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Advisor, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Expert - Lusaka, Zambia
Save the Children is currently pursuing a Scaling-Up Nutrition Technical Assistance Project in Zambia funded by USAID over a six-year period. This upcoming contract will focus on an integrated approach to nutrition activity intended to bring to scale a core package of evidence-based interventions that will reduce stunting in a minimum of 30 districts in Zambia. The quality and quantity of dietary intake, access to appropriate health conditions, access to clean water as well as behavior change for improved livelihoods, nutrition and WASH practices will have a major impact on the sustainability for this project.
Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Impact
Save the Children seeks a Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Expert for an anticipated USAID-funded Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Technical Assistance Activity in Zambia. The goal of the five-year activity is to reduce stunting by 15% in target provinces and will focus on ensuring: 1) adequate quantity and quality of dietary intake among targeted groups, and 2) adequate health conditions for biological utilization of nutrients.
The Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Expert will work closely and collaboratively with the Chief of Party (and other senior technical leads) and will be primarily responsible for ensuring that strategies increase adoption of household hygiene practices, improve access to safe drinking water, facilitate access to safe sanitation in communities and schools, and reduce exposure to causes of disease and environmental enteropathy. The WASH Expert will:
· Ensure the smooth, efficient and effective start-up and implementation of the WASH marketing and hygiene behavior change components of the project.
· Coordinate with all project staff on the design, implementation, and monitoring of an integrated platform that synergistically and holistically addresses nutrition-sensitive needs at the household level.
· Ensure development of detailed implementation plans, collection of appropriate baseline and monitoring data, including clear process and impact indicators, and effective project monitoring and evaluation procedures to ensure accountability,
· Guarantee timely and accurate donor reporting.
· Seek to continuously improve programs, initiate new project implementation strategies as needed, and plan for expansion of project impact, as appropriate.
· Hire, train, supervise and evaluate key staff for the WASH component – and oversee this process for less senior staff – and ensure that personnel policies are followed.
· In partnership with the other senior technical staff, establish and maintain good relationships with project co-implementers; government ministries and departments; NGOs working in the area and other key stakeholders. Attend coordination meetings as appropriate. Ensure that activities are coordinated with relevant stakeholders, including communities.
Please note that this position will only be filled if the funding is awarded by the donor.
Required Background and Experience, Skills and Behaviors
· Extensive experience managing water, sanitation, and hygiene programs in developing county contexts and preferably, in Africa;
· Experience in the field of WASH marketing, including franchising, demand and supply side dynamics, behavior change communication, and social marketing.
· Experience integrating WASH and Nutrition programs is highly desirable.
· Minimum of MSc/Master’s in Civil Engineering, Water Supply and Sanitation Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Management, Public Health or qualifications that demonstrate relevance to WASH project management;
· A history of productive involvement with governmental health systems, processes and service delivery models in developing countries;
· Demonstrated knowledge and background in community mobilization and engagement;
· Demonstrated problem solving skills, collaboration experience, creativity and willingness to innovate;
· Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team situations;
· Familiarity and understanding of USAID policies and procedures, or those of other donors, or those of donor-funded projects or community-based projects;
· Fluent oral and strong analytical, written English communications skills is required;
· Demonstrated ability to address behavior change issues in improving household WASH; and
· Extensive work experience in Zambia (local candidates strongly encouraged to apply).
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
for Application, go to the link below;
https://recruiting.ultipro.com/SAV1002STCF/JobBoard/7d92e82b-af74-464d-859b-c5b8cba6e92e/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=1b36e871-8713-4155-844c-98246e745ac5
Construction Manager, Tanzania
Tracking Code 520-566
- Job Description
Project Concern International (PCI), in partnership with Bunda, Butiama and Musoma District Councils, is implementing a five-year (2017-2021) Food for Education (FFE 3) project in Mara region funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The goal of the FFE program is to improve literacy of school-age children in 231 primary and pre-primary schools in Bunda, Butiama and Musoma Districts.
