Job Title: WASH Engineer Specialist
Location: Aden and West Coast vacancies
PROJECT REPORTING TO: Project Manager
Deadline: 14/06/2024

Background

BCHR is a non-profit and non-governmental organization aiming to provide health, nutrition, food security and protection services as a humanitarian response to the escalating socio-economic situation in Yemen since 2015.

WASH engineer Specialist will be in charge of implementing the wash, he or she will report to the project manager. And follow up all wash activities (Latrine’s constructions- installation of solar pumps.... etc.) ork as a resident site engineer at the project site in Marib District. Preparing minutes and receipt forms for WASH activities, Approve samples materials required for the implementation of WASH activities, Direct supervision of the implementation of latrines construction activity within the WASH activities during the implementation period, Direct supervision of the implementation of the water network extension and the installation of solar pump systems within the WASH activities during implementation. Follow up the implementation of all construction, and other works related to the activities of building latrines and rehabilitation according to engineering technical specifications, bills of quantities and the signed contract. Follow up the progress of the implementation of the works according to the work plan by the contractor and notify him when deviating from the plan. Supervising the training of the Water Committee and the operation of pumps by contracting companies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIVERABLES

III. Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Engineering Designs, Drawings and Bills of Quantities
• Develop technically sound engineering structural designs both for program constructions as per the National Building Code, National standards for HFs infrastructures, Yemen WASH Cluster recommended designs, and other internationally recognized building standards.
• Prepare schedule of materials and Bills of Quantities for the relevant designs and submit for approvals. Preparation of the BOQs or activity plans according to the identified needs of the supported health facilities and in other target areas (if applicable), along with monitoring of the procurement process as focal point for the WASH-related budget lines.
• Conduct feasibility studies, WASH technical surveys and measurements necessary for the design, construction as well as for purposes of rehabilitation of existing structures while maintaining up to date database with all the required demographic data, location maps and route plans of all infrastructure projects.
• Participate in baseline surveys or rapid assessments to establish existing gaps, priorities, capacity and justification for intended/proposed project.
• Carry out the needs assessment and infrastructural assessments for the specific needs of rehabilitation of health facilities selected to be supported through the Health and Nutrition Program or in other target areas, according to the project proposals.

M&E and Reporting

Provide weekly and monthly technical updates to the Program Manager.
Provide technical assessment reports with recommendations on issues encountered at the construction/rehabilitation sites.
Monitor ongoing operation and maintenance works of implemented projects and make regular follow up visits and provide support when needed.

Develop a maintain proper project documentations including assessment reports, minutes from meeting with key stakeholders, technical designs, drawings, BoQs, progress pictures, change order documents for all constructions/rehabilitations and materials procured.
Perform and document regular monitoring of all ongoing WASH activities and share the reports of monitoring visits with the Program Manager and Area Managers and inform about any pitfalls or quality issues observed in the repair/rehabilitation work and other activities.
Carry out technical supervision of the rehabilitation work at the supported health facilities and other WASH activities project target areas and monitor the quality of work as per the agreed BOQs with the contractor, ensure that all minor rehabilitation works are carried out according to national and international quality standards
Provide input to narrative reports, whenever required, and final reports, or any other type of reports or summaries required.

IV. Qualifications and Requirements:

• University Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction, Architecture with at least 3 years of proven, continuous, active practical experience in building designs, construction supervision and contract management.
• At least 3 years of practical, hands-on experience in WASH sector, preferably also in Health and Nutrition.
• Excellent command of English, spoken and written.
• Able to work in harsh, unstable and difficult conditions, independently and in a team.
• Strong cross-cultural communication and resilience skills are very important.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, ArchiCAD.

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