PHE Assistant

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Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. This means that we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

We are an international confederation of 21 organisations (affiliates) plus the Oxfam International Secretariat, all working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. All our work is led by our core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness, Courage, Solidarity and Equality.

Oxfam Novib Somalia is looking for a PHE Assistant

Duty station: Somaliland- Burao with frequent field travel to Sool and Sanaag

Type of appointment: Fixed-term national Contract

Contract duration: 12 months with possibility of extension

Work schedule: Full-time

Reports to: PHE Officer

Start date: As soon as possible

Deadline for applications: 29 December 2024

OXFAM PURPOSE: To work with others to find lasting solutions to poverty and suffering

JOB PURPOSE: To coordinate and facilitate the delivery of the Oxfam Somali programme at the field level –

DIMENSIONS:

The PHE assistant will be responsible for:         

• Support technical assessment and design preparation for water supply in villages selected for desalination project.
• Supervising the overall water supply construction activities including hydraulic calculation and quality assurance.
• Constantly visit the desalination sites and monitor the operation and maintenance of desalination units, including desalination performance, by collecting necessary parameters – recovery, CIP frequency, water quality, operation hours, service level … etc.
• Ensuring timely implementation of planned water and sanitation activities in desalination sites and other areas as necessary.
• Monitoring, supervising, and ensuring the quality of all construction-related activities implemented in areas selected for desalination unit installation.
• Communicating largely to internal staff as well as external contacts/target audiences to support work at the ground level.
• Collecting situation updates and challenges the beneficiaries face and ensuring all issues/updates are duly communicated/reported to PROJECT LEAD and Area Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Take a lead in the preparation of BoQs for expansion, repairs, and rehabilitation of water supply systems in villages selected for desalination units. Work with locally selected private companies in the implementation of a water distribution network as agreed in the PPP contract.
• Ensure that all construction work, such as elevated tanks, pipeline extensions, household connection and kiosks constructions meet Oxfam standards and assist in ensuring that contractors and community members work to the required timescale and qualities.
• Ensure preparation of a work plan and agreed with contractors. Where a work plan does not exist, be proactive in creating a work plan before undertaking activities.
• Collect and record basic desalination performance data, sometimes directly from operators and programme beneficiaries, using forms provided by the PROJECT LEAD.
• Work with operators of the desalination unit to conduct daily quality and quantity checks and record all work in the appropriate forms provided by the PHP Technical TL.
• Ensure that health and safety monitoring is incorporated into the desalination project implementation.
• Maintain a good relationship with the community, local government, and other NGOs working in Sool, Sanaag, and Togdheer.
• Advise the project lead on progress, constraints and any other issues that may impact the implementation of the desalination unit.
• Ensure all work is carried out in a way that is sensitive to community needs and gender issues. In particular, to promote the full and equal participation of women in all aspects of the work.
• Work closely with the Oxfam WASH team and engage in any work as requested.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• First degree in Civil Engineering/Hydraulic or any other technically related field with a minimum experience of two years in water supply systems preferable water treatment with RO technology. Familiar with technologies and applications to develop designs and BoQs of water supply schemes using computer aided design.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

1. Communication, interpersonal and mobilisation skills
2. Knowledge and experience in using AutoCAD, and other design software
3. Ability to work in remote areas with limited support.
4. Ability to write brief reports and share information
5. Experience of working with communities and engaging in project implementation.
6. Experience and understanding of teamwork
7. Good written and spoken English
8. Ability to understand gender issues within communities and Oxfam team
9. Commitment to the aims and beliefs of Oxfam and able to represent Oxfam to communities
10. Good knowledge and understanding of public health
11. Initiative and tenacity to achieve results

APPLY NOW!

• Do you believe that this is the job you are looking for? Then we would love to receive your application! Be aware that only applications received before the closing date 29 December  2024 and submitted via our application portal will be taken into consideration.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (STANDARD FOOTER.

• Only applications received before the closing date 29 December 2024 and submitted via our application portal will be considered.
• Only applicants shortlisted for a post will be contacted.
• This job opening is posted internally and externally, simultaneously. Internal candidates are given preference if they are sufficiently qualified or can be obtained in short term. We believe it’s important in our organization that our employees are offered maximum opportunities for growth in new themes and competencies. Priority for internal candidates supports this.
• At the time of a contract offer, it is necessary for Oxfam Novib to request valid references. Our candidates will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including criminal records and terrorism, financial checks or integrity screenings/references.
• Oxfam Novib reserves the right, to its sole discretion, not to make agreements regarding this job opening, make an agreement in a lower level, or make an agreement with an amended job description.