The project objectives are: (1) To improve the quality of literacy instruction through the provision of school supplies, establishment of libraries, distribution and production of reading materials, training of teachers and school administrators (2) To improve attentiveness and reduce short- term hunger through the provision of school meals, developing partnership with farmer groups to supply food to schools and establishing school gardens. (3) To improve student attendance through better health and nutrition practices and increasing community understanding of the benefits of education. (4) To improve knowledge of health and hygiene practices through screening and school health education. (5) To increase knowledge of safe food preparation and storage practices through training (6)To increase access to clean water and sanitation services through the construction of latrines and water systems.(7) To increase access to food preparation and storage tools and equipment through the construction of energy saving stoves.
Primary Responsibilities:
Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
Construction
Required Qualifications:
Job Location Musoma, , Tanzania Position Type Full-Time/Regular
For application, please go through the link below;
https://pciglobal-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=520
Water and Habitat Engineers, speaking English and French (Russian or Arabic an asset)
Closing date: 31 Oct 2017
Your tasks
As a Water and Habitat Engineer working for the ICRC, you will be responsible for the planning, design and implementation of engineering projects for victims of armed conflict. Working in a team, your tasks will include conducting needs assessments, surveying water and housing needs, negotiating with local authorities and firms regarding project implementation and handling all aspects of project management.
Selection requirements
- Minimum age 25
- Very good command of English and Russian. Fluency in another ICRC working language (French, Spanish or Arabic) is a strong asset
- University degree in architecture, civil or structural engineering, hydrology, hydraulic, geology or related fields
- Minimum three years of professional experience in this field, including the management of technical support staff
- Experience of working internationally is a strong asset, in particular for a humanitarian organisation
- Proficient in the use of IT Office Tools and CAD drawing software. Knowledge of Epanet software is an asset
- Prepared to accept unaccompanied postings (i.e. no spouse, partner, children or dependents) for the first two missions (minimum 12 months each)
- Valid driving licence for manual transmission vehiclesYour profile
- Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
- Able to work under pressure in a potentially dangerous environment
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent team leader, with a high level of intercultural understanding
- Excellent organisational skills, able to prioritise a complex workload and to work autonomously as needed
- Hands-on approach to project management
What we offer
- The opportunity to provide crucial assistance to victims of armed conflict as part of a highly professional and dedicated team
- A wide range of professional experience in challenging environments, combined with an attractive career plan
- Competitive salary and benefits
Length of assignment: 12 months minimum
Civil Engineer, USAID/Uganda Learning Contract, Uganda
Closing date: 22 Oct 2017
Civil Engineer, USAID/Uganda Learning Contract, Uganda
Company Profile:
MSI, a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, DC metro area international development firm with a 35-year history of delivering development results across the world. Our core expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation (M&E), institutional development, public sector management, governance and anti-corruption. MSI implements nearly 100 projects in 90 countries around the world such as Jordan, Morocco, Lebanon, Syria, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Colombia, and Mexico. As one of the leading companies in our field, MSI has partnered with more than 80 organizations across all sectors of international development with clients ranging from large bilateral and multilateral donors such as USAID, the World Bank and the UNDP to national and local governments, NGOs, think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.
Proposal Summary:
The five-year USAID Learning Contract will help USAID/Uganda strengthen its performance and, to a lesser extent the performance of its implementing partners, in collaborating, learning and performing in order to fortify the impact and sustainability of USAID-supported contributions to Uganda's development.
Position Summary:
MSI seeks a mid- to senior-level civil engineer to serve as a ready source of advice, guidance and other support to improve the design and implementation of USAID/Uganda-funded construction activities. This is a short-term technical assistance position requiring intermittent work over a period of five (5) years. Candidates must be resident in Uganda or available to travel periodically to Uganda to provide intermittent assistance.
Responsibilities:
- Help ensure that USAID/Uganda is compliant with U.S. Government law and regulations, USAID policies, and Ugandan law, policies and regulations relevant to construction and environmental protection.
- Help ensure the integrity of USAID/Uganda-funded construction projects.
- Working with the social scientists and MSI staff, help USAID/Uganda ensure that construction activities benefit from effective social soundness analysis, community input into construction activities, and appropriate social soundness implementation practices.
