Water and Sanitation and Construction Officer

at Save the Children
Location Pemba, Tanzania, United Republic of
Date Posted May 14, 2020
Category Construction
Engineering
NGO
Job Type Contract
Currency TZS

Description

SAVE THE CHILDREN INTERNACIONAL (SCI), a non-profit humanitarian organization with its focus on child welfare, is recruiting candidates for the positions mentioned below:

 

 

(1) Water, Sanitation and Construction Officer - CBD VG013 / 2020 Pemba (1)

 

Qualifications / Experience and Skills

  • Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering or related area;

Essential

  • Minimum of 3 years of professional experience, of which 2 years working in humanitarian programs related to WASH, with a special focus on water supply and sanitation infrastructure ;
  • Commitment to work with community participation and responsibility systems;
  • Knowledge of monitoring and supervision of construction activities;
  • Commitment to training and development;
  • Ability to write clear and well-reasoned assessment and design reports;
  • Excellent communication skills;
  • Ability and willingness to be extremely flexible and to accommodate in difficult and sometimes unsafe work circumstances ;
  • Commitment to SCI's objectives and principles. In particular, a good understanding of SCI's mandate and focus on the child, as well as the ability to ensure that it continues to support our program.

Desirable

  • English speaking and writing skills;
  • Proven knowledge in CAD systems;
  • Experience or knowledge of working and living in relevant regions / contexts;
  •  Experience in humanitarian programs.