Watsan/infrastructure Technical Assistant (WTA)

The German Red Cross is part of the world wide Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement assisting victims of conflict and disaster and people affected by social or health related crisis.

The German Red Cross assists in disaster response, rehabilitation and capacity building projects internationally on appeals of their sister organisations within the movement.

The consortium formed by the German Red Cross (GRC), the Australian Red Cross (ARCS) and the Vietnam Red Cross National Society (VNRC) is currently implementing the project “Water, Sanitation and Branch Development in Northern Vietnam” (WSBD).

I – Job description for Watsan/infrastructure Technical Assistant (WTA)

1.1.Duration
One year (from August 2013) with possibility of extension. This position will be assigned to the project on a full time basis.

1.2.Location
The position is based in Hanoi with frequent visits to the project sites (up to 70% of the working time).

1.3.Duties and responsibilities
Under the supervision of the GRC delegate and the Project officer, the Watsan Technical Assistant is responsible for ensuring the proper implementation of the project in terms of WATSAN construction activities as planned. 

His/Her specific duties and responsibilities include:

- Conducting needs assessment/technical surveys of infrastructural projects (construction of water supply systems, water facilities, school latrines, other activities) and preparing conclusive documents and calculation for decision-making.
- Checking all technical construction documents such as designs, cost estimations, bidding procedures, bid analysis, contracts, handing over, etc
- Initiating and following up procurement procedures, and dealing with suppliers/contractors when necessary, checking bidding document before submitting to line manager.
- To work closely with finance officer in reivew and verify any proposed change in project budget
- Ensure that M&E (including data on beneficiaries: schools population and HH beneficiaries) and reporting are carried out in timely manner
- Creates opportunities for on-the-job training to beneficiaries (school water committee and HH beneficiaries) and VNRC staff/volunteers, including Operation and Maintenance trainings.
- Performing a role of consultancy and technical supervision on construction sites of two project provinces (Cao Bang and Lang Son).
- Submits field trip reports and monthly reports to GRC Delegate (in English language);
- Assisting Project Officer and VNRC to implement other project activities in the communities (development of IEC material,  O&M guidelines

1.4.Minimum qualifications

Educational background:
Bachelor or Degree in Construction or other related field, having Certificate in Construction supervision is an asset.

Working experience:
- At least 3 years working experience in the infrastructure sector.
- Experience in supervising/following-up of community based water and sanitation activities.
- Experience in working with rural communities.

Knowledge:
- Good knowledge of community development concepts and participatory techniques
- Knowledge of M&E tools and techniques
- Technical knowledge of hygiene, sanitation and water system design is a strong asset.
- Knowledge of the Red Cross movement is an asset

Language/Computer
- Excellent command of written and spoken Vietnamese
- Good command of written and spoken English (compulsory)
- Knowledge of northern ethnic minority language is preferable (Tay, Dao, Hmong)
- Good computer skills: MS Office, e-mail

Personal skills and abilities
- Good interpersonal, communication and negotiating skills
- Good analytical and reporting skills
- Ability to supervise people / Leadership
- Sense of initiative and responsibility
- Ability to work in team as well as independently
- Ability to work in stressful situations, for long hours and in remote areas

II – Application Procedure

Interested Vietnamese candidates are requested to send:
- CV in English
- Application Letter in English
- Copies of education degree and relevant certificates

To:     German Red Cross - Delegation in Vietnam, 68 Nguyen Du, Hanoi

Or through e-mail to:   
[email protected]
[email protected]

DEADLINE:     12/07/2013

After the review/screening of applications, only short-listed applicants will be contacted by phone or email, and invited for an interview.