WASH Engineer

DAA Background:

Dijla Agricultural Association (DAA) is a national, non-governmental organization which envisages a caring world where people unite to respond to the suffering of others, empowering them to fulfil their potential. we promote sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities to eradicate poverty, illiteracy. We also respond to disasters and emergencies, helping people in crisis. We are a group of committed specialized graduates representing various intellectual backgrounds of our society. We have set up an independent non-governmental organization under the name of Dijla Agricultural Association (DAA).

Dijla is interested in development programs and are keen on the development of various sectors of local economy, husbandry and industry. Our activities and objectives include the setting up of modern and advanced model projects that will contribute positively to the local economy, tackling unemployment and to help the scientific research sector in the country.

Scope of Work:

Under direct supervision of the Program Manager, the WASH Engineer will rehabilitate the water system in Hatra district including water network pipelines, district main water tank and implement hygiene promotion activities to the area.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assessing civil works for water system rehabilitation and related WASH facilities.
• Preparing specifications, progress reports, BoQ, expected completion dates and payment documents regarding the the project phases.
• Close supervision for implementation of the engineering work in liaison with local authorities.
• Coordinate project activities with Program Manager and Project Officer.
• Analyzing and resolving work problems.
• Supervise site monitors, daily workers, and project contractors.
• Preparing variation orders if needed.
• Attending DAA Staff and local authorities’ meetings.
• Regular visit to the project sites to ensure quality of the implemented work and coordinate with M&E for any raised/found issues.
• Any other related duty assigned by supervisor.

Interested applicants must send their most recent CVs with a cover letter in a pdf format to the following e-mail:

hr@dijladaa.org

Subject line must read: WASH Engineer

Closing date: 8^th February 2022

Note: Applications not meeting the specified minimum requirements or received after closing date may not be considered. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.