Essential Job Responsibilities
SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES
Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work
Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members
Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options.
Lead field activities related to reconstruction/rehabilitation of water and sanitation infrastructure undertaken by Mercy Corps in program target areas in Herat province.
Assist the Project Manager and other relevant staff in planning WASH infrastructure development programs and activities.
Support all rehabilitation and construction activities with improved coordination and provide timely technical inputs to effectively meet the completion target.
Oversee implementation activities such as design reviews, procurement of project materials, and implementation on the ground.
Undertake extensive field visits to assess the quality of rehabilitation/construction activities undertaken directly under the Mercy Corps staff or through contractors.
Maintain close coordination with relevant staff and stakeholders during rehabilitation/construction works on public water and sanitation facilities.
Supervise WASH assistants and provide advice and support to help overcome any shortcomings in the rehabilitation/construction quality and management procedures.
Provide guidance and practical training to staff working under his/her supervision.
Design training modules and impart training to operators and caretakers of rehabilitated systems.
Assist the Project Manager in preparation of Bi-weekly and monthly progress reports and project completion reports on relevant rehabilitation/construction activities.
Contribute to the assessment and development of appropriate technologies for the water and sanitation program of Mercy Corps in the targeted area.
Be able to design water network systems, prepare BoQs, familiar with the tender invitation, tender document, contract, and service contract.
Prepare and analyze the reports related to the performance of water equipment in the field.
Periodically inspect ongoing projects and report to the on progress, timelines, and any setbacks or alterations that may occur.
Work with WASH assistants to develop implementation and action plans for project implementation including all technical specifications for project implementation in collaboration with the Project Manager.
Actively participates in finalizing BoQs by ensuring the BoQs, SoW, drawings, and designs are of high quality, participate in the preparation of tender and contracts, including technical specifications of works to be performed by contractors.
Assist in the preparation of technical evaluations for the tender packages, and facilitate the tender and contract development process, supporting the Procurement Department as needed.
Maintain online tracking sheets of all PRs for infrastructure, tender dates, contract start, and end date, and infrastructure documents, write monthly reports and other donor-based reports or organizational-based notes for the Project Manager to review and submit.
Develop and maintain good lines of communication and relationships with local authorities and the local community.
Ensure a safe working environment for all people involved in project implementation.
Responsible for maintaining detailed work plans and written records of engineering work undertaken in the project.
Document implementation of WASH infrastructure work and track progress towards program targets, keeping all team members apprised of achievements, delays, and issues.
Provide written and oral translation for technical documents, including Bills of Quantity, Completion of Service Notes, government facilitation letters and permission documents, etc.
Follow all MC protocols and regulations according to guidance provided by the direct supervisor.
Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.
Work closely with the field engineers to prepare internal weekly and monthly reports.
Other duties as assigned.
Project Coordination and Management
Ensure timely and accurate reporting and documentation in coordination with the Project Manager, and other team members.
Representation
Represent Mercy Corps in community meetings and stakeholder engagements within the project areas.
Security
Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.
Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.
Accountability to Beneficiaries
Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring, and evaluation of our field projects.
Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.
Supervisory Responsibility: WASH Assistant
Accountability
Reports Directly To: Project Manager
Works Directly With: WASH Assistants, Community Engagement Facilitator, Project Admin and Reporting Assistant, Project Manager and support functions
Knowledge and Experience
Bachelor's in engineering, Water engineering, Civil engineering or related degree.
2-3 years of relevant experience in implementing water, sanitation, and community infrastructure in an emergency or post-disaster settings specifically
construction/rehabilitation of water networks, motorized and solar pumping systems, well/hand pumps, household, and communal toilets, and solid waste management.
Strong familiarity with Afghanistan water and sanitation standards and international WASH SPHERE standards.
Extensive knowledge and work experience in Afghanistan, and preferably in the western & southern regions including Herat and Kandahar.
Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to achieve cooperation and agreement amongst diverse groups with competing priorities.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and tasks efficiently and with a calm attitude.
Strong technical writing skills in Pashto and English.
Excellent time management skills and resourcefulness with strong attention to details.
Ability to engage with local communities and government authorities.
Strong organizational skills.
Honest and committed to compliance with all policies and procedures in all aspects of work.
Good strategic thinking and planning skills with eagerness for innovation.
