WASH & Infrastructure Officer

WASH & Infrastructure Officer

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), one of the world’s leading NGOs, with a focus on responding to displacement, have been registered in Sudan since 2004, delivering life-saving programming in protection, emergency response, shelter, food security and livelihoods, disaster risk reduction, camp management, and humanitarian mine action. DRC has implemented projects in Central Darfur, South Kordofan, Gedaref, Port Sudan, and White Nile. Sudan hosts one of the largest displaced populations in Africa, with over 3.7 million internally displaced people and over 1.1 million refugees from South Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Central African Republic, Chad, Yemen and Syria. Against a background of political crisis, Sudan faces economic and social turmoil, with sharp increases in food and energy costs, further exacerbated by disease outbreaks and ongoing conflict.

POSITION PROFILE

Overall purpose of the role:

DRC is looking for an experienced WASH & Infrastructure Officer To provide professional, technical quality control and supervision during implementation of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and other Infrastructure projects for DRC in White Nile. Under the supervision of the Area Manager and in consultation with the Infrastructure Coordinator, the Officer supervises the routine a daily administration/support to the WASH team across various elements of WASH infrastructure, Water quality and Hygiene Promotion; in White Nile state, principally IDPS, Refugees and host communities

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

To achieve the overall and specific position’s objectives the job holder tasks and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Programme:

• In consultation with the Infrastructure Coordinator, conduct community assessments to identify critical requirements for the WASH project interventions with a particular attention on IDPs, host communities, women, and vulnerable populations with focus on water quality improvement/monitoring, WASH infrastructure construction and rehabilitation, household and community sanitation, hygiene promotion, and community mobilization / sensitization.
• Following WASH assessment results, come up with the relevant design, Bill of Quantities (BoQ) with emphasis on response to perceived needs indicated by communities and beneficiaries and with sensitivity to the political and cultural context for the approval by the Infrastructure Coordinator and the Area Manager.
• Come up with the draft detailed implementation plan for WASH activities for the review and approval of the Area Manager and updating it regularly.
• Assist in the raising up of Purchase Requests (PRs), follow up on the procurement process by the Supply Chain department, smooth transport, delivery and oversight of materials distributions to different sites/locations.
• Integration within team and with all sectors (water, sanitation, hygiene promotion, protection) to produce maximum benefit and impact
• Participate in community Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) pertaining to the project in partnership and/or consultation with MEAL and Protection teams.
• Daily update and supervision of data-gathering and tracking tools used to monitor the project.
• Assist in the generation of WASH and Infrastructure monthly cash forecast, reviewing of all cash for work documentations before approval by the Area Programme Manager/Area Manager, design, administer and monitoring/supervision of payment to workers.
• Daily supervision of the WASH & Infrastructure assistant and Hygiene Promotion Assistants and Community Hygiene Promoters.  In this case, support preparation and conducting of hygiene promotion training sessions.
• Support and monitor the preparation and conducting of water chlorination and water testing by the WASH assistants.
• Oversee the registration, verification and training of project participants.
• Strong adherence to safety and security protocols at all times, and along with Code of Conduct – dedication to reporting suspected contraventions;
• Ensure DRC Code of Conduct is understood, acknowledged in writing, and followed by the project staff and all volunteer labor, and infractions are reported in an appropriate and timely manner.

Reporting

• Provide regular written and verbal weekly/monthly reports to the supervisor/Infrastructure Coordinator on the WASH and infrastructure activities. With the help of the WASH team, develop and maintain weekly, monthly plans and written comprehensive records of WASH/infrastructure works undertaken in the project including site visits and reporting of work progress
• To this end, ensure that both the hard and soft copies of all activity reports are archived on the server and/or uploaded onto online platforms for information management as relevant.
• Ensure that all information or data shared is done so in a manner that upholds the principle of data protection and confidentiality.

Representation and coordination

• Ensure the development of positive relationships with beneficiaries, local communities, local authorities, humanitarian partners, service providers etc. in order to maintain trust in DRC’s professional standard and quality of work among all stakeholders.
• Ensure that all interactions with individual beneficiaries take place in an environment and in a way that respect and promotes their safety, trust and dignity. Ensure that all interactions with other stakeholders such as community members and service providers are conducted in accordance to the principles of respect, confidentiality and collaboration.
• Attend Sector Meeting/Coordination meetings when delegated.

Operations

• Ensure the effective implementation of support activities related to the effective implementation of the program, including in terms of logistics, administration, human resources, finance and security. In all matters, comply with internal directive and policies as communicated by the Area Manager and Infrastructure Technical Coordinator.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

• Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience within a humanitarian organization in WASH, Shelter infrastructure, engineering or Public Health.
• Good knowledge of the area
• Good experience of working directly with Sudanese and Refugee communities and local authorities
• Good communications skills; experience with dealing with Communities; good written and spoken English and Arabic
• Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic report writing ability 

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree in Water Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Environmental engineering or Public Health
• Sound knowledge of engineering designs and software ( ArchiCAD, AutoCAD, GIS , EPANETetc) is an asset.

LANGUAGES  

• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic
• Working ability in English is an advantage.

ALL EMPLOYEES ARE EXPECTED TO DEMONSTRATE DRC FIVE CORE COMPETENCIES

• Striving for excellence: You focus on achieving results while maintaining efficient processes.
• Collaborating: You engage with relevant stakeholders and encourage constructive feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership of tasks and are open to innovation.
• Communicating: You are clear, concise, and respectful in your communication.
• Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest ethical standards and DRC's Code of Conduct.

Key stakeholders:

• Internal: Programme Manager, Shelter & Infrastructure Technical Coordinator, Protection Team, Safety and Liaison, Supply Chain, Finance team, MEAL team Logistics Officer
• External: Other Humanitarian Partners, UNHCR, IOM, HAC, COR, camp representatives and local authorities

POSITION DETAILS

• Type of contract: National
• Contract Length: 9 Months
• Band: H Non-Management
• Duty station: Kosti
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Closing Date for Application: 27 May 2025

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national employees.

WHAT WE OFFER      

1. Two Bonuses (during two Eid festivals)
2. National Social Insurance
3. Medical Insurance.
4. Excellent Working Environment and Opportunity for Growth
5. Various Learning and Development Platforms

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Applications must be submitted through the mentioned link on the page by clicking on Apply Button.   
2. All applicants must send a cover letter along with an updated CV (we encourage CV no longer than four pages) in English.   
3. Mentioning three referees' details of your present supervisor and HR along with past employment supervisor with CV.

Note: Applications sent by email will not be considered. In addition, DRC doesn’t charge any fee for any of its recruitment process & believes in equal opportunity in employment regardless.

If you have questions, you can visit our FAQ page. 

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website: www.drc.ngo.

Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap. 

Equal Opportunities: DRC is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, color, race,

marital status, or other protected characteristics.   

***FRAUD ALERT***

It has been brought to the attention of the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) that there have been instances of fraudulent job offers, purporting to be from DRC in Sudan. These offers reportedly concern fraudulent employment opportunities to applicants asking for money. DRC would like to stipulate that the organization never charges or accepts any money from job seekers during the recruitment process. DRC recommends that you do not respond to unsolicited offers of employment.