Job Overview:

The purpose of (WASH Technical Assistant) position is to execute all field WASH activates assigned by his or her supervisor such as beneficiary and water point selection, water point upgrading process motoring, distribution of hygiene kits, provision of hygiene promotion training and any other task related to project. Based on his/her supervisor’s instruction and need the employee must be involved in implementation of all integrated projects.

Generic responsibilities:

• Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks, and guidelines
• Assist a range of support with the implementation of the WASH portfolio according to plan of action
• Implements independently procedures and activities within own WASH as delegated
• Responsible for organising and delivery of tasks in line with priorities and standards
• Use initiative in day-to-day problem solving in line with agreed procedures, priorities, and standards for the area of work.
• Ensure proper filing of documents
• Promote and share ideas for improvement in your area of expertise
• and share ideas for improvement in your area of expertise

Responsibilities 

• Conduct WASH needs assessments.
• Conducting KAP surveys.
• Ensure all work is carried out as per the community needs and project requirements.
• Monitoring of water and sanitation construction activities
• Provide daily, weekly, and monthly reports to WASH Coordinator on project progress and work plan.
• Providing hygiene trainings on latrines use, safe drinking water, handwashing, personal and environmental hygiene.
• Plan and distribute the WASH /shelter In-kind items (Hygiene/water kits) to target beneficiaries.
• Provide technical trainings on water point repairing to WASH target groups.
• Based on his/her supervisor’s instruction and need the employee must be involved in implementation of all integrated projects.
• Any other official task assigned by his/her supervisor.

Monitoring:

• Monitor WASH project all activities.

Distributions:

• Distribution of hygiene kit, water drum and other kits of WASH and Shelter projects.

Other Responsibilities:

• Provide an enabling environment for the implementation of cash-based interventions, including multi-purpose cash assistance, emergency cash responses.

Critical interfaces

• WASH Officer
• WASH Coordinator
• NRC’s other core competencies

1. Competencies

1. Professional competencies 

These skills, knowledge and experience are important for effective performance.

Generic professional competencies: 

• Ability to engage and motivate staff in a challenging programme area.
• Excellent familiarity with cultural sensitivities, ethnic groups, and security situation of Northern provinces especially Balkh province.
• Fluency in local language Dari/Uzbeki/Pashto.
• Some knowledge of English language

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge, and experience: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering, MD, public Health and social science or prior experience in WASH section.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Computer literacy (Word, Excel, and AutoCAD).
• At least 2 years of previous work experience in the same or similar functional area with UN, INGOs or Government Joint initiated projects.

2. Behavioural competencies

These personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies and the following are essential for this position:

• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Empowering and building trust
• Communicating with impact and respect

We Offer:

• Monthly Salary based on NRC Afghanistan Salary Scale.
• Smart Phone with Top up Credit card on monthly basis.
• NRC will cover staff plus four (4) depended for medical insurance.
• Leave and Holidays accordingly Afghanistan Labor Law.