South Sudan: HEKS-EPER South Sudan WASH Officer

Organisation

HEKS-EPER (Hilfswerk der Evangelischen Kirchen Schweiz) is the aid organisation of the Protestant Churches of Switzerland) and has its headquarters in Zurich/Switzerland. HEKS/EPER gives humanitarian and emergency aid and fights the causes of hunger, injustice and social deprivation. HEKS/EPER has its own coordination offices in 20 key countries and 200 projects worldwide.

Position

HEKS-EPER WASH Officer f/m (full time)

Reporting to

Country Director

Location

HEKS-EPER Coordination Office in Yei, South Sudan with frequent travel to projects sites

Start

March 1^st 2016

Duration

Open

Background information on the HEKS/EPER South Sudan program

HEKS/EPER implements through its five local partner organisations (PO) seven development projects in South Sudan (WASH, agriculture, fishery, skills development, informal education, access to land).

Tasks & expected outcomes

· Represent HEKS in relation with WASH projects in South Sudan (local authorities, cluster coordination meetings etc.) in close cooperation with HEKS Country Director.

· Examine WASH project proposals submitted by PO.

· Support POs in the selection of consultants for baseline surveys and evaluations of WASH projects in close cooperation with the Country Director.

· Assist the POs dealing with WASH projects with attaining the set project goals and support them with their own organizational development.

· Conduct regular field visits to HEKS WASH projects in South Sudan;

· Ensure that all visits are closely coordinated with the HEKS Country Director;

· On-site support and accompaniment of HEKS WASH projects in Central Equatoria, South Sudan;

· Overseeing and supervising implementation of WASH projects by partner organizations (POs);

· Assess POs and offer training and support in the field of WASH in order to enhance their capacities;

· Accompany donors or HEKS personnel visiting WASH projects upon request of the Country Director or the Desk Officer.

· To assess PO’s capacities in terms of WASH and to elaborate an action plan (needs based curriculum) until August 2016 to the Country Director.

· Networking: Meet other international organisations working in HEKS project areas in the field of WASH in order to exchange information and to increase the HEKS visibility in close cooperation with the Country Director.

· Share knowledge and experiences within the organization in terms of WASH.

· The holder of this position will also be expected to perform other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor

Competenciess**

· Technical University Degree in Water or Civil Engineering with at least 2 years of experience

· Experience in drilling of boreholes, construction of platforms, construction of shallow wells, construction of rainwater harvesting structures, protection of springs, latrines construction in institutions and communities is highly desirable.

· Knowledge of Hygiene promotion in emergency contexts as well as in development projects, thorough understanding of PHAST, CLTS, CHAST methodologies among others is highly sought.

· Be able to use computer and office based applications. Engineering software applications may be useful.

· Good spoken and written English are highly recommended to apply.

Application process

Please provide a motivation letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV) that contains details of your qualifications, experience, present position, and current remuneration, earliest date of availability, names and telephone contacts of three referees. Copy of South Sudan National ID and a copy of your Degree Certificate. Curriculum Vitae with contact information and copies of certificates) by 12th February 2016

South Sudanese applicants and especially qualified women are encouraged to apply.

If you feel you fit the required profile, please let us know how your qualifications, experience and career ambitions match the requirements of this position. Send your application latest by COB 12.02.2016 to jobs.heks.ssu@gmail.com indicating ‘HEKS - EPER WASH Officer, Yei’ in the subject line.

Please provide a motivation letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV) that contains details of your qualifications, experience, present position, and current remuneration, earliest date of availability, names and telephone contacts of three referees. Copy of South Sudan National ID and a copy of your Degree Certificate.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Website in English

http://www.heks.ch