National WASH Infrastructure Engineer

at World Vision
Location Khartoum, Sudan
Date Posted July 2, 2021
Category Operations
Job Type Full-time
Currency SDG

Description

World Vision is an international Christian humanitarian organization founded in 1950 with operations in nearly 100 countries worldwide. In Sudan, World Vision has programs in Darfur, Blue Nile, East Darfur, South Kordofan & Khartoum states. Our interventions are in early childhood education, health and nutrition, income generation and sustainable livelihoods. We serve all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

World Vision South Khartoum seeking to recruit qualified National WASH Infrastructure Engineer based in South Khartoum.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The National Infrastructure Engineer will be responsible for providing overall technical support and coordination in design and implementation of all World Vision Sudan WASH

infrastructure, as well as providing technical support and guidance to all infrastructure related works for the other sectors (Health and Nutrition, Child Protection and adult Safeguarding, Food security and Livelihood).
 Duties and responsibilities:

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

% Time Major Activities End Results Expected

50%

 Technical Design, Project Planning and Implementation

Coordinate technical design of all WASH infrastructure projects in a timely manner, including preparation of technical specifications, Terms of Reference, design drawings, BoQs and tender documents,

Review all Engineering drawings and BoQs generated by field Engineers before their use in tender processes and actual implementation.

Review all Engineering drawings, BoQs and costs estimates generated by field Engineers during proposal development and budgeting for new grants

Produce Engineering drawings, BoQs and technical specifications for projects as may be required.

Ensure WASH infrastructure designs are inclusive of the needs of people living with disability/children with special needs

Ensure that sanitation facilities in schools incorporate Menstrual Hygiene facilitates for adolescent girls.

Ensure that Institutional WASH facilities follow WV

Provide overall construction site management support to field Engineers in strict adherence to the approved designs, from inception to commissioning and site hand over.

Ensure that business processes, standards and guidelines related to WASH and Construction initiatives are effectively applied in Engineering design and project implementation.

Regular monitoring of construction activities during implementation to ensure strict adherence to design and specifications, quality workmanship is maintained, safety and value for money is achieved within schedule.

Participate in tender evaluation for construction works to offer the required guidance to the Procurement Committee.

Review costs estimated generated by field Engineers to ensure stewardship and value for money.

Lead technological innovation initiatives for WASH infrastructure and ensure alignment to emerging technologies, materials and processes.

Support in recruitment and induction of relevant staff required to achieve or surpass performance targets.
  • Quality engineering designs, excellent workmanship and a uniform standard of quality in WASH construction infrastructure implemented by WV Sudan across the four states.
  • Safe, durable, cost effective infrastructure that offer value for money to program participants and donors.
  • Gender and disability mainstreamed in WASH infrastructure design and implementation.
  • Low cost appropriate technology explored and implemented.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15%

 Quality Assurance - Monitoring, Reporting and Documentation

 

Support in the preparation of quality quarterly reports for the WASH program in a timely manner.

Participate in the dissemination and rolling out of the FY21-25 WASH Business plan, including rolling out of universal coverage.

Participate in the design and implementation of baseline surveys, needs assessments, and impact evaluations as relevant to the sector

Assist in monitoring program progress to ensure donor compliance and program quality and provide technical advice, support and capacity to field Engineers, sanitation and hygiene officers and WASH staff from WV Sudan National NGO partners.

Provide program updates as needed by the department and key stakeholders.

Assist in drafting, monitoring implementation, reporting and signing of technical agreements with line ministries and other Government agencies.

Participate in joint planning and monitoring in close consultation with FSL, Health and Nutrition sectors.

Work closely with M & E department to support and strengthen planning, monitoring, inspection and evaluation procedures

 

 FY21-25 WASH business plan disseminated and rolled out.

WASH implementation effectively monitored and impact documented.

Quality progress reports prepared and submitted timely
 

 

10%

  

Advocacy, Engagement, Networking & Partnerships

 

Representing the WASH Program in relevant sector Technical Working Groups, WASH forums, cluster meetings and joint assessments as may be assigned by the supervisor

Represent WV and attend regular WASH meetings with partners, UN agencies and government officials as may be assigned.

Establish and sustain working relationships with Government Departments and Agencies relevant to the role

 

 World Vision Sudan is effectively represented in key networks

Effective representation in sector coordination forum and Technical Working Groups

Strong collaborative networks established and maintained with strategic partners

World Vision Sudan is well positioned and profiled as a partner of choice.
 

 

10%

 Capacity building

Capacity building of WASH key staff and NNGO partners in programming and implementation of WASH and construction projects.

Capacity Building of WASH Committees, operators, hand pump technicians and local artisans to enhance their capacity on operation and maintenance of established infrastructure and management WASH facilities.

 Highly skilled staff in sanitation and hygiene, well updated on current trends in the sector.

