Job Overview:
The purpose of (WASH Technical Assistant) position is to execute all field WASH activates assigned by his or her supervisor such as beneficiary and water point selection, water point upgrading process motoring, distribution of hygiene kits, provision of hygiene promotion training and any other task related to project. Based on his/her supervisorโs instruction and need the employee must be involved in implementation of all integrated projects.ย ย
Generic responsibilities:
Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks, and guidelinesAssist a range of support with the implementation of the WASH portfolio according to plan of actionImplements independently procedures and activities within own WASH as delegatedResponsible for organising and delivery of tasks in line with priorities and standardsUse initiative in day-to-day problem solving in line with agreed procedures, priorities, and standards for the area of work.Ensure proper filing of documentsย Promote and share ideas for improvement in your area of expertiseand share ideas for improvement in your area of expertiseResponsibilitiesย
Conduct WASH needs assessments.ย Conducting KAP surveys.ย Ensure all work is carried out as per the community needs and project requirements.Monitoring of water and sanitation construction activitiesProvide daily, weekly, and monthly reports to WASH Coordinator on project progress and work plan.ย Providing hygiene trainings on latrines use, safe drinking water, handwashing, personal and environmental hygiene.Plan and distribute the WASH /shelter In-kind items (Hygiene/water kits) to target beneficiaries.Provide technical trainings on water point repairing to WASH target groups.ย Based on his/her supervisorโs instruction and need the employee must be involved in implementation of all integrated projects.ย Any other official task assigned by his/her supervisor.ย ย ยMonitoring:
Monitor WASH project all activities.Distributions:
Distribution of hygiene kit, water drum and other kits of WASH and Shelter projects.ยOtherย Responsibilities:
Provide an enabling environment for the implementation of cash-based interventions, including multi-purpose cash assistance, emergency cash responses.Critical interfaces
1. Professional competenciesย
These skills, knowledge and experience are important for effective performance.ย
Generic professional competencies:ย
Ability to engage and motivate staff in a challenging programme area.Excellent familiarity with cultural sensitivities, ethnic groups, and security situation of Northern provinces especially Balkh province.Fluency in local language Dari/Uzbeki/Pashto.Some knowledge of English languageContext/ Specific skills, knowledge, and experience:ย
Bachelorโs Degree in civil engineering, MD, public Health and social science or prior experience in WASH section.ย Excellent communication skills.Computer literacy (Word, Excel, and AutoCAD).At least 2 years of previous work experience in the same or similar functional area with UN, INGOs or Government Joint initiated projects.2. Behavioural competencies
These personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRCโs Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies and the following are essential for this position:
Ability to work well in a team environmentEmpowering and building trustCommunicating with impact and respectWe Offer:
Monthly Salary based on NRC Afghanistan Salary Scale.Smart Phone with Top up Credit card on monthly basis.NRC will cover staff plus four (4) depended for medical insurance.Leave and Holidays accordingly Afghanistan Labor Law. The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country. Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks. NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.