To supervise and carry out planned activities of construction, distribution and care and maintenance of water and sanitation facilities in the camps.
Roles & Responsibilities
Support the identification and mobilisation of local contractors/casual labourers for construction of WATSAN facilities in refugee camps and host communities including; latrines, bathing shelters, buildings slabs & top stands
Directly supervise and ensure adherence of contractors and skilled/unskilled casual labour to designs and quality standards during construction and maintenance/repair of WATSAN facilities (including pipelines bursts and leakages)
As and when required, work closely with the Electro-Mechanic Engineer to ensure that repair needs of generators and pumps are addressed in a timely manner to minimise interruptions in water supply across Nduta camp.
Provide input into the formulation of BoQs and procurement of materials required for construction
Responsible for issuing and tracking materials supplied to contractors/casual workers during construction and operation/maintenance works
To support and monitor water production, distribution and quality in the camp on a daily basis
Maintain accurate records of WATSAN facilities constructed/maintained and ensure that needs are flagged up to line management and addressed in a timely manner
Maintain records of casual workers and volunteers under your supervision and ensure that these are submitted in a timely manner to your manager for payment
Train and build capacity of the construction workforce and operators as required
Contribute to internal and external programme reports as required
To attend to any activity as may be directed by line manager
Skills & Competencies
Diploma in Engineering related training with at least 1 year of hands-on experience in construction and/or mechanics
A good understanding of the Public Health concept, able to work in an integrated manner with the Public Health Promotion team.
Able to communicate in oral & write in English, working knowledge of local languages of the refugees (Kirundi) and written/oral Kiswahili is an advantage.
Good communication skills with the ability to interact with a wide range of people
Ability to work under pressure and to be flexible in work tasks and timeframes
Sensitivity to the needs and priorities of disadvantaged and other vulnerable groups.
Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills, willing to support and learn
Sympathy to Oxfam values, to be familiar with and abide by the NGO/Red Cross, Code of Conduct, the People in Aid Code, Oxfam International desire.