Details of WASH Officer-Engineer
About the institution
| Name | Danish Refugee Council (DRC) |
| City | Mogadishu |
| Job Requirement | Job description Contract length: Four
Months Contract Type: National Contract Band: H2 – Non-Management Designation of Duty Station: Dollo Ado, Somali Region. Start date: August 20, 2025 Under the
direct supervision of the Boresha Program Manager, the WASH Officer- Engineer
will involve leading the oversight of all engineering processes for
constructions shallow wells within the DRC-BORESHA WASH Activities, ensuring
they are of high quality, sustainable, community demanded, and
community-managed, in line with stipulated SPHERE and Local WASH standards Your main duties and responsibilities will be: Provide technical support during the design, planning and
implementation of all WASH activities and providing input into technical
designs, bid documents and implementation of the construction works. Create detailed designs for plumbing systems, including layout,
sizing, and material selection for pipes, fittings, and fixtures and Ensure
that all plumbing designs meet local and national plumbing codes, standards,
and best practices. Lead in the preparation of designs and bill of quantities (BOQ) for
all the existing and emerging WASH technologies and approaches in coordination
with the MEAL function WASH facilities such as solar powered reticulated water
s Develop and update engineering/ construction drawings, monitoring
and supervision checklists for all the WASH infrastructure facilities Support the project manager with initiation and certification of
all technical procurements. Ensure that planning, design and implementation of WASH components
incorporate climate resilience Supervise the day to day activities and ensure it is inline with
DRC quality standard Hold regular progress meetings with contractors to review
project performance and address challenges to implementation. Prepare timely and accurate technical reports on project
activities, outcomes, and challenges, and communicate them to relevant
stakeholders Carry out other additional duties as assigned by line-manager Skills and qualifications Experience
and technical competencies: Minimum of 2 years of experience in the coordination and
supervision of WASH Construction projects Strong knowledge and experience in community education, social
behavioral change projects, organizing and coordinating trainings Knowledge and experience in community-based approaches to promoting
hygiene and sanitation like PHAST, CLTS, SLTS Previous work experience in Host community, refugee/IDP settings
and complex emergencies is an asset. Familiarity with the SPHERE Project and Minimum Standards Capable of training IDPs/HC and motivating community support; Ability to understand the cultural context of the community,
Experience in participatory techniques and community mobilization; Positive and professional attitude, able to organize, maintain and
prioritize work under pressure and able to work in an insecure
environment; Excellent communication skill, preferably with the host community
and IDPs Strong organizational skills and able to coordinate and manage a
diverse array of activities and stakeholders Positive and professional attitude, able to organize, maintain and
prioritize work under pressure and able to work in an insecure
environment; Strong facilitation, negotiation and mediation skills and ability
to work independently Report writing skills and computer skills in word processing and
spreadsheets. Commitment to ensuring the protection of affected population Commitment to humanitarian principles and values Commitment to concern equal opportunity and gender practices EDUCATION: (include certificates, licenses, etc.) A University degree in civil engineering, Environmental
engineering, water supply and sanitation or directly related field LANGUAGE: (indicate
fluency level) Excellent skills in speaking, reading and writing
English Knowledge of Somali language is advantageous. Taking the lead: You
take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and
honestly. Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest
standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and
Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and
harassment. We offer Contract length: Four
Months Contract Type: National Contract Band: H2 – Non-Management Designation of Duty Station: Dollo Ado, Somali Region. Start date: August 20, 2025 Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee
Council’s Terms of Employment for National employees How to apply Application process All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no
longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be
considered. Closing date for applications: August 6, 2025 For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please
consult our website drc.ngo. Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity
in staffing at all levels. In light of this, women candidates are particularly
encouraged to apply to bridge the gendergap. We strongly encourage female candidates to apply for the position! We encourage only qualified Ethiopian Nations to apply. DRC
considers all applicants based on merit.
