WASH Construction Field Officer with Samaritan's Purse International Relief

BTDC-ID: 29486

Closing Date: 11-May-2024

WASH Construction Field Officer

Office Address

Samaritan's Purse Office - House #7, St. 1980, Tumnob, Sangkat Phnom Penh Thmei, Khan Sen Sok, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Contact Name

Samaritan's Purse International Relief

Phone

023 232 189

Email

spchr@samaritan.org

Announcement Description

Samaritan’s Purse International Relief (SPIR) is a nonprofit, nondenominational, evangelical Christian Organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. We are seeking One qualified candidate to fill the position below:

WASH Construction Field Officer Apply Now

Category: Construction, Community Development
Type : Job Opportunity
Location: Pailin Province
Schedule: Full-time
Salary: N/A

The Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Construction Field Officer – for Samaritan’s Purse (SP) is primarily responsible for the construction of water points, school water filters, latrines, incinerators and hand washing stations in rural schools in Pailin. This position works closely with the Water for Kids Senior Project Coordinator and is responsible to ensure that all projects activities and objectives are being achieved within the allocated timeframe.

Report to: WASH Senior Project Coordinator

Contract type: Fixed/Specified Duration

Duration: 1 year (Renewable, subject to funding availability)

Duties

Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with schools and local community leaders
Identify local builders with construction experience related to reinforced concrete, welded steel, and plumbing
Fill out construction report form for the construction progress and keeping accurate track of the process
Keep up-to-date computer records/Hard and hard-copy forms of monitoring progress by writing daily/weekly updates on topics such as problems, solutions, challenges, spiritual impact, and achievements
Provide monthly report of construction, actual achievement and lessons learned to his/her supervisor
Follow up the construction weekly, and according to previous planned dates
Pay close attention to the construction quality, making sure contractors and laborers follow the drawings and specifications
Photograph and document the construction as-built and compare with the plans.
Promote safety in the construction environment.
Keep construction sites clean and free of debris/trash.
Assist logistics in procurement according to specifications required and the SP Field Operations Guidelines
Engage, mobilize and build close relationships with community and school leaders
Represent SP in meetings with school principals, church leaders and the community.
Coordinate activities with local authorities, contractor and churches
Be respectful to the authorities, community members, men, women and children
Help conduct trainings and follow up evaluations to facilitate application of learning of teachers and students
Participate in monthly reflection and planning
Assist with preparations for special events such as environmental cleaning and handwashing campaign etc.…
Help with installation of school slow sand filters with the support of the WASH Senior Coordinator
Provide feedback to the Senior Coordinator of any issues/ problems found regarding hygiene and sanitation
Any other reasonable tasks requested by WASH Program Manager

Requirements

Commitment to Samaritan’s Purse mission, value and policies
Proactive, reflective and able to work independently with minimum supervision
Able to plan and commit to meeting deadlines
(At least) High School qualification
Experience working and leading a team
Driven to achieve results
Strong computer skills and report writing in Khmer and English. (MS Office, Excel and email)
Good spoken and written communication skills in both Khmer and English
Able to drive a motorbike and car preferred and required to have a motorbike and car driving license and be willing to travel on rough terrain for this field-based position. (required)
Experience with construction or water, hygiene and sanitation projects (required)
Previous experience with working in community development (preferred)

All interested candidates must submit:

Cover Letter and CV with recent photo
Samaritan’s Purse Application Form (Or will not be considered) to the following address Samaritan's Purse Office or Email (with subject: “Apply for WASH Construction Field Officer”

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