Good knowledge of spoken and written English and Pashto are required.
Strong computer skills in basic, office programs, and engineering programs such as AutoCAD.
Ongoing Learning
In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient, and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.
We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact. We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.
Safeguarding & Ethics
Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. By applying for this role an applicant confirms that they have not previously violated an employer’s sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation and abuse, child safeguarding or trafficking policy. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct e-learning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.
As an applicant, if you witness or experience any form of sexual misconduct during the recruitment process, please report this to Mercy Corps Integrity Hotline ([email protected]).
ساتنه او اخلاق
مرسي کورپس ژمن دی چې ډاډ ترلاسه کړي چې ټول هغه کسان چې موږ د خپل کار له لارې اړیکه ونیسو، که د ټیم غړي، د ټولنې غړي، د پروګرام ګډون کوونکي یا نور، د درناوي او وقار سره چلند کیږي. موږ د جنسي استحصال او ناوړه ګټه اخیستنې د مخنیوي اصلي اصولو ته ژمن یو چې د ملګرو ملتونو د عمومي منشي او IASC لخوا ترتیب شوي او د اداري فساد افشا کولو سکیم ته یې لاسلیک کړی. د دې رول لپاره غوښتنلیک ورکولو سره یو غوښتونکی تاییدوي چې دوی دمخه د ګمارونکي جنسي ناوړه چلند، جنسي استحصال او ناوړه ګټه اخیستنې، د ماشومانو د ساتنې یا قاچاق کولو پالیسي څخه سرغړونه نه ده کړې. موږ به د خپل ټیم غړو یا د ماشومانو ناوړه ګټه اخیستنه، جنسي استحصال، ناوړه ګټه اخیستنه، یا ځورونې ونه زغمو. د خوندي او ټول شموله کاري چاپیریال لپاره زموږ د ژمنې د یوې برخې په توګه، د ټیم غړو څخه تمه کیږي چې خپل ځان په مسلکي ډول ترسره کړي، د سیمه ایزو قوانینو او دودونو درناوی وکړي، او هر وخت د مرسي کورپس د چلند پالیسیو او ارزښتونو پیروي وکړي. د ټیم غړي اړ دي چې د اجباري چلند کوډ د بریښنایی زده کړې کورسونه په کرایه او کلني اساس بشپړ کړي. د یو غوښتونکي په توګه، که تاسو د استخدام پروسې په جریان کې د کوم ډول جنسي ناوړه چلند شاهد یاست یا تجربه کوئ، مهرباني وکړئ دا د ([email protected]) ته راپور کړئ.
حفاظت و اخلاق
مرسی کورپس متعهد است که اطمینان حاصل کند که با تمام افرادی که از طریق کار خود با آنها در تماس هستیم، اعم از اعضای تیم، اعضای جامعه، شرکت کنندگان برنامه یا سایرین، با احترام و وقار رفتار می شود. ما به اصول اصلی مربوط به پیشگیری از بهره کشی و سوء استفاده جنسی که توسط دبیرکل سازمان ملل متحد و IASC ارائه شده است متعهد هستیم و طرح افشای سوء رفتار بین سازمانی را امضا کرده ایم. با درخواست برای این نقش، متقاضی تأیید می کند که قبلاً تخلفات جنسی، استثمار و سوء استفاده جنسی، سیاست محافظت از کودک یا قاچاق کارفرما را نقض نکرده است. ما کودک آزاری، استثمار جنسی، سوء استفاده یا آزار و اذیت توسط یا اعضای تیم خود را تحمل نخواهیم کرد. به عنوان بخشی از تعهد ما به یک محیط کار ایمن و فراگیر، از اعضای تیم انتظار می رود که به شیوه ای حرفه ای رفتار کنند، به قوانین و آداب و رسوم محلی احترام بگذارند و همیشه به خط مشی ها و ارزش های کد رفتار مرسی کورپ پاپند باشند. اعضای تیم ملزم به تکمیل دوره های آموزش الکترونیکی آیین نامه رفتار اجباری پس از استخدام و به صورت سالانه هستند. به عنوان یک متقاضی، اگر در طول فرآیند استخدام شاهد یا تجربه هرگونه سوءرفتار جنسی بودید، لطفاً این موضوع را به خط تلفن جامع مرسی کورپس ([email protected]) گزارش دهید