Oxfam Public Health Engineering Officer Job Vacancy in Nigeria

Job Title: Public Health Engineering Officer

Location: Maiduguri, Borno State
Department: Humanitarian Job Family: Programme Technical
Reports To: International PHE TL
Staff reporting to this post: PHE Assistants
Duration: Five (5) months with possibility of extension
Slot: 2

• To
  enable Oxfam quickly respond to the Public Health Promotion needs of the
  conflict affected communities in the North East of Nigeria.
• The
  work involves in the immediate stage; assessment of the situation and the
  implementation of public health measures required to alleviate the plight
  of the people affected by the emergency in Nigeria.

• To
  protect public health of IDP’s and host communities in Borno, Adamawa,
  Gombe and Yobe States in North East Nigeria through delivery of an
  integrated WASH response.

• Leading
  a team of PHE assistants in coordination with Borno State PHP officers and
  PHE team leads to support the organization and implementation of full WASH
  responses in IDP camps and surrounding villages in mainly wider Maiduguri
  metropolis, and possible assist to other States (when needed) as part of a
  combined WASH/EFSL/Protection humanitarian programme.
• Participate
  in needs assessment analysis in Borno State for emergency response
  activities
• Assisting
  in programme development and work plans, based on needs assessment and
  budget allocation supported by the Project Manager and Borno State PHE
  team lead.
• Under
  guidance from project manager/team leader, work closely with the PHP team
  to identify and mobilise members of the targeted communities to
  participate pro-actively and work on construction activities, monitoring
  and other activities.
• Work
  in coordination with project manager/team leader, PHP Officer and Finance
  Officer to arrange payments when necessary.
• Budget
  monitoring and planning of expenditure in line with budget
• Preparation
  of progress reports and report verbally and in writing to the PHE team
  leader as requested to advice on progress, constraints and any other
  issues that may impact on work plans
• Liaison
  and coordination with local government, RUWASA, village leaders, WASH
  cluster actors and other NGOs implementing projects in Borno State.
• Ensure
  all work is carried out in a way that is sensitive to community needs and
  gender issues. In particular to promote the full and equal participation
  of women in all aspects of the work
• Contribute
  to the writing of timely monthly activity reports on the project

• Take
  the lead on WASH programme implementation including: water source
  development, water treatment, water quality testing, de-sludging
  activities, Wash infrastructure renovation, eventual household water
  treatment, latrine construction, hand washing facilities, hygiene
  promotion, focus group discussions, training of volunteers and members of
  local authorities.
• Ensure
  that all construction work, such as latrines and water points meet Oxfam
  standards and assist in ensuring that contractors and community members
  work to the required timescale. For example, under the Borno PHE Team
  leader guidance, take the lead to ensure a full design and BoQ is
  completed for all construction works that Oxfam supports in IDP camps and
  villages
• Assist
  in the bacteriological and chemical testing of water sources, water
  storage containers and household drinking water at the point of
  consumption as defined in the monitoring plan
• Ensure
  all monitoring data is accurately recorded in agreed MEAL formats and that
  results are analyzed and discussed within the project team and Borno
  humanitarian team in a timely manner
• Conduct
  other project surveys such as base, end line and sanitary surveys together
  with PHP staff as required by the project work plan
• Participate
  and support as required for the distribution of Hygiene Kits, sanitation
  kits and preparing distribution plans and required records
• Meet
  regularly with the PHE and PHP teams
• Work
  closely alongside the PHE and PHP to ensure a coordinated approach for
  monitoring

• Engineering
  related first degree or its equivalent
• 3-5
  years cognate experience
• Work
  experience will not substitute for a formal qualification
• Proven
  practical experience working in emergency context in appropriate water,
  sanitation program and community mobilisation is required.

• Thorough
  knowledge of WASH interventions
• Good
  knowledge of appropriate technology for latrine construction, de-sludging
  and sludge treatment practices, water source development, solid waste
  management.
• Innovative
  ideas and approach
• Understanding
  of do no harm and conflict sensitive programming
• Good
  interpersonal and communication skills
• Team
  and contractor management skills
• Capacity
  building skills and ability to manage and deliver training
• Monitoring
  and reporting skills
• Experience
  of working in an insecure, sensitive and isolated environment
• Demonstrated
  experience of integrating gender and diversity into emergency response
  programmes.

• Prospective
  candidate must be available and willing to commence work immediately.
• Applications
  sent in the required format will be considered and only short-listed
  candidates will be contacted.