WASH UTILITY ENGINEER-VACANCY AT MERCY CORPS NIGERIA

Job Description

The activity was awarded on March 20, 2020. STWASH is expanding access to improved water resources by increasing the supply and maintenance of key water distribution infrastructure (including piping systems/reticulation, water storage tanks, and tap stands for public use towns) that will provide access to safe, reliable, and inclusive water sources for at least 140,000 people. Its approach to reaching the target population is to focus on rehabilitation, improvement, and repair of existing water points that serve the communities most in need of water and sites that have the potential for the highest increase in water yield.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain good relationships and lines of communication with relevant local authorities and communities, explaining MC’s role as an NGO and liaising with them during all phases of the project.
• Guarantee community involvement at all phases of the project (identification, design, implementation, and monitoring) to ensure the development of community ownership for the projects.
• Develop plans for the implementation of the water and sanitation engineering projects in the assigned district. This should include planned delegation of responsibility to appropriate staff, plans and rationale for projects (including technical designs), plans for material and cash needs over the course of the project, and work schedules (timelines) for the various phases of the project.
• Prior to the commencement of project implementation, complete a standard Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with community representatives and local authorities for each community identified for project activities. Ensure that all elements of the MoU are adhered to. Report any problems relating to the MoUs.
• Implement projects as planned according to developed technical standards, schedules, and timelines. Ensure correct surface engineering around the well to allow for the correct drainage of excess water using soak-away pits and aprons.
• Keep detailed technical records for every site.
• Report any variations or problems with the implementation of projects (in regard to staffing, costs, schedules, and technical matters). Where necessary, regularly update project implementation plans with associated timelines.
• Ensure full adherence to the MC security plans and protocols conscientiously respecting the declared ‘go and no-go’ zones ensuring that staff respects them.
• Supervise the procurement of any materials needed through a competitive and transparent bidding process following the MC policies design for this purpose.
• Organize competitive bidding processes to select the most qualified and cost-effective contractors and manage the contracts, certifying the quality of the works performed.
• Coordinate with local authorities to obtain all licenses needed.
• Provide feedback to the Monitoring and Evaluation system in order to assess the effectiveness of the projects and impact and propose recommendations for improvements.
• Provide regular written and verbal reports to the Chief of Party and Project Manager on infrastructure development activity.
• Organize site visits to the project sites and hostess missions/consultants.

Qualification

• A BSc or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Management, Water Treatment Technologies or a related field.
• 5-10 years of management of development programs including infrastructure rehabilitation and supervision projects.
• Knowledge of the issues and challenges of the water and sanitation sector in Nigeria
• Experience in preparing and reviewing water utility infrastructure tender documents including design specifications, technical drawings, and Bill of Quantities (BOQs)
• Ability to conduct investigations of complex issues involving water utility systems and practices
• Good knowledge of water utility Asset Maintenance Management Systems
• Experience in preparing persuasive technical reports and making verbal presentations, explaining issues in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to innovate and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of a utility
• Experience working with computer software such as Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, design packages, and other applications relevant to the sector

Location: Abia, Nigeria.

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