PHE Assistant

To supervise and carry out planned activities of construction, distribution and care and maintenance of water and sanitation facilities in the camps.

• Support the identification and mobilisation of local contractors/casual labourers for construction of WATSAN facilities in refugee camps and host communities including; latrines, bathing shelters, buildings slabs & top stands
• Directly supervise and ensure adherence of contractors and skilled/unskilled casual labour to designs and quality standards during construction and maintenance/repair of WATSAN facilities (including pipelines bursts and leakages)
• As and when required, work closely with the Electro-Mechanic Engineer to ensure that repair needs of generators and pumps are addressed in a timely manner to minimise interruptions in water supply across Nduta camp.
• Provide input into the formulation of BoQs and procurement of materials required for construction
• Responsible for issuing and tracking materials supplied to contractors/casual workers during construction and operation/maintenance works
• To support and monitor water production, distribution and quality in the camp on a daily basis
• Maintain accurate records of WATSAN facilities constructed/maintained and ensure that needs are flagged up to line management and addressed in a timely manner
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• Maintain records of casual workers and volunteers under your supervision and ensure that these are submitted in a timely manner to your manager for payment
• Train and build capacity of the construction workforce and operators as required
• Contribute to internal and external programme reports as required
• To attend to any activity as may be directed by line manager

• Diploma in Engineering related training with at least 1 year of hands-on experience in construction and/or mechanics
• A good understanding of the Public Health concept, able to work in an integrated manner with the Public Health Promotion team.
• Able to communicate in oral & write in English, working knowledge of local languages of the refugees (Kirundi) and written/oral Kiswahili is an advantage.
• Good communication skills with the ability to interact with a wide range of people
• Ability to work under pressure and to be flexible in work tasks and timeframes
• Sensitivity to the needs and priorities of disadvantaged and other vulnerable groups.
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills, willing to support and learn
• Sympathy to Oxfam values, to be familiar with and abide by the NGO/Red Cross, Code of Conduct, the People in Aid Code, Oxfam International desire.