- Draft scopes of work (SOWs) for, help select, arrange meetings and site visits for, and deepen the work of visiting engineering teams and individuals funded by USAID/Uganda.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in engineering required.
- Minimum of seven (7) years of experience applying engineering expertise to construction projects in developing countries, preferably those funded by donors.
- Experience with USAID or another donor.
- Working knowledge of and experience with USAID construction and environmental protection policies, regulations and procedures.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.
PI99499578
HOW TO APPLY:
Anibong Resettlement Program Construction Manager
Closing date: 10 Nov 2017
CRS Background
Catholic Relief Services was founded in 1943 by the Catholic Bishops of the United States to serve World War II survivors in Europe. Since then, we have expanded in size to reach more than 120 million people in more than 100 countries on five continents.
Our mission is to assist impoverished and disadvantaged people overseas, working in the spirit of Catholic social teaching to promote the sacredness of human life and the dignity of the human person. Although our mission is rooted in the Catholic faith, our operations serve people based solely on need, regardless of their race, religion or ethnicity. Within the United States, CRS engages Catholics to live their faith in solidarity with the poor and suffering people of the world. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.
Country Background
CRS Philippines was established in 1945 and is the longest-running CRS country program in the world. Currently, CRS Philippines focuses its work on agriculture, peacebuilding, emergency response, disaster risk reduction, and health. The Philippines country program has more than 150 staff with a main office in Manila and sub-offices in Davao, Tacloban, and Catarman. CRS programs are implemented through a national network of partners, in close coordination with local, municipal and national government agencies. The Country Program also provides support to CRS's work in Indonesia, Timor Leste, and the Federated States of Micronesia, and has drawn international recognition for the impact, timeliness, and innovation of its programs and approaches.
Project background
On 8 November 2013, Typhoon Haiyan, known locally as Yolanda, and the related storm surge caused catastrophic devastation in Tacloban and throughout Leyte and Samar provinces. In the district of Anibong, the Typhoon caused hundreds of human losses and destroyed the vast majority of houses as well as community infrastructures.
In the aftermath of this disaster, CRS and the Anibong urban community aim to build safe, sustainable, resident-governed communities as a model for other low-income urban areas in the Philippines affected by emergency shocks. A community-driven organizing approach is assisting Anibong households, since late 2015, living in Tacloban City's No-Dwell-Zone (NDZ) to address their immediate needs, while implementing a resettlement project outside of the Non Dwell Zone (NDZ).
Therefore, CRS Philippines is implementing a three-year project with the following goal: Households from Anibong live in more resilient communities. To achieve this goal, CRS has designed a project with the following strategic objectives: 1) Anibong community members are organized and working towards living in more resilient communities of their preference, 2) Targeted resettlement residents manage land and community structures in a new location, and 3) Targeted resettlement residents live in safer, more resilient housing and community.
Job Responsibilities:
Project implementation:
- Responsible of the high-quality and on-time implementation of the construction related activities (resettlement site, infrastructure, facilities and housing) on the Anibong resettlement project. Including participatory and technical detailed design, construction and monitoring.
- Develop detailed implementation plan for project activities and timely updated it, as well as effective and efficient project monitoring and control systems.
- Contribute to the approvals of the plans and technical designs of the project, ensuring the compliance with relevant local, national and international standards and regulations.
- Contribute to the writing of the required documents to ensure compliance with best procurement processes, such as tenders and contracts with contractors.
- Assist and support in the selection and management of service suppliers and construction contractors to be engaged to complement the capacity of the CRS construction team.
- Contribute in drafting or provide inputs to the RFP documents/ requirement, and construction contract, particularly for the adoption and integration of local context.
- Coordinate with Procurement section and provide QA/QC support to ensure that construction materials purchased by procurement are complied with the specification required.
- Draft, implement, monitor and recommend adjustments to construction related activities budgets as relevant.
- Manage the financial aspects of the construction related activities together with the Program Manager and the Head of Office on budgeting, cash forecasting and spending plans and reporting for technical activity budgets.
- In coordination with the Program Manager for Community Facilitation, provide support to the Community Facilitation activities related to the construction component of the project that includes participatory urban planning, and participatory housing, infrastructures, and facilities design and construction.
