunger has ZERO TOLERANCE towards all forms of harm and abuse, including sexual abuse and sexual exploitation. We take concerns and complaints relating to Safeguarding issues involving our Staff, Associated Personnel, Partners and Suppliers very seriously and will take action to vigorously investigate and manage any violations or alleged violations of our policies.

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Note. - Given the urgency of this position, the vacancy may close before the deadline. For more information about this position, visit our website www.accioncontraelhambre.org. In case you do not find the job advertisement published here, it means that the selection process has been closed.