The Role
The Water Officer will lead the field implementation of SCI water supply in the Cameroonian refugee response.
Responsibilities
The Water Officer will:
* Carry out detailed WASH assessment in coordination with the WASH team with focus on water source development, treatment and distribution to Persons of Concern.
* Prepare designs and BOQs for water supply constructions and installations for settlements
* Supervise borehole drilling and rehabilitation by contractors in the field to ensure adequate quality control is maintained and project specifications and timelines are adhered to.
* Ensure Child Safeguarding Risk Assessments are conducted for all construction and programme activities
* Implement with the support of water supervisors surface water supply treatment systems and distribution network for newly developed settlement sites.
* Supervise construction of water collection points and storage platforms.
* Oversee operation and maintenance of SCI water treatment unit, hybrid borehole systems, pumps and generators to ensure adequate periodic maintenance is executed.
* Organize and conduct training for Water User Committees in coordination with sanitation and hygiene team members.
* Perform water quality analysis during water source development and implement water quality monitoring as part of the day to day water supply activities.
* Build the capacity of water supervisors and plumbers in the implementation, operation and maintenance of water supply equipment and facilities.
* Support the WASH Manager with data collection in all water supply activities for proper monitoring of WASH program implementation.
* Ensure water supply activities are carried out in coordination with sanitation and hygiene activities as well as other partners implementing services in the field.
* Coordinate with logistics to facilitate procurement of necessary WASH items and materials.
* Prepare monthly water supply activity report as requested by the Team lead.
* Carry out any other assignments as delegated by the WASH Manager.
Qualifications
* Minimum of a degree in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, Hydrogeology or related fields.
* Two to three years’ experience in emergency or humanitarian settings.
* Good assessment, analytical and planning skills
* Ability to work well in the field under difficult and basic conditions
* Familiarity with disaster-affected population
Desirable:
* Familiarity with mapping field equipment and software
* Experience with emergency water supply systems
* Familiarity with population fluxes and water supply management in the context of emergencies
* Experience working in emergencies in Cross River and Benue is desirable
Skills and Behaviours (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:
* Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
* Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved
Ambition:
* Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
* Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
* Future orientated, thinks strategically
Collaboration:
* Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
* Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
* Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to
Creativity:
* Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
* Willing to take disciplined risks
Integrity:
* Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity
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