- Consolidate periodic reports of the Anibong technical activities, providing analysis, and giving comments and recommendations.
Management
- Provide inputs and advising about most appropriate systems and strategies for housing, water, sanitation, waste, drainage and electrical systems.
- Provide inputs for the overall implementation of the project, including the social, livelihoods, and MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning) components.
- Provide input into environmental concerns and environmental hazards. Ensure that environmental and sustainability issues are considered in the program design and implementation, in keeping with agency best practices and the guidelines.
- Develop a quality assurance / quality control mechanism, including material and construction quality, and ensure the agreed QA/QC procedures are implemented on site.
- Develop Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Policy and Safety and Health Rules at worksites for Anibong project.
- Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards for the project, in keeping with internationally agreed best practices or as otherwise outlined in agency guidelines.
- Develop construction management systems for the direct hire construction crews and other local tradesmen for the fabrication of buildings and other structures.
- Develop appropriate implementation and monitoring methods, which draw upon the best practices of CRS, other agencies.
- Produce technical drawings and sketches of structural designs, construction details, and other technical details and guidance required by contractors and/or communities to successfully complete project activities.
- Develop technical designs, material specifications, bills of quantities, and work plans, as required by the Project.
- Advise on the resources needs (materials, financial, staffing, etc.) for the Anibong Project
- Assist and support in the development of project documentation, including technical designs and cost plans, tender and contract documentation, project tracking tools, and program budgets, as required by the Program Manager
Capacity Building:
- Contribute to the development of technical guidelines (Standard Practices and Technical Specification for the Community- Led masonry House Construction), training materials aiming resilient construction cultures, DDR practices, operations and maintenance, and behavioral change strategies.
- Develop training of trainers' activities to capacitate project team such as community facilitation team, foremen and engineers, in order to reach a behavioral change among project beneficiaries.
- Contribute to the design and development of the manual and training of maintenance of housing and infrastructures to be distributed to beneficiaries upon project completion.
- Place a major emphasis on building the capacity of CRS staff and partners in Shelter/ Housing and Settlement. This can be done through both formal and informal (on the job) training opportunities.
Representation and Coordination:
- Work closely with the Head of Office, Program Manager and Program Manager for Community Facilitation, ensuring coordination, shared understanding and communication among them.
- Collaborate and coordinate with the correspondent CRS departments and units to develop his responsibilities, including MEAL unit, as well as Administration, Procurements, Human Resources, Logistics, Fleet and Finance departments.
- Represent CRS in discussions or meetings with National and local authorities/ Tacloban City Government, including but not limited to City Housing Office, City Planning Office, and City Engineer), institutions (i.e.: National Housing Authority, DepEd, DPWH, etc.), non-government organizations and relevant UN agencies, as requested by the Head of Office and Program Manager.
- Represent Anibong resettlement project in meetings with contractors, firms, suppliers and private companies related to the construction activities of the project.
- Promote the sharing of best practices and response strategies for Shelter and Settlement with NASSA and other CI MOs.
Supervision
- Direct supervisor of the technical team of the project (Senior Construction Manager, Community Architect, QA/QC Engineers, Quantity Surveyor, Site Supervisors other technical staff working in the construction related activities)
- Provide oversight / coaching and mentoring to the team members.
- Identify staff development needs and coordinate appropriate training opportunities.
- Regularly communicate with the team and engage team members in key decision making.
- Identify staffing needs on a timely basis to ensure appropriate recruitments. And assist in recruitment of technical staff, as requested
- Identify talent and provide on the job learning and other growth opportunities to develop new leaders in the country program;
Typical Background, Experience & Requirements
Education and Experience
- A degree in a construction-based discipline including Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related technical field, or equivalent professional experience.
- A minimum of seven (7) years of Project Management, and/or construction experience, including a minimum of five (5) years construction site supervision and contract management, plus a preferred minimum of three (3) years experiences managing post disaster housing re-construction projects
- Experience in community development, community mobilization, or similar self-help initiatives, and a desire to maximize integration of program delivery, is preferred.