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| Member Since | Apr 03,2025 |
| Last Worked | Aug 03,2025 |
| Open Job By Danish Refugee Council (DRC) | 9 |
Job Requirement
Job description
Contract length: Four
Months
Contract Type: National Contract
Band: H2 – Non-Management
Designation of Duty Station: Dollo Ado, Somali Region.
Start date: August 20, 2025
Under the
direct supervision of the Boresha Program Manager, the WASH Officer- Engineer
will involve leading the oversight of all engineering processes for
constructions shallow wells within the DRC-BORESHA WASH Activities, ensuring
they are of high quality, sustainable, community demanded, and
community-managed, in line with stipulated SPHERE and Local WASH standards
Your main duties and responsibilities will be:
Provide technical support during the design, planning and
implementation of all WASH activities and providing input into technical
designs, bid documents and implementation of the construction works.
Create detailed designs for plumbing systems, including layout,
sizing, and material selection for pipes, fittings, and fixtures and Ensure
that all plumbing designs meet local and national plumbing codes, standards,
and best practices.
Lead in the preparation of designs and bill of quantities (BOQ) for
all the existing and emerging WASH technologies and approaches in coordination
with the MEAL function WASH facilities such as solar powered reticulated water
s
Develop and update engineering/ construction drawings, monitoring
and supervision checklists for all the WASH infrastructure facilities
Support the project manager with initiation and certification of
all technical procurements.
Ensure that planning, design and implementation of WASH components
incorporate climate resilience
Supervise the day to day activities and ensure it is inline with
DRC quality standard
Hold regular progress meetings with contractors to review
project performance and address challenges to implementation.
Prepare timely and accurate technical reports on project
activities, outcomes, and challenges, and communicate them to relevant
stakeholders
Carry out other additional duties as assigned by line-manager
Skills and qualifications
Experience
and technical competencies:
Minimum of 2 years of experience in the coordination and
supervision of WASH Construction projects
Strong knowledge and experience in community education, social
behavioral change projects, organizing and coordinating trainings
Knowledge and experience in community-based approaches to promoting
hygiene and sanitation like PHAST, CLTS, SLTS
Previous work experience in Host community, refugee/IDP settings
and complex emergencies is an asset.
Familiarity with the SPHERE Project and Minimum Standards
Capable of training IDPs/HC and motivating community support;
Ability to understand the cultural context of the community,
Experience in participatory techniques and community mobilization;
Positive and professional attitude, able to organize, maintain and
prioritize work under pressure and able to work in an insecure
environment;
Excellent communication skill, preferably with the host community
and IDPs
Strong organizational skills and able to coordinate and manage a
diverse array of activities and stakeholders
Positive and professional attitude, able to organize, maintain and
prioritize work under pressure and able to work in an insecure
environment;
Strong facilitation, negotiation and mediation skills and ability
to work independently
Report writing skills and computer skills in word processing and
spreadsheets.
Commitment to ensuring the protection of affected population
Commitment to humanitarian principles and values
Commitment to concern equal opportunity and gender practices
EDUCATION: (include certificates, licenses, etc.)
A University degree in civil engineering, Environmental
engineering, water supply and sanitation or directly related field
LANGUAGE: (indicate
fluency level)
Excellent skills in speaking, reading and writing
English
Knowledge of Somali language is advantageous. Taking the lead: You
take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and
honestly.
Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest
standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and
Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and
harassment.
We offer
Contract length: Four
Months
Contract Type: National Contract
Band: H2 – Non-Management
Designation of Duty Station: Dollo Ado, Somali Region.
Start date: August 20, 2025
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee
Council’s Terms of Employment for National employees
How to apply
Application process
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no
longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be
considered.
Closing date for applications: August 6, 2025
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please
consult our website drc.ngo.
Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity
in staffing at all levels. In light of this, women candidates are particularly
encouraged to apply to bridge the gendergap.
Equal Opportunities: DRC is an equal opportunity employer. We value
diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on
mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age,
sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, colour, race, marital status,
or other protected characteristics
We strongly encourage female candidates to apply for the position!
We encourage only qualified Ethiopian Nations to apply. DRC
considers all applicants based on merit.