Job Description

ABOUT US

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: 29th 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:

• Supporttechnical assessment and design preparation for water supply in villages selected for desalination
• Supervising the overall water supply construction activities including hydraulic calculation and quality
• Constantly visit the desalination sites and monitor the operation and maintenance of desalination units, includingdesalination 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.
• Collectingsituation updates and challenges the beneficiaries face and ensuring all issues/updates are duly communicated/reported to PROJECT LEAD and Area Manager.

• Takea 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 andkiosks constructions meet Oxfam standards and assist in ensuring that contractors and community members work to the required timescale and qualities.

• Ensurepreparation of a work plan and agreed with  Where a work plan does not exist, be proactive in creating a work plan before undertaking activities.
• Collectand record basic desalination performance data, sometimes directly from operators and programme beneficiaries, using forms provided by the PROJECT LEAD.
• Workwith 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.
• Ensurethat health and safety monitoring is incorporated into the desalination project 
• Maintaina good relationship with the community, local government, and other NGOs working in Sool, Sanaag, and Togdheer.
• Advisethe project lead on progress, constraints and any other issues that may impact the implementation of the desalination unit.
• Ensureall work is carried out in a way that is sensitive to community needs and gender  In particular, to promote the full and equal participation of women in all aspects of the work.
• Workclosely with the Oxfam WASH team and engage in any work as 

Experiences and Qualifications

• 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. Familiarwith 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. Knowledgeand experience in using AutoCAD, and other design software
3. Abilityto work in remote areas with limited 
4. Abilityto write brief reports and share information
5. Experienceof working with communities and engaging in project 
6. Experienceand understanding of teamwork
7. Goodwritten and spoken English
8. Abilityto understand gender issues within communities and Oxfam team
9. Commitmentto the aims and beliefs of Oxfam and able to represent Oxfam to communities
10. Goodknowledge and understanding of public health
11. Initiativeand tenacity to achieve results

• All our work is guided by our core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness, Courage, Solidarity and Equality.
• AtOxfam Novib, we work according to the Feminist Principles - Oxfam Policy & Practice.
• Oxfam Novib is committed to offer you a motivating work environment at our offices in Somalia. We offer a One year contract with the possibility to extend depending funding and performance.”
• OxfamNovib offers an attractive and honest benefits package, we offer complementary options to choose
• Oxfam Novib is based on the power of difference. That is why we aim to attract a diverse mix of talented people who share our standards, values and principles, and who are committed to prevent and eliminate any type of misconduct.
• Wehave an active policy against sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, any form of abuse of power or lack of integrity and financial misconduct. This subject will be covered in our application and selection

Skills Required

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