- Highly knowledgeable in appropriate construction administration systems and procedures, in particular control of works and financial management.
- An awareness of local construction technologies and materials.
- An awareness in urban interventions, resettlement and reconstruction specificity.
- Qualification or experience in urban or town planning will be seen favorably.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Ability to read, analyze and interpret administrative reports, technical procedures, or government regulations.
- Ability to write reports, and procedure manuals and effectively present information and respond to questions from CRS senior management.
- Fluency in English (both spoken and written).
- Awareness, sensitivity and understanding of cross-cultural issues particularly.
- Excellent understanding of local NGOs and government system, with knowledge and appreciation of the vision and mission of CRS.
Personal Skills
- Analysis and problem-solving skills with ability to make sound judgment
- Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners
- Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented
- Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities
Travel Required
No travel out of Tacloban required. CRS office and resettlement site are 9 Km far away.
Key Working relationships
Supervisory: QA-QC Engineer, Quantity Surveyor, Community Architect, Site Supervisor, foremen.
Internal: Head of Office-Tacloban, ARP Program Manager, Program Manager for Community Facilitation, Anibong project staff, other relevant Field Office and Country Program Staff,
External: Partner Staff, Archdiocese of Palo, Tacloban City Government and public agencies (i.e: Pag Ibig Fund, Department of Education, Eastern Visayas State University, Department of Health, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board, etc.)
Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
- Serves with Integrity
- Models Stewardship
- Cultivates Constructive Relationships
- Promotes Learning
Competencies Relevant for the Specific Position
Guidance to be provided when work on the competencies is completed.
Disclaimer
This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online: https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/nghome.guid?c=1161051&d=External&r=500...
International Structural Design Engineer
Closing date: 15 Oct 2017
DAARTT (Danish Assistance to Afghan Rehabilitation and Technical Training) is an NGO established in Afghanistan by the Danish People’s Aid (DPA) in 2003. DAARTT is specialized in construction and in building capacity in all aspects of construction. DAARTT core staff consists of experienced Afghan engineers and architects. DAARTT has constructed more than 150 schools, clinics and other buildings in Afghanistan and built capacity of the Afghan people and government entities.
DAARTT will be supporting the Ministry of Education’s Infrastructure Services Department (ISD) in strengthening its school designs and related management systems. (The designs should be suitable for earth quake as well as hot and cold weather zones in Afghanistan). The assignment will be carried out by a team of international and national architects and engineers.
DAARTT is therefore looking for a structural design engineer, to:
· make a rapid review of the structural parts of the six most used school designs and suggest overall improvements;
· advise on, train and support ISD design staff in redesigning the structural parts of the six school designs;
· design the structural parts of a low cost school, which can be built by local communities with local material;
· design the structural parts of a new, temporary school design;
· support the elaboration of detailed technical specifications and exhaustive bills of quantities for all the new designs;
· review and support improvement of ISD’s computer based cost-estimation system and system for annual update of cost data;
· support finalization of a report on possibilities for use of pre-fabrication in school construction in Afghanistan;
· support finalization of a manual consisting of formats guiding the construction process and TOR for the various functions involved.
The International Structural Design Engineer will report to the Lead consultant (International Architect) and be supported by a national structural design engineer and a civil engineer specialised in elaboration of bills of quantities and e-systems for quantity calculation and cost estimation.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree in civil (structural) engineering. At least 20 years’ experience with structural design of buildings (preferably including school buildings), elaboration of technical specifications and bills of quantities, as well as development of e-systems for quantity calculation and cost estimation. Experience with technical assistance in the field of construction and with training, facilitation of workshops and report writing in English. Familiarity with Afghanistan or the region a distinct advantage. Good computer skills and solid knowledge of design software. Complete command of written and oral English. Fluency in Dari and Pashto an added advantage.
DAARTT is an equal opportunities employer. Qualified women are therefore encouraged to apply.
HOW TO APPLY:
Further information and application
For further information, please contact Mr. Lars Pedersen, Director, DAARTT on tel.: +93 78 726 5415. Email: director@daartt.org. Applications should be sent by email to: program@daartt.org.
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