Yemen nationals: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Officer-Engineering and Hygiene promotion (Kohkha)

Danish Refugee Council

Yemen 🇾🇪

Who are we?

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home.

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

DRC has been operating in the Middle East (ME) region for over a decade, running a combination of emergency, livelihood, protection and advocacy programmes through Country Offices (COs) in Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey with a Regional Office (RO) in Amman.

DRC Yemen’s response

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has been operating in Yemen since 2008 using a protection of human rights framework. DRC initially worked in Yemen with mixed migrants coming from the Horn of Africa who are displaced by conflict and drought. Since then, DRC expanded its sectors of intervention and is now providing humanitarian assistance in nineteen governorates throughout the country. Current programme sectors include protection, food security & livelihoods, WASH, Shelter, humanitarian mine action and CCCM.

Overall purpose of the role: (The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has been providing relief services at worldwide since 1956 and working in Yemen since 2008 responding to the protection, WASH and Livelihoods needs of IDPs, migrants, children and local communities in collaboration with key national and international agencies. The WASH Officer/Engineer is a critical position to provide the above services.)

Responsibilities:

  • Capacitate and manage project staff and field operations in various districts. 
  • Oversee the design and implementation of baseline and KAP surveys and other data collection activities.
  • Provide technical and professional support to WASH field team and Community health Volunteers (CHVs) on water, sanitation and hygiene matters.
  • Participate in baseline assessments of community WASH infrastructure, including community water points and sewage system.
  • Develop/review BoQs and drawings for the WASH construction/rehabilitation activities and provide them in accurate and correct specifications.
  • Analysis and recommend the WASH needs as per the DRC and cluster criteria/standards.
  • Ensure the availability of accurate, complete and up-to-date information required for effective WASH program design, implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation at district level.
  • Support to organize the various community level sanitation and hygiene campaign as well as manage all WASH supplies and the IEC materials for distribution.
  • Support to design and conduct the district, school and health clinics level water, sanitation and hygiene related events.
  • Support to organize WASH related training, orientation, workshop at the district level. Maintain links with relevant institutions such as Cleaning Fund and GARWSP to ensure good quality intervention in consultation with WASH specialist.
  • Coordinate and organize the process of review and joint monitoring of WASH project with government counterparts and relevant stakeholders for review and monitoring of WASH project to ensure achievement of objectives and attainment of high-quality interventions. Recommend corrective actions when necessary to meet the objectives.
  • Facilitate the process of capturing, documenting and disseminating project experiences, achievements, good practice as lesson learnt, case studies and progress reports related to WASH to concerned stakeholders.
  • Ensure gender equity and social inclusion in all aspects of WASH interventions.
  • Contributing to the preparation of internal reports.
  • Accomplish the other necessary activities related to the office and program and tasks assigned by the Supervisor.

Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)

  • Relevant technical background in civil engineering and experience in emergency response contexts in the WASH sector
  • At least Two years experiences in WASH.
  • At least One Year experience in raising community awareness
  • Experience in designing and preparing BoQs.
  • Solid skills in AutoCAD, EPANET, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • INGO experience preferred
  • Excellent social/diplomacy skills.

Education:

– University degree in civil engineering

Languages: (indicate fluency level)

  • Excellent English language (written and spoken) and Excellent report writing skills
  • Fluency in Arabic language (written and spoken)

Key stakeholders:

  • DRC different sectors;
  • Service Providers;
  • Community Water Management Committees
  • Community Health Volunteers
  • Local authorities and community leaders

We offer

Contract length: the contract will be till 15 Feb, 2024 renewal based on performance and funding. This position is reporting to WASH Team Leader.

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National Staff; This position will be placed at level (H2 Non-Manager).

Work place: Khokha– frequently traveling to Aden/Lahj.

Application process

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV in English. Apply online on our link below. Applications sent by email will not be considered:

Closing date for applications: May 23th  2023, interviews will be done after the closing date.

Further information

For questions regarding the vacancy please contact saleh.alaulaqi@drc.ngoFor further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo

DRC as an employer
By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 8000 employees in 40 countries. We pride ourselves on our:

  • Professionalism, impact & expertise
  • Humanitarian approach & the work we do
  • Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
  • Culture, values & strong leadership
  • Fair compensation & continuous development

DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/about-us/job-and-career/support-for-job-seekers.

Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other factor. At DRC we celebrate diversity and appreciate our employees for the people they are and their unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply!


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