Syria: WASH Assistant

Sep 18, 2018 | Relief International
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Relief International is a leading nonprofit organization working in roughly 20 countries to relieve poverty, ensure well-being and advance dignity. We specialize in fragile settings, responding to natural disasters, humanitarian crises and chronic poverty. Relief International combines humanitarian and development approaches to provide immediate services while laying the groundwork for long-term impact. Our signature approach — which we call the RI Way—emphasizes local participation, an integration of services, strategic partnerships and a focus on civic skills. In this way, we empower communities to find, design and implement the solutions that work best for them.

Position Summary:

Under the direct supervision of WASH Officer, the WASH monitor shall support and / or monitor RI supported health facility to ensure that they meet WASH in health care setting standards of World Health Organization through construction / rehabilitation of sanitation facilities, water quality monitoring and chlorination, health-care waste management, infection prevention and control.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Conduct WASH assessments to identify the needs and track the progress
  • Conduct physical, chemical and biological water quality tests
  • Monitor the segregation, collection and transportation of health care waste from the source to final disposal point. Operate the health-care waste disposal zone (incineration and the burial the waste) in technically appropriate and safe manner
  • Participate in infection prevention control committees and monitor the implementation of infection control protocols
  • Support / follow up the construction / installation works required for hospital WASH infrastructure. Support in preparing designs, drawings and Bill of Quantities
  • Coordinate with M&E team members to establish strong monitoring mechanism
  • Participate in regular meetings between WASH Assistants and RI program staff for direct feedback / discussion

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Baccalaureate degree in engineering, chemistry, biology or relevant area
  • Experience in working with the water sector
  • Experience in the humanitarian sector preferred
  • Computer skills with knowledge of MS Word, Excel
  • Familiarity with water sampling and quality testing equipment

RI Values:

  • We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality and operational independence.
  • We affirmatively engage the most vulnerable communities.
  • We value
    • Inclusiveness
    • Transparency and accountability
    • Agility and innovation
    • Collaboration
    • Sustainability