Quality WASH programming and implementation
10% Resource Acquisition

Participate in development of timely and accurate funding proposals in line with donor requirements and WV standards in collaboration with project Manager, other sector specialists

Ensure timely submission of accurate BoQs and design drawings as required by most donors during proposal development.

 Contribute to the acquisition of quality sustained funding for ministry.

 

 

Program implementation towards aspired child wellbeing outcomes is adequately facilitated
5% Others

Any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor

  

 
 Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  1. Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, or related degrees from accredited university.
  2. At least 10 years of previous experience in Engineering design and technical field supervision in a busy environment, at least 3 of which should have been in a leadership role.
  3. Proper understanding of Sudan WASH standards and construction guidelines, Sphere standards, UNHCR emergency hand book and other such relevant standards/guidelines is a requirement.

Additional

  1. Experience in Engineering design of various WASH and construction infrastructure, including production of technical design reports, design drawings, Bills of Quantities and technical specifications.
  2. At least 3 years of field-based work in a similar, conflict-prone environment is required.
  3. Experience in funding proposal development (resource acquisition)
  4. Computer skills: demonstrates proficiency in computer applications including use of Microsoft Office Suite, intranet and internet, and various software applications and databases commonly used in the work space.
  5. Good planning and organizational skills
  6. Ability to coach, train and building capacity of fellow staff
  7. Ability to work and deliver results under minimum supervision.
  8. Experience working in an NGO setting will be an added advantage
  9. Good interpersonal skills.
  10. Ability to work under pressure.

License, registration, or certification required to perform this position:

  1. Certified Professional Engineer
  2. Any relevant registration or practice license from a professional body.
  3. Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience

  1. Proficiency in Computer Aided Design software (AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, Civil 3D, etc)
  2. Proficiency in Ms Word and advanced Excel
  3. Proficiency in Ms Projects
  4. Experience working in a cross-cultural environment.
  5. Excellent English and Arabic language communication skills (oral and written).
  6. Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, emotional maturity and physical stamina.
  7. Ability to exhibit exemplary lifestyle as interpreted in specific local cultural context.
  • Addition

 

  1. Experience in management of contracts and supervision of contractors
  2. Understanding of procurement processes and in preparation of tender documents.
  3. Experience in participation in Sector working groups
  4. Experience in supervision of a wide range of WASH and building infrastructure

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

List and describe all contacts (do not include your direct supervisor or subordinates) required in order to efficiently accomplish this position. Begin with the most important contacts. Be specific (e.g. UN leaders, strategic directors or subject matter experts from other NGOs, or other technical specialists from key arenas, etc.)

 

Contact

(within WV or outside WV)

Reason for Contact

Frequency of Contact

(Daily, Weekly, Monthly)

WASH cluster leads

Participation in Technical working groups

Monthly

Drinking Water and Sanitation Unit

Technical support and collaboration during design of WASH infrastructure

Ongoing

WES Federal

Technical support and collaboration during design of WASH infrastructure

Ongoing

MoH

Technical input and collaboration during design of sanitation infrastructure

Ongoing

Operations Director

Technical Support to field teams

Bi-weekly
Resource Acquisition Team

Technical support in proposal development

Weekly
Supply Chain team/Technical evaluation committee/Procurement Committee Technical support and review of construction tender documents

Daily
Field Engineers Technical Support during design and implementation of WASH and construction infrastructure

Weekly
State WASH Coordinators Technical Support during design and implementation of WASH infrastructure

Weekly
National Sanitation and Hygiene Coordinator Technical input and collaboration during design of sanitation infrastructure

Weekly
Head of offices and Project managers Technical Support to field teams during design and implementation of WASH and construction infrastructure

Weekly
Health and Nutrition Manager Technical support during design and implementation of health care facility  infrastructure

Weekly
FSL Advisor Technical support during design and implementation of infrastructure  for water for multipurpose use

Weekly
Other sector specialists Multi-sector integration,  collaboration and coordination for holistic benefits optimal impact of interventions to beneficiaries.

Weekly

 

Work Environment

  • Domestic Travel:  30% Regular travels to field project sites for monitoring and technical support to field teams International Travel: 10% Periodic international travel will be required

 

  •         On call:  10% In emergency and disaster situations, the position will be required to be on-call

FREEDOM TO ACT

Describe decision-making responsibilities this position may have that do not require prior approval.

  • Routine decisions within scope of work.
  • Review and approval of engineering designs, BoQs and costs estimates generated by field Engineers.
  • Decisions made within the scope of the role within policy and within defined quality standards.

 

Describe any decision making referred to higher authority or that are controlled by policy.

Program priorities including weekly and monthly plans are set in consultation with the WASH Program Manager.

 

Describe the most common way in which this position assign work and how it is reviewed.

Assignment is given in writing or verbal methods by the WASH Manager and includes priorities for the quarter, month and quarter. Progress is reviewed through ongoing reviews and realignments.
WARNING: Do not to pay any money to get a job. Please report fraudulent jobs to info@jobsinsudan.com

Related Jobs