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• The jobholder will co-ordinate UNHCR’s
  Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programme, provide technical and
  capacity-building assistance in water, sanitation and hygiene sectors to
  population of concern using a community-based approach.
• Offer timely technical guidance,
  supervision and reporting on implementation and operation management of
  WASH activities carried out by the Implementing Partners (IPs).
• Jointly with technical staff of the IPs,
  update detailed needs and resource assessments and revise designs of
  technical plans as necessary taking into account practical aspects of
  implementation, and relevant technical specifications and guidelines.
• Develop practical tools and guidelines to
  implement a mechanism for monitoring, evaluation and reporting of
  construction works as well as operation and management of WASH-related
  activities.
• Develop capacity-building strategy to
  ensure follow-up and sustainability of WASH interventions at the community
  level.
• Ensure beneficiaries’ participation and
  community mobilization in all aspects of WASH planning, implementation,
  monitoring, evaluation and reporting activities with focus on protection
  risks and access especially for women, children, ethnic groups and other
  groups with specific needs.
• Prepare and review technical proposals and
  requests received by the Office for funding submissions, undertake
  feasibility assessments and perform technical evaluation of the proposals.
• The jobholder will coordinate with IPs,
  Government technical departments, other UN Agencies and the beneficiaries
  on all technical issues, and facilitate for timely and cost-effective
  implementation of the proposed technical activities.
• Review on a regular basis the quantity and
  quality of water, sanitation and hygiene promotion services offered in the
  settlement.
• Compile draft sectoral reports covering
  water, sanitation/hygiene and other technical areas as instructed by the
  Office.
• Ensure IP compliance to the mandatory
  reporting requirements for the UNHCR WASH Monitoring system (WMS)
• Conduct preliminary site investigations to
  obtain field data such as soil characteristics, drainage and other data
  required for resettlement infrastructure construction project
• Support the Civil Engineer in the
  preparation of design drawings (using AUTO-Cad or Archi- Cad) for
  infrastructure projects
• Assist the Civil Engineer in the preparation
  of cost estimates for new infrastructure and facilities renovation
  projects.
• Assist the Civil Engineer, with the
  technical input to the preparation of tenders, during bid evaluation
  process and in the preparation of the contracts award approval documents.
• Conduct field monitoring or inspection on
  the construction projects as instructed by Civil Engineer
• Prepare report on construction progress
  and technical issues hindering the progress of construction activities and
  report to Civil engineer
• Provide construction progress report used
  to authorize payments and filing system for construction projects
  information record system
• Perform other duties as assigned by the
  engineer

• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding
  of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external
  publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in
  events that mark IVD);
• Be acquainted with and build on
  traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
• Reflect on the type and quality of
  voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in
  ongoing reflection activities;
• Contribute articles/write-ups on field
  experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters,
  press releases, etc.;
• Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for
  newly-arrived UN Volunteers;
• Promote or advise local groups in the use
  of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and
  organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever
  technically possible.

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations
  UN Volunteers WASH/Construction Supervisor job  opportunity should hold a University
  degree in Civil Engineering or related fields of study
• Professional working experience in WASH –
  Water Supply (pumps, generators, boreholes, surface water supply, water
  treatment, distribution pipe lines etc.), sanitation (at household and
  institutional level), and hygiene promotion at community level for a
  minimum of 2 years.
• Strong commitment to UNHCR’s mandate
• Previous experience in working with
  Government, NGOs, UN Agencies and the community
• Excellent communication and proficiency in
  technical writing
• Highly analytical skills
• Good team player and strong interpersonal
  and coordination skill
• Computer literacy and fluency in spoken
  and written English
• Ability to work effectively in challenging
  situations including field locations with minimum supervision.
• Willing to undertake frequent travel to
  all settlement areas and Transit Centre locations
• Personal Competencies: Creativity,
  Communication, Commitment to Continuous learning, Team work, planning and organizing,
  Accountability, Client Orientation, Technological Awareness

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