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With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith. Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories! Employee Contract Type: Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term) Job Description: PURPOSE OF POSITION The CIVIL/WASH Engineer is responsible for providing technical leadership, engineering design, and implementation oversight for water supply, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure projects. The position ensures that WASH infrastructure and services are designed, constructed, and operated according to approved technical standards, within budget, and on schedule. The incumbent works closely with Refugee Project staff, government stakeholders, contractors, consultants, and partners to deliver sustainable WASH interventions that improve access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene services for vulnerable communities. The position holder is expected to demonstrate commitment to World Vision's Christian values and maintain a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Engineering Projects Implementation, Management and Evaluation Conduct water resources assessments and identify suitable sites for WASH infrastructure development. Conduct needs assessments and develop sustainable technical solutions for water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities. Participate in proposal development and resource mobilization initiatives. Carry out field and topographical surveys and prepare maps, layouts, and engineering drawings. Develop technical designs, specifications, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), and tender documents for WASH projects. Review designs prepared by Water Technicians, consultants, and implementing partners to ensure compliance with government regulations and World Vision technical standards. Review technical and financial proposals submitted by contractors and service providers. Prepare technical bid evaluation reports for presentation to Tender Committees. Review contractor reports, including borehole drilling reports, pumping test reports, and water quality reports, and make recommendations. Monitor construction progress, quality, scope, timelines, and budget utilization. Conduct field inspections and project verification visits to certify completed works and recommend payments, commissioning, and handover. Develop and maintain a database of WASH infrastructure and facilitate infrastructure mapping. Participate in contract negotiations and cost-control measures. Contribute to the development of budget estimates and costing guidelines for WASH infrastructure. Ensure project certification procedures are followed and provide value-for-money assurance. Provide technical guidance and support to WASH and integrated programmes. 2. Documentation and Reporting Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports. Maintain accurate technical project records and documentation. Document lessons learned, innovations, success stories, and best practices. Compile infrastructure databases and beneficiary information. Maintain project site visit records and issue-tracking logs. Prepare technical briefs, monitoring reports, and project updates for management and donors. Ensure proper filing of project drawings, approvals, certifications, and contract documents. Support monitoring and evaluation activities through data collection and reporting. 3. Networking and Stakeholder Engagement Liaise with project staff to provide technical support during project planning and implementation. Engage local authorities, government departments, and stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards. Coordinate with service providers and contractors to ensure quality service delivery. Represent World Vision in WASH sector coordination forums and technical meetings. Promote collaboration with partners and stakeholders for effective project implementation. Participate in Tender Committee meetings, Field Financial Reviews (FFRs), monthly review meetings, Communities of Practice (CoP), and learning events. 4. Human Resource Capacity Building and Technical Support Participate in the recruitment and selection of Water Technicians when required. Provide technical mentorship and coaching to Water Technicians and project staff. Support staff and stakeholder training initiatives in WASH infrastructure development and management. Build the capacity of project teams and community stakeholders on operation and maintenance of WASH infrastructure. Support performance improvement initiatives and continuous professional development of technical staff. Promote a culture of learning, accountability, quality, and innovation. QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Education Degree in Water Engineering, Civil Engineering, Irrigation Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Public Health Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. Experience Minimum of 1 to 3 years' experience in implementing WASH projects. Experience in design, supervision, and monitoring of water and sanitation infrastructure projects. Experience working with communities, government institutions, contractors, and development partners. Technical Knowledge and Skills Strong technical, organizational, and communication skills. Proficiency in engineering software such as AutoCAD, GIS, and other relevant modelling and simulation tools. Good project planning, budgeting, and contract management skills. Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications. Knowledge of WASH sector standards and engineering principles. Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications. Other Competencies Cross-cultural sensitivity and emotional maturity. Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Committed Christian able to work across denominational backgrounds. Ability to perform additional duties as assigned. WORKING ENVIRONMENT The position requires frequent field travel and extensive movement between project locations. The incumbent must be willing and able to travel extensively across operational areas. The position may require working in remote and challenging environments. Occasional work beyond normal office hours may be required to support project implementation and stakeholder engagements. Applicant Types Accepted: Local Applicants Only Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so. As a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith. Learn more about our work at wvi.org. Our organisational culture reflects a "Partnership" of World Vision offices in 100 countries and 31,000+ staff working towards one vision: life in its fullness for every child. A career with World Vision is a God-given calling, and we believe that every staff member has been brought to World Vision for God’s purposes. Whether working from home, in an office, or with children and community members, we celebrate and embrace each staff member’s diverse background and talents – knowing that together, we can make a difference. Together, #WeAreWorldVision. Learn more about our culture. Our people are our greatest asset. Each staff member brings their unique experience and God-given talents to the organisation – and in return World Vision provides employees a competitive "Total Rewards" package tailored to the context in which they work. Learn more about benefits. Have questions about applying to a job with World Vision? See our Frequently Asked Questions. 
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