EXTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO: 19/HCR/KGL/VN/083
Title of Post: Senior WASH Assistant (4 Positions)
Post Number: UNOPS
Category and Level: Local, Support ICA, Level 5
Location: Huye, Kirehe, Gicumbi, Karongi
Duration of appointment: Initially for a period of one year
Entry on duty: Immediate
Closing date of application: 31 December 2019
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
The United Nations General Assembly mandated the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to ensure protection and multi-sectoral assistance to refugees and asylum seekers. The Government of Rwanda through its Ministry In charge of Emergency Management (MINEMA) and UNHCR co-coordinate the refugee response for nearly 150,000 refugees, who live in six camps and urban areas. Across the country, five refugee camps have been established (Kigeme, Mugombwa, Gihembe, Nyabiheke, Kiziba) in order to host refugees fleeing armed conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in the mid-1990s; then another wave arriving in 2012-13 due to renewed insecurity in the Eastern part of the country. A sixth camp (Mahama) was established in April 2015 in order to host the mass influx of Burundian refugees fleeing election-related violence in Burundi. A small number of refugees are living in reception / transit centers pending their relocation to camps. Approximately 12,000 refugees reside in urban areas, mainly from Burundi, with a smaller population of Congolese and other nationalities.
The UNHCR Operation in Rwanda and its Project Partners are continuously putting more efforts together to ensure access to basic needs including adequate and safe access to water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services in all refugees’ settings. Among the area of the intervention, include construction of shelters & related infrastructure and improving the WASH facilities, sensitization and mobilization of community within the camps for behavior change to sustain the best hygiene practices. The UNHCR Rwanda WASH strategy 2020 – 2022 is in place to guide the implementation of within the refugee settings and national host communities.
Responsibility:
This position is central to the implementation of the WASH activities at the grassroots in the camps to ensure that UNHCR standards are maintained through the implementation of WASH programmes and monitoring the works of the WASH Project Partners in the refugee camp. Under the supervision of WASH Officer and in co-ordination with the other colleagues working in the field of programme, Protection, site planning & shelter, health and community services units, the WASH Associate will undertake the following tasks:
1. Coordinate daily needs assessment on WASH and infrastructures within the camps through involvement of beneficiaries’ structures (refugee leaders and WASH committees).
2. Participate on all WASH/Shelter related meetings, compile reports or minutes on weekly/monthly basis
3. Support the partners and conduct training of water management/WASH committees at camp level and host communities 2
4. Together with the WASH Officer and Physical Site Planner, perform compliance inspection of new construction, which pertains to the water distribution system/sanitation facilities and other infrastructures against the prescribed standards, plans and specifications.
5. Supporting in monitoring the regular water quantity and quality surveys per each water supply system at camp level, provide the feedback to the WASH partner and inform the users of its quality.
6. Assist and check the engineering calculations leading to detailed drawings for required WASH infrastructure, drainage activities and associated cost estimates for camps/settlements, transit centers, to support on WASH/ shelter interventions.
7. Assist in reviewing the proposals from WASH partner on planned WASH activities and related construction works.
8. Participate for documentation of successful WASH and community related initiatives/ activities at the field level.
9. Facilitate the community voluntary participation in waste management, provision of clean and safe water and measures in order to promote hygiene practices.
10. Support the Field Office in monitoring WASH activities within the camps and to ensure all related WASH services conform to UNHCR standards
11. Play major role in Multi-functional Team during all stages of programme cycle particularly for monitoring.
12. Regularly report on work progress of various WASH activities and preparation of technical reports and SitRep (weekly and monthly).
13. Assist in compilation of the data from Field Offices or WASH Partners on WASH indicators for WASH Report Card on monthly basis.
14. Liaise and coordinate technical activities with local authorities, community representatives and other agencies as required.
15. Liaise with other sector, particularly shelter, health, field and protection to locate, plan, implement and monitor wash activities.
16. Perform other related duties and tasks as required
Essential Minimum Qualification, experience and competencies
In order to be considered eligible for the position, the following criteria must be fulfilled:
• Completion of diploma in Water Engineering, Environment Health Science, Civil engineering or WASH related course from recognized institutions. Bachelor’s degree is an added advantage.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant working experience in implementing WASH project, including collaboration with different international and local organizations.
• Thorough knowledge of national, UNHCR and international WASH standards
• Fluency in English and working knowledge French is desirable
• Proven skills in computer programs (MS Office, etc.), Knowledgeable on the use of engineering software’s i.e. AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, ArcGIS to produce digital maps, site plans, layout and other technical drawings.
• Willingness and ability to work in hardship environments.
• Managing Resources, Analytical thinking.
• Planning and Organizing, Technological Awareness
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent skills in report writing and meeting dead lines
• To establish effective working relations with the other team members and other stakeholders. 3 SUBMISSIONS OF APPLICATIONS
If you wish to be considered for this vacancy, please submit your application on http://rwanda.unhcr.io by 31 December 2019. Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for a test. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. No late applications will be accepted. UNHCR is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, color or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees).
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