WASH Construction Engineer

JOB SUMMARY:

As a part of the Vision of a Healthy Village (VHV) program, the WASH Construction Engineer is responsible for ensuring the highest technical standards for all WASH Sanitation and Handwashing in communities, health facilities and schools– in the assessment, construction and monitoring of water systems and latrines. They do this through supervising and providing oversight of construction, ensuring water quality is tested and potable, and documenting all processes through Lifewater’s mWater system. They are responsible to follow Lifewater’s ‘software first’ approach by following planned program timelines and supporting Water Committees and community involvement before and during construction as appropriate.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Execute all Sanitation and Handwashing construction efforts by providing technical support, supervision, and quality assurance for all Sanitation and Handwashing construction to ensure that all work is completed to the highest possible standards.
• In collaboration with colleagues, ensure high level of community participation in the project and regularly track community participation
• Following Lifewater’s procurement manual, source out and monitor labor required for all aspects of construction, including, but not limited to gravel, sand and stone production, digging of hand dug wells, and masonry, roofing, and plumbing work required.
• Provide on-sight oversight of all construction.
• Ensure all the construction materials procured for water supply are used efficiently.
• Compile and share the material utilization report with the RPM and Engineering Manager.
• Oversee water quality sampling at all sites immediately after construction is completed, before handover to community.
• Document all construction using appropriate mWater forms without delay.
• Ensure proper handover of all the constructed water systems to the concerned government bodies and beneficiaries
• Monitor assigned program Sanitation and Handwashing and water committees using appropriate mWater forms.
• Perform water quality testing at water points at the frequency required by Lifewater’s water quality testing standard.
• Support Lifewater’s ‘software first’ approach by coordinating with the SH promoters and volunteers to ensure that all the aspects of the safe water supply are integrated in WASH promotion
• Coordinates with focal persons/experts at district water, education and health offices during construction supervision, community mobilization
• Support the Engineering Team Leader in preparing necessary and regular reports.
• Submit weekly reports and timesheets to supervisor

• BSc degree in Hydraulic Engineering, Civil Engineering or Water Resources Engineering
• At least 2- years’ experience, preferably in the WASH sector with NGOs
• Active user of engineering software like Auto Cad, Water Cad and others
• Very good command of the English language and knowledge of local language
• Motorcycle riding license
• Commitment to Lifewater International core values and ethical standards