WASH and Construction Officer

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: WASH and Construction Officer

Job Identification: 16967
Location: Katsina

Role Purpose

• The WASH and Construction Officer will be responsible for the technical oversight of all construction-related activities, including feasibility assessments, design preparation, BoQ development, tender documentation, and procurement support in collaboration with the Supply Chain team.
• The role will also provide supervision of contractors, conduct regular field monitoring, and ensure compliance with SCI construction standards in close coordination with the Education team, Supply Chain and relevant stakeholders in Katsina and Yobe States.

Key Areas Of Accountability

• Conduct needs assessments in selected schools in coordination with Education and CP teams
• Undertake feasibility studies for classrooms, Temporary Learning Spaces (TLS), WASH facilities, and rehabilitation works
• Review contractor invoices and verify progress before payment certification
• Monitor contractor performance and compliance with contract terms
• Supervise construction and rehabilitation of classrooms, TLS, latrines, handwashing facilities, and boreholes
• Coordinate with government counterparts and relevant stakeholders at LGA and state levels
• Engage School Management Committees and community stakeholders throughout implementation
• Conduct site verification, including land availability, safety, and hazard assessments
• Prepare periodic technical, progress, and completion reports
• Ensure Child Safeguarding Risk Assessments are conducted for all construction activities
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and ensure contractor understanding of scope of work
• Prepare architectural/engineering designs, drawings, BoQs, specifications, and cost estimates
• Maintain effective communication with communities on project progress and issues
• Ensure compliance with SCI safeguarding, Do No Harm principles, and H&S standards
• Support Supply Chain in preparation of tender documents and technical evaluations
• Develop and apply construction quality checklists
• Support final inspection and issuance of completion certificates.
• Verify completed works and support certification for payment and final handover
• Ensure compliance with SCI construction standards and technical specifications
• Conduct regular site visits and prepare monitoring reports using standardized tools

Capacity Building:

• Support community mobilisation activities integrating hygiene promotion
• Build capacity of partners and SCI staff on hygiene promotion and WASH practices
• Represent SCI in technical coordination forums and interagency working groups as required
• Contribute to communication and learning products where necessary.

Representation & Advocacy & Organisational Learning:

• Contribute to communications and media work as required.
• Ensure that Save the Children's work is coordinated with efforts of other agencies and Government and support Interagency Coordination Sub Working Group, advocating for the specific needs of children. This may involve supporting the coordination of working groups and sub-working groups.
• Under the guidance of the Project Manager, WASH and Construction TA, the Officer will ensure that the ECHO funded project is implemented in selected communities in line with WASH and construction minimum standards.

General:

• Other ad hoc tasks as requested by Line Manager.
• Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience on Construction and WASH related projects specially on design and construction of infrastructures.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering / Architecture or related fields
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant working experience preferably in a humanitarian/recovery context;

Experience and Skills:

• Substantial management experience, preferably in emergencies
• At least five (5) years post NYSC relevant experience in child protection programming
• Commitment to upholding Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy, and other Global Policies.
• Experience of financial planning and expenditure monitoring as applied to grants management
• Strong representational and communication skills sensitive to the cultural and military/political environment
• Proven team management skills
• Experience of working with communities, and supporting their participation, ownership and empowerment
• Competent in Outlook, Word and Excel
• The ability to plan and ensure the implementation of projects, and to oversee the management and report on resources effectively.
• Adaptability and flexibility; ability and willingness to live in the field
• Excellent written and spoken English; local language skills a major advantage
• Able to work calmly under pressure in a rapidly changing context
• Demonstrable competence in report writing
• Demonstrable commitment to a holistic vision of children’s welfare