Job Title: Water Sanitation Officer--Galle, Sri Lanka	Salary: n/a / Yearly
Location: Galle, Sri Lanka	Type: Contractor

Description:

In response to the December 26 tsunami and earthquake in Asia and Africa, the American Red Cross Tsunami Recovery Program (TRP) seeks experienced water and sanitation expert to manage a program of improving access to safe water, provide adequate sanitation, and prevent water-related diseases and death.

SUMMARY:
The Water and Sanitation Delegate will provide technical assistance and project oversight in designing, implementing, and evaluating the rehabilitation and installation of proper sewerage systems. This position will be based in Galle, Sri Lanka.

RESPONSIBILTIIES:

Ensure the identification, planning, and establishment of new water and sanitation sites as well as rehabilitation of existing water systems. Ensure the planning and community rehabilitation of water and sewerage infrastructure and maintain sewerage system and proper outfall discharge. Train water board/health staff as well as community staff to ensure an integrated approach to address community health needs. Assist in planning and managing the transition from the recovery phase into the development phase. Train Red Cross water sanitation staff as well as NGOs and other agencies to ensure an integrated approach to address community health needs. Provide required reports regularly and maintain detailed records. Help develop and monitor project objectives and deliverables. Ensure that sustainable systems are set in place for longer-term operation and maintenance of all water supply and sanitation facilities. Ensure that projects are implemented in a consultative and participatory manner, with gender sensitivity and within the framework of the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master Degree preferred. Bachelor degree in civil / water and sanitation engineering or public health or relevant equivalent experience and a minimum of five years related experience in implementing water and sanitation programs in both emergency and non-emergency setting, performing technical assessments, and training of staff, to include at least four years of experience overseas. Strong international water and sanitation, rural as well as semi - urban, project design and project management experience with proven track record of successful teamwork needed. Advanced knowledge of water and sanitation engineering and training in the use of a variety of water equipment including emergency mobile water treatment and storage unit, sanitation kits, water treatment chemicals, design of boreholes, rehabilitation of hand dug wells, pipe lines, basic knowledge of treatment of sewages as well as concrete storages etc. Demonstrated depth and breadth in participatory methods to engage local communities in needs assessments, design and implementation of local, culturally acceptable water and sanitation interventions, and strong experience with community mobilization and hygiene promotion. Familiarity with ARC operating environment helpful. Experience in Asia preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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