General Position Summary
The Wash Officer is responsible for both the soft and hardware components of the sanitation infrastructure activities of the Wash program in targeted implementation area.
The Wash officer will assist in supervision of the all works related to implementing infrastructure improvement; and provide input on monitoring and evaluation of the project.

Essential Job Functions
Under the guidance of WASH Program Manager, supervise the implementation of the program in the field, and provide input into design and improvement of WASH infrastructure in targeted areas.
Perform the planning of –and organize and ensure quality performance of- monitoring of WASH projects.
Ensure and promote appropriate health messages related to water, sanitation and hygiene behaviors in targeted communities
Promote community involvement and ownership in all water and sanitation activities and infrastructure projects
Organize and Supervise processes like borehole drilling and well constructions at the program site level.
Organize Supervises water treatment activities in general, at the program site level and makes sure that the consumables are timely replenished
Organize and supervise the latrine construction process at the program site level.
Organize the mobilization of families or communities to participate in the WASH program activities.
Ensures inclusion of protection principles like gender segregation, adaptation to meet the gender-specific and disablement needs, in the design and implementation of the program.
Perform regular progress visits of the projects sites, and final inspection of completed water and sanitation infrastructure projects, and ensure that technical, safety and environmental standards have been met.
Conduct regular quality control and activities’ monitoring to the water and sanitation infrastructure project conducted by contractor.
Provide regular capacity building and mentoring to Community Water Groups (CWG) on water and sanitation issues, and monitor their evolution.
Organize and conduct focus group discussion on WASH related topics, including the importance of WASH in Nutrition programming.
Prepare project designs, estimates and drawings as required, including a list of materials & labor, technical specifications needed, contract documents and project implementation plans.
Based on the complexity of design or magnitude of the project, advise if the project should be managed by a qualified contractor or through a community managed process.
Provide training to the program teams for the preparation of construction, supervision check-list or each engineering design.
Review and finalize each construction supervision check-list prepared by the program teams.
Assist the procurement manager by providing all technical specifications needed for preparing tenders, in addition to assisting the procurement team by reviewing the technical profiles from contractors.
Provide advice on the official handing over of projects to communities/beneficiaries.
Security savvy, s/he Complies to -and sets the good example for the respect of- security measures and regulations in place.
Adherence to all MC policies and procedures as outlined in MC policies and procedure manuals;
Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission in country of operation;
Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Experience
BA/S or higher in Water and/or Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Public Health or other relevant background and/or relevant experience in water and sanitation that related to slum upgrading program.
3-4+ years in community based water and sanitation project preferably in urban context
Experience in water supply systems: boreholes, pumping, basic hydraulics, etc.
Fluency in both verbal and written English highly preferred.
Multi-tasking, coordination, organization, prioritization skills essential.
Highly-developed computers skills, with strong familiarity with MS Office, Power point, Outlook, Excel, Word, and infrastructure design software
Ability to work independently and cooperatively with team members required.
Ability to work under pressure
Demonstrated strengths in analytical skills, monitoring and evaluation, and report writing
Strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills
Excellent oral and written skills and computer skills
Fluency in English; fluency in Hausa is required.

Success Factors:
The successful candidate will combine curiosity and strong technical skills, experience in WASH programs, and a want-to-do attitude. S/he will be an effective communicator, with dedication towards community work, commitment to work long hours in the field conditions with limited access to resources.
S/He will be highly motivated, with initiative and capable to work with limited direct supervision.
Ideally s/he will have previous experience in working in large-scale emergency programs in insecure and conflict-affected contexts, including remote management and capacity development.
S/he will be willing to conduct several days-long field travels and work in ethnically and culturally diversified and fast growing team

Application Closing Date
26th August, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit CV’s and Cover Letter in one document, addressing the position requirements to: ng-recruitment.nigeria@mercycorps.org

Note: All applications must include the position title in the subject line and not more than 4 pages. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.