Position title: WASH Engineer
Gender:Female
Location:Gaza Strip

AISHA is an independent, non-profit Palestinian NGO promoting gender justice, protection and empowerment of women, children and adolescents, survivors of gender-based violence, addicts and people with disabilities, through community service programs for mental health and substance abuse.
Currently, AISHA has been working on implementing a project of “Safe, Dignified and Gender-responsive WASH Services for The Most Vulnerable Women-headed Households in Gaza Strip”. AISHA is seeking competent and highly qualified WASH engineers to work in its office in Gaza. 

The project will improve WASH facilities in 30 women-headed households across Gaza strip that are related to the poor access to safe and equitable WASH services.

The main tasks and responsibilities include:
• Follow up the project field activities (construction/maintenance of WASH facilities) and ensure compliance with the quality and accountability standards.
• Conduct filed assessment addressing the living conditions and related protection concerns of vulnerable families in different geographical areas all over the Gaza Strip.
• Conduct technical assessment for the needed maintenance/rehabilitation works.
• Elaborate tender’s documents including the BoQ’s and technical specifications.
• Provide individual training to each beneficiary to provide technical guidance specific to the works they need to implement in their shelter.
• Conduct daily site supervision for the construction and maintenance works to ensure compliance with agreed specifications.
• Ensure well documentation of the site activities (maintenance/rehabilitation activities).
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports on the progress of the field activities.
• Perform any other related tasks required by the direct supervisor.
Essential Experiences and Competencies:
• At least 5 years of experience in construction management.
• At least 3 years of experience in similar projects (WASH projects).
• Experience in working within the NGO sector.
• Organized, reliable attention to details and ability to work independently when needed.
• Excellent communication skills and inter-personal skills, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, partners and donors.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, prioritize workload and multi-task.
• Mature work practices, highly motivated and demonstrate sound judgment.
• Good reporting skills in both English & Arabic.
• Advanced computer literacy.
• Integrity and strong identification with AISHA Core Values.

Education and Knowledge:
• At minimum, a Bachelor's degree in civil or architectural engineering.
• Knowledgeable about the Minimum WASH and Shelter Standards.
• Knowledgeable about the protection principles.
Candidates with experience in the mentioned fields are encouraged to apply for this position, Cover letter and curriculum vitae are  in English

How to Apply:
For those who are interested in applying, Please, visit   https://forms.gle/cRC3r7aKDmqPoqtb9

 and fill the application no later than Saturday 25, December, 2021.