Jobs at Peace Winds Japan

JOB OVERVIEW:

Reporting to the Water supply assistant, the field monitor will be responsible for the monitoring of the day to day water supply at the community and timely reporting of any emerging issues to the supervisor. He/she will provide an overall liason role in water supply by linking the community,community leaders and the organization. He/she will ensure prompt communication to the community leaders and community on any delay or unavailability of water in the neighborhood or block.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Monitoring of EST's and water access points
• Supervision of gate valve operators to ensure timely water supply to the community.
• Water quality monitoring at household level and at tap stand levels.
• Monitoring routine maintenance and servicing of Boreholes.
• Boreholes data management and BH/EST compound maintenance.
• Monitoring water supply in School; institutions & agencies within the camp.
• Community liaison focal person through Water committees and community leaders.
• Conduct water supply outreach awareness by open campaigns or community Barazas on water management and hygiene.
• Raise community awareness on water issues relevant to the community
• Identify community water issues; needs & problems; & help resolve water conflicts.
• Linkage for block leaders; school; agencies & institutions in water supply monitoring.
• Carryout capacity building for incentive staff and water committees.
• Work together with WASH committees, community leadership in the field in identification of problematic areas, water reticulation systems with a view of providing a durable solution.
• Collaborate with other agencies’ staff in the field during inter agency meetings and field discussions.
• Ensure filing of supporting documentations .
• Reporting of field activities on a daily,weekly and monthly basis.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the team lead.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

Education:

• Degree/Diploma in social sciences or water supply technology.
• Certificate in Microsoft office

Relevant Experience

• Good computer analytical skills
• Background work in humanitarian setting with 2 years relevant experience for diploma holders and 3 years experience for certificate holders.

Knowledge, Skills & Personal Attributes

• Experience in handling multiple project sites is preferable
• Leadership and mentorship skills
• Ability to work independently with good reporting skills
• Results oriented individual, team player and uphold integrity
• Ability to effectively communicate and deal with team members
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills in English and Kiswahili
• Ability to adopt in a highly changing environment
• Strong leadership, management skills
• Motor cycle riding skills and possession of a valid driving Licence will be an added advantage.

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the preparation, data collection and review of shelter needs assessments and mapping in the community in liaison with UNHCR protection and shelter technical units.
• Work with the relevant stakeholders to ensure that the shelter beneficiary selection process prioritizes the needs of the most vulnerable Persons of Concern (PoC)
• Follow up of the design and construction of infrastructure to ensure they are implemented according to plans, completed within designated timelines, budget and ensure that this information is shared with team members.
• Actively work as a member of the Multi-Functional Team and participate in multi-sectoral activities to ensure protection and assistance needs of the population are met.
• In liaison with the refugee leaders, ensure verification/mobilization of identified shelter beneficiaries in each block
• Dissemination of the necessary information for the preparation of the shelter construction to the beneficiaries.
• Verify the quality and quantity of materials supplied to the beneficiaries.
• Give proper procedures for the construction guidelines of the shelters.
• Supervise and monitor the distribution of construction materials to the destined shelters.
• Collection of data including their coordinates for shelters constructed on daily basis.
• Organize filling and documentation of daily, weekly and monthly reports produced on the status of shelters completed.
• Ensure the beneficiaries sign and acknowledge the occupancy for the completed shelter.
• Mobilize and ensure that open holes are backfilled.
• Monitor and ensure that shelter construction materials are used economically and in the right way.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned

General Employees’ Obligations and Responsibilities

• The Employer stipulates the right to assign the Employee any other kind of work derived from his/her specialization. In case of urgent work and such like the Employee may be asked to work overtime as well as during public and other holidays.
• Deliver project objectives within time, resource and budget constraints.
• Correctness and completeness of given tasks.
• The Employee takes over the responsibility for all entrusted material or cash. The Employee is obligated to cover all damages or losses caused by his carelessness.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information gained from employment within, not publicly.
• Representing and upholding the values, policies and procedures of PWJ at all times.
• Your schedule is subject to change at any time according to the organization needs.
• Behave in a professional manner at all the times with the understanding that the public associates your behavior with PWJ.

Qualifications & Professional Experience

• 2 years’ relevant experience with a diploma in civil engineering.
• Experience working in a humanitarian environment preferably refugee set up is an added advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and quick response experiences in humanitarian contexts.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to work effectively with staff at all levels.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows products.
• Possession of negotiation and facilitation skills and experience working in forced migration settings.
• Working knowledge and experience of humanitarian principles, SPHERE and UNHCR standards in shelter and camp management.

Other knowledge, additional competences

• Ability to communicate well in English and prepare technical reports.
• Ability to work in a team under intense emergency condition while respecting the cultural diversity
• Ability to work for long hours, and has extensive knowledge of Camp terrain and routing patterns.
• Reliable, honest and has good organizational skills.
• Commitment to and understanding of PWJ Vision, Mission and Values.