Project Officer – WASH

Company: Catholic Relief Services

Location: Mbeya

Application Deadline: 6th March 2025

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution with a major in civil, water, or environmental engineering
Registration as a Graduate/Professional Engineer with ERB
At least four years of similar experience with I/NGO and Government specifically in rural water supply facilities and community-based water, sanitation, and hygiene projects in Tanzania
Technical expertise in assessment, planning, design, and report writing
Proven experience in designing water and sanitation engineering projects
Experience working with RUWASA and Local Government, coupled with an understanding of the rural community environment

Basic engineering principles and practices
Experience in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio) and information management systems
Proficient in Word
Knowledge of word processing, CAD and spreadsheet skills (engineering software like Epanet, Auto CAD and Arc CAD)
Ability to work in a complex environment and work under deadlines and minimal supervision
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate engineering records
Ability to read and interpret plans and maps
Good time management skills with ability to work on multiple tasks
Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results-oriented
High level of integrity
Adaptable, flexible, willingness to learn and innovative
Rational, organized and take pride in a job well done
Self-starter – can work with minimum supervision
A commitment to equity and pro poor development
Team player and Gender sensitive

Assist community-based water supply organizations in creating and implementing operation and maintenance plans for water schemes, along with water quality monitoring plans, and oversee their execution
Carry out inspections of water supply services delivery, including water quality monitoring
Assist the WASH Manager in monitoring project progress throughout the project cycle from feasibility, designing, construction and O&M
Provide technical supervision of the construction work, ensure that it is completed within the timeline and as per the approved BOQ
Prepare and submit weekly activity reports and field visit reports at key stages of project construction activities
Develop drawings and BOQs for the construction and rehabilitation work required for the water supply systems as well as sanitation and hygiene in schools based on assessment and program requirement
Coordinate with beneficiary leaders to ensure community participation and ownership
Execute other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor