• Lead field activities related to reconstruction/rehabilitation of water and sanitation infrastructure undertaken by Mercy Corps in program target areas in Kandahar province.
• Assist the Program coordinator and other relevant staff in planning WASH infrastructure development programs and activities.
• Support all rehabilitation and construction activities with improved coordination and timely technical inputs in order to effectively meet the completion target.
• Oversee implementation activities such as design reviews, procurement of project materials, and implementation on the ground.
• Undertake extensive field visits to assess the quality of rehabilitation/construction activities undertaken directly under the Mercy Corps staff or through contractors.
• Maintain close coordination with relevant staff of water directorates and municipalities during rehabilitation/construction works on public water and sanitation facilities.
• Supervise WASH assistants and provide advice and support to help overcome any shortcomings in the rehabilitation/construction quality and management procedures.
• Provide guidance and practical training to staff working under his/her supervision.
• Design training modules and impart training to operators and caretakers of rehabilitated systems.
• Assist Program coordinator in preparation of Bi-weekly and monthly progress reports and project completion reports on relevant rehabilitation/construction activities.
• Contribute to the assessment and development of appropriate technologies for the water and sanitation program of Mercy Corps in the targeted area.
• Be able to design water network systems, prepare BoQs, familiar with the tender invitation, tender document, contract, and service contract.
• Prepare and analyze the reports related to the performance of water equipment in the field including main supply, storage tanks, and distribution networks in the targeted area.
• Periodically inspect ongoing projects and report to the Program coordinator on progress, timelines, and any setbacks or alterations that may occur.
• Work with WASH assistant to develop implementation and action plans for project implementation - including all technical specifications for project implementation in collaboration with the Program Coordinator.
• Actively participates in finalizing BoQs by ensuring the BoQs, SoW, drawings, and designs are of high quality, participate in the preparation of tender and contracts, including technical specifications of works to be performed by contractors;
• Assist in the preparation of technical evaluations for the tender packages, and facilitate the tender and contract development process, supporting the Procurement Department as needed;
• Maintain online tracking sheets of all PRs for infrastructure, tender dates, contract start, and end date, and infrastructure documents, write monthly reports and other donor-based reports or organizational-based notes for the Program Coordinator to review and submit.
• Develop and maintain good lines of communication and relationships with local authorities and the local community.
• Ensure a safe working environment for all people involved in project implementation.
• Is responsible for maintaining detailed work plans and written records of engineering work undertaken in the project.
• Document implementation of WASH infrastructure work and track progress towards program targets, keeping all team members apprised of achievements, delays, and issues.
• Provide written and oral translation for technical documents, including Bills of Quantity, Completion of Service Notes, government facilitation letters and permission documents, etc.
• Follow all MC protocols and regulations according to guidance provided by the direct supervisor.
• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.
• Work closely with the field engineers to prepare internal weekly and monthly reports;
• Other duties as assigned.

Security

• Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.
• Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.

Organizational Learning 

• As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve, we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.

Accountability to Beneficiaries

• Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically
  to our program participants and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
• Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

Supervisory Responsibility: Program assistant.

Accountability

Reports Directly To: Program Coordinator.  

Works Directly With: Community Mobilization/Hygiene Promotion officer, Cash and NFI team, CARM, MEL, Operations, Finance Teams, Security, and other sectorial leads.