Mercy Corps is a humanitarian organization. In Nigeria, Mercy Corps operates in over 13 states focusing on key thematic areas of humanitarian response, conflict mitigation and adolescent girls’ empowerment.

POSITION : WASH/SHELTER Engineer Officer.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all tasks related to water points and sanitation facilities construction and rehabilitation, build new latrine, rehab water borehole and construct new one, set-up water points, good planning for water distribution in the targeted area;
• Ensure that the water supply and sanitation facilities construction and rehabilitation meet the safety standards;
• Supervise the installment, maintenance, service and repair of water supply systems, water storage facilities, sewerage network, pumps, and other allied equipment;
• Periodically inspect ongoing projects and report to the Senior WASH engineer on progress, timelines and any setbacks or alterations that may occur; Inspect engineering works carried out by civilian contractors and ensure all stages are completed satisfactorily prior to payment.
• Provide support to Senior WASH engineer for action plans for project implementation - including all technical specifications for project implementation. In collaboration with the Program Manager;
• Develop and maintain good lines of communication and relationships with local authorities and the local community.
• Supervise and be responsible for all technical aspects of project implementation, ensure they are completed in a timely, efficient and accurate manner according to standard engineering methods BOQ, SOW, and design
• Ensure a safe working environment for all people involved in project implementation.
• Follow all MC protocols and regulations according to guidance provided by the direct supervisor.
• Assist and monitor the quality of rehabilitation, construction, and implementation of appropriate water points (boreholes) and sanitation facilities in the target area.
• Contribute to the assessment and development of appropriate technologies for the water and sanitation program of Mercy Corps in targeted area.
• Work with the Senior WASH engineer and PM to improve the technologies already in use as well as their implementation process.
• Be able to design water points, secure the water points, latrines, and septic tank (or pit latrine), prepare BoQ, Scope of work familiar with tender invitation, tender document, contract, service contract.
• Perform all tasks related to water supply and sanitation facilities construction and rehabilitation in the targeted area
• Prepare the reports related to the performance of water equipment in the field including main water supply, and distribution in targeted area.
• Monitoring visits to the field to ensure the proper function and use of provided WASH facilities
• Monitor and ensure the quality of job of skilled and unskilled labors.
• Assist in preparation of scope of works for water and waste water systems by providing field based input.
• Periodically inspect ongoing projects and report to the Senior WASH engineer and PM on progress, timelines and any setbacks or alterations that may occur.
• Assist in preparation of technical evaluations.
• Communicate with water partners to share experience and learn about alternative
• technologies and techniques.
• Responsible for the daily implementation of water sanitation activities and progress at assigned work sites;
• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Assist MC management with any requests for information or data regarding program expansion or development.
• Works Directly with Operation, Logistics, and Finance
• Cooperate and coordinate with all project staff to ensure good internal coordination and subsequent high quality project selection, implementation and management.
• Complete routine progress reports and submit reports as required by supervisor;
• Provide weekly progress reports on implementation to supervisor;
• Coordinate with MC staff of non-engineering projects that may be present in the assigned locations.

Qualifications

• Supervise and be responsible for all technical aspects of daily project implementation.
• Ensure regular filed monitoring visits of targeted area and provide on job support & monitoring of selected contractors.
• Explore alternative technologies that promote water conservation
• Build the capacity of the community to manage limited water resources.
•  Thorough knowledge of water supply and sanitation facilities construction and rehabilitation.
• Self-starter, flexible, resilient and a sense of humor
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage effective working relationships in multi-cultural environment
• Pro-active and able to work independently to complete project tasks
• Attention to detail and ability to follow through on task assignments
• Experience working with water and/or sanitation projects.
• Maintain effective communications with the local authorities and local community.
• Good English language (written and spoken).

 Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. Water engineering, Civil engineering or related degree
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Honest, hardworking and committed to community development.
• Previous humanitarian experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in water supply and sanitation facilities construction and rehabilitation.
• Experience with standard techniques and practices for maintenance of various types of water and sanitation facilities required.
• 3 years professional experience in implementing emergency response programs in a humanitarian setting, particularly in the WASH sector;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, public speaking, and strategic planning skills required;
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, tasks efficiently;
• Excellent time management skills and resourcefulness with strong attention to detail;
• Knowledge on WASH promotion, and ability to develop training on the topic.
• Ability to engage with local communities in rural areas.
• Physically able to spend the long periods of time in the field.
• Ability to think independently and problem solve.
• Familiar with sphere standard

Success Factors

• The successful candidate will be able carry on the vision of the engineering department; provide leadership and motivation; be a team player; be able to train and capacity-build staff; ensure that projects are planned appropriately and delivered to a high quality.

How To Apply
Candidates should submit their CV's and Cover Letter in one document to: ng-recruitment.nigeria@mercycorps.org with position applied for as the subject