• Develop in depth understanding of project documents (construction drawings & specifications) as well as business process / DIP for planning & implementation WASH PATS activities
• Lead on technical feasibility / assessment (site identification, material, labour, transportation, supplies etc) of WASH PATS & DRR activities prior implementation to ensure sustainability & cost effectiveness as well as agreed time frame of project at field level
• Ensure adherence to humanitarian standards (Sphere, Do no harm, Humanitarian principles, Core Humanitarian standards, Red Cross code of conduct) & applicable engineering standards (ACI Codes, ASTM codes, British standard, Pak Building codes, Building construction practices)
• Perform quality & quantity assurance checks by paying regular visits to construction sites to verify the work is performed in compliance with the plans and specifications
• Assist local teams in preparation of basic technical information (cost estimates for both rehabilitation work & initiation of new schemes) related to WASH for development of new project’s proposals at field level
• Lead on capacity building initiatives for communities (effective utilization of available resources with future sustainability aspect) & subordinates on technical level to meet job requirements
• Lead on Identification & hiring of construction teams and labour while working in close collaboration with supply chain department
• Responsible for management of skilled (Sub Engineers, Water Quality Analyst, Hygiene Promoter, any other skilled worker) & unskilled workers (labour, survey team etc), documentation of performance feedback, grievance handling and other day to day affairs where applicable
• Identify, Analyse and resolve all technical issues in all files, projects and ensure efficient interpretation of all design drawings and maintain all Quality Control procedures in projects
• Recommend purchase of specialized equipment required for implementation of the WASH activities
• Take part in supplier selection process by evaluating the samples against specifications given in approved BOQs/estimates at field level as & when needed
• Processing daily project documentation and construction observations

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• It is essential that the post holder shows a good understanding and sympathy with organizational values and principles as well as commitment to its Worldwide vision and mission.

   Qualification:

  B.sc, DAE (civil) / B.Tech Civil

  Experience:

  Minimum experience of similar role in NGO setup:

    2 years experience with B.Tech/B.E &/or 4 years with D.A.E

  Computer Skills:

  MS Office, Outlook, ERP systems familiarity

  Language:

  Pushto, Urdu and English

  Key Personal Qualities:

  ·         Strong emotional intelligence and resilience, and able to maintain self-control in difficult situations.

  ·         Able to work under extreme conditions in field areas.

  ·         Good communication skills in local as well as English / Urdu language which delivers information with clarity in a wide range of situations.

  ·         Has a positive nature and able to overcome issues that create hindrance in achievement of entrusted goals / objectives.

  ·         Has a learning attitude and a continuous improvement philosophy.