VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Title: PROJECT OFFICER-TECHNICAL Cross Functional Report to: CONSTRUCTION AND WASH SPECIALIST
Reports to Title: PROJECT MANAGER Department Name: PROGRAMS
Responsible for: NONE

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Project Manager with Technical support from the Construction and WASH Specialist, the Project Officer-Technical will be responsible for the daily effective technical implementation in the area of all project activities aiming to secure technical quality by means of direct supervision and water quality and quantity management, construction of WASH infrastructure in line with standards, protocols, and timelines.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND TECHNICAL SKILS

• Plan, organize and conduct technical WASH assessments in Kabwe and Ngabwe Districts, and prepare technical reports, Bill of Quantities (BoQs) and technical specification documents for water and sanitation infrastructure such as Water kiosks, Water scheme and reticulation systems, hand wash facilities, ablution blocks, household toilets (Pour Flush, VIP Latrine) septic tanks & soak away.
• Supervise the drilling and construction of boreholes
• Work closely with the procurement section to prepare tender documents and evaluation criteria for WASH infrastructure related procurements and participate in the procurement committee for the technical evaluation of offers.
• Monitor the work of skilled artisans and contractors on-site, ensuring that all works, equipment, and material comply to the agreed terms, timeline, Bill of Quantities (BoQs) and technical standards.
• Coordinate approval of drawings and supervision visits with engineers from Local Authority, Water and Sanitation Utility Company and District Education Board for WASH infrastructure in various settings.
• Work closely with and provide support to targeted community leaders, Sanitation Champions, WASH management structures and Area pump Minders, to promote sustainable and climate resilient WASH governance in Ngabwe and Kabwe.
• Provide technical and other WASH input to proposals, reports, and MEAL documents, ensuring compliance with applicable requirements and guidance documents.

SAFEGUARDING

• Take the lead in sensitizing community level partners on safeguarding standards and practice.
• Raise awareness on reportable cases/concerns using the available reporting mechanisms.
• Incorporate safeguarding messages in various trainings

OTHER DUTIES

i) As designated by the Project Manager according to the demands of the project.

Success Criteria:

• Quality and sustainable construction of WASH infrastructure.
• Accurate BOQ developed and technical standards adhered to
• Supervision of WASH infrastructure
• Design and drawing using Auto cad
• Ability to interpret Geophysical sitting reports and Water Yield reports.

Typical Training & Experience

(Education, and Experience – briefly describe the minimum education and/or experience required)

Required Knowledge & Expertise

(Competencies and other specifics related to this role and level required)

Minimum:

• Education: A Degree in water engineering, Civil engineering or similar.

Years of Related Experience: At least 2 years of proven experience in professional experience in water and sanitation engineering projects.

Professional Membership

• Engineering Institute of Zambia- EIZ

Qualifications:

Preferred – in addition to minimum:

• Confident and able to communicate with people at all levels.
• Able to use initiative and work with minimum supervision.
• Flexibility and able to respond to change.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and multi-task.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good understanding of relevant Zambian legislation.
• Excellent writing skills and good communication skills.
• Proficient use of MS office applications.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, GPS, and Google Earth is strongly desirable.
• Experience in water quality testing protocol.
• Experience in using simple tools water deep meter and conducting pump testing
• Knowledge in software interventions such as CLTS
• Fluent in Bemba and English.
• Technical knowledge of and experience in Hand pump and solar power supply systems operations and maintenance.
• Ability to ride a motorcycle
• Active support of HFHI Values:
  • Humility – We are part of something bigger than ourselves
  • Courage – We do what’s right, even when it is difficult or unpopular
  • Accountability – We take personal responsibility for Habitat’s mission
• Safeguarding: HFHZ requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct.
  Working Conditions, Requirements, etc. – Work on Construction sites and physically fit to use a Motor bike for transport purposes
• 40 hours of work per week, with one hour lunch break and 2 health breaks on 20 minutes each in a day.

Location: Rural area (Ngabwe)

Will the individual in this role typically work with children or HFH beneficiaries ( Yes ).