The Water Engineer will organize all activities related to the implementation of construction works including water infrastructure. The Water engineer will support and provide engineering expertise for the successful and timely completion of activities of Save the Children in Puntland field offices, in particular to support in ensuring the quality and effectiveness of programming in accordance with grants proposals and guidelines, as well as SC values and principles.  The role will specifically Responsible for the identification, design, implementation, monitoring and reporting of all water supply and associated administrative tasks in the assigned areas and special attention will be made ​​on the integration of the WASH sector in other core programme sectors of nutrition, health, education, child protection and Food security and livelihood where required.

The Water engineer will be working within the frame work of Save the Children’s programming principles and approaches drawn on relevant best practices and lessons learned, work towards enabling children to attain their rights, while compliant with donor regulations. As part of Save the Children’s dual mandate, the Water engineer will participate in emergency preparedness activities and be ready to respond in the event of an emergency, as required. S/he will report to the WASH Programme Managers at the area level.

Reports to: WASH Programme Manager

Dimensions: Save the Children works in 4 regions in Somalia with a current staff complement of approximately 450 staff and current expenditure of approximately GBP 30 million each year

Staff directly reporting to this post: None

• Asses and design the best and suitable way to construct and rehabilitate water supply schemes and sanitation facilities in consultation with WASH program manager, WASH specialist, Ministry of Water at state level and beneficiary community
• Act as the Supervisor and manage sub-contracts (construction) including BOQ, costs, quality of construction and timeliness on behalf of Save the Children (the Employer) towards the contractors.
• Identify key gaps in WASH facilities and minimum standards in the WASH interventions by providing technical checking of WASH engineering aspects of the programme and proactively promote high quality WASH technical approaches for the implementation
• Discuss the work schedule with all parties including the Ministry of Water at state level, agreeing changes and recording them as necessary.
• Cross-check that the site selected complies with the recommendations of the hydrogeological report, decide when to stop the excavation in case hard formation is struck and/or the borehole cannot be drilled deep enough to ensure sufficient water throughout the year, or in case of other reasons.
• Ensure that all the required data are collected in the approved format and ensure that records are submitted to the appropriate authorities.
• Prepare tender documents and technical specifications for all construction projects
• Confirm completion of construction works in writing and provide technical support to the programme management team.
• Develop and maintain good relationships and lines of communication with relevant local authorities and communities, explaining SC’s role as an NGO and liaising with them during all phases of the project.
• Through agreed upon survey methodologies and established prioritization criteria support the identification of suitable locations for the drilling of boreholes.
• Guarantee community involvement at all phases of the project (identification, design, implementation, and monitoring) to ensure the development of community ownership for the projects. This should be done in coordination and cooperation with SC concerned sectors
• Get initial approval for all plans and final approval from the Technical Specialist before commencement of project implementation.

• Prior to commencement of project implementation, complete standard Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with community representatives and local authorities for each community identified for project activities. Ensure that all elements of MoU are adhered to and report any problems relating to the MoU to the Technical Specialist.
• Prepare drawing, designs and BoQs, ensuring that designs and BoQs are community led and cluster-agreed.
• Implement projects as planned according to developed technical standards, schedules and timelines. This will include site selection based on community agreement (the site should be suitable physically and socially).
• In accordance with project goals and in co-ordination with program staff, establish Community Working Groups. These groups will be involved in all phases of project activities (as following):
• Report any variations or problems with implementation of projects (in regards to staffing, costs, schedules, technical matters) to the WASH PM. Where necessary, regularly update project implementation plans with associated time lines.
• Ensure full adherence to the SC security plans and protocols conscientiously respecting the declared ‘go and no-go’ zones ensuring that staff respects them.
• Work with WASH sector team in the development of proposals for new potential funding sources to expand, continue or co-finance the project if required.
• Facilitate/support the hiring of external contractors for services as required
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervision and Oversight

• Monitor and supervise day to day water and sanitation activities of construction and rehabilitation/maintenance works and take corrective measures if any.
• Supervise borehole drilling and other infrastructures, rehabilitation and construction of latrine facilities by contractors in the field to ensure adequate quality control is maintained and project specifications and timelines are adhered to.
• Ensuring the inclusiveness of all safety/privacy/protection issues in all the WASH facilities constructed at the field level
• Monitor and report on the key elements of drilling including: the depth of the borehole as it progresses, the static water or dynamic water level in the borehole, the different depths of water strikes and aquifers, the penetration rates at various strata or change of tools
• Measure borehole depth, screening and casing locations/arrangement, screen slot sizes, joint types, plug and gravel pack materials, etc.
• Collect and test materials as appropriate including gravel packing
• Collect/log (or oversee the collection and logging of) drilling cuttings
• Observe borehole develop and site completion including backfilling and grouting, following the terms and conditions specified in the contract.
• Oversee pump testing following the accepted best practice. Measure the appropriate parameters including recovery time, drawdown, water levels etc.
• Ensure well development carried out according to the drilling specifications (e.g. well development until the water is free of solids, fine materials and turbidity).
• Ensure the envisaged submersible pump is of the proper specifications befitting the borehole size and capacity and installed at the appropriate depth.
• Participate and provide technical support to conduct training for pump operators, pump caretakers, water committees where appropriate.

Water Quality Monitoring

• Collect and log samples for water quality parameters including physical, chemical, and biological parameters of the boreholes.
• The water quality for all boreholes must be tested in accordance with the Guidelines for Water Quality Monitoring
• Perform water quality analysis during water source development and implement water quality monitoring as part of the day to day water supply activities.
• Advising on the results of water quality tests Oversee borehole disinfection as appropriate.

Reporting

• Document details of drilling method, drilling plant, drilling fluids and fluid additives
• File daily reports on drilling progress including a complete description of all formations encountered, number of meters drilled, number of hours spent drilling, shutdown due to breakdown, length and type of casing and screen set, and such other pertinent data as requested by the WASH PM.
• Complete Borehole Summary Report
• Register the borehole as required according to national standards (or have it registered).
• Keep documentation of water and sanitation construction related files.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports and submit timely

Working relationships:

• Externally, Establishing and maintaining collaborative relations with representatives from donors, local municipalities, partners, workers, beneficiaries, and other stakeholders.
• Internally, establishing and maintaining collaborative relations with the Area Sectors TA, the Awards, Finance, Program Quality, HR, Operations departments
• Coordinate with other sectors (Nutrition, Child Protection, Education, Food security and Livelihoods etc.) to ensure integration in program.
• Coordinate with logistics to facilitate procurement of necessary WASH items and materials.

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Integrity

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity 

Delivering Results

• Delivers timely and appropriate results using available resources
• Takes responsibility for their work and its impact on others
• Plans, prioritizes and performs tasks well without needing direct supervision
• Understands the link between their work and the organization’s objectives

Essential minimum qualifications, professional experience and skills Education:

University degree in Water / Environmental Engineering or similar skills and knowledge demonstrably acquired.

Experience: Essential

·       At least 5 years of progressively responsible functions in water/ sanitary engineering or a related field in developing countries.

·       At least 3 years’ field experience in water and sanitation construction supervision including borehole drilling

·       Proven experience with Engineering Project Management and ability to achieve quality results, on time, and within budget.

·       Proven ability to deal with multiple tasks in a courteous and service-oriented manner in demanding working conditions that often have short deadlines.

·       Proven technical expertise in the area of borehole drilling including survey, implementation, technical design, monitoring and coordination.

·       Knowledge and understanding of working procedures in large organisations. Ability to write clear, well-argued technical assessment and project reports

·       Experience of and commitment to working through systems of community participation

·       Excellent communication skills

·       Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy

·       Commitment to the aims and principles of SC. In particular, a good understanding of the SC mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support

·       Commitment to SC’s Child Protection Policy

·       Computer literate (ability to use advanced excel)

·       A basic level of written and spoken English and good command over Somali

Desirable

·       Experience in NGO sector.

·       Practical knowledge in terms of masonry, plumbing, carpentry and pumping system.

·       Knowledge of using Auto cad, water cad and Archie cad.

·       Knowledge of preparation of estimates/BOQ.

·       Good knowledge of supervision techniques.

·       Fluent Oral and written English is desirable.

·       Computer illiterate, knowledge of Excel, Word and power point

CHILD SAFEGUARING POLICY:

Any employee, consultant, contractor or the supplier undertaking an activity on behalf of SCI must sign the Child Safeguarding – Declaration of Acceptance Form] and comply with the SCI’s Child Safeguarding Policy which is a statement of SCI’s commitment to preventing abuse and protecting children with whom it come s into contact.

This extends not only to children with whom SCI and its partners work directly, but also includes children whom staffs are responsible for.  SCI believes that the situation of children must be improved through the promotion of their rights supported and demonstrated by all members of staff. Save the Children International’s Code of Conduct sets out the standards which all staff members must adhere to.