WaSH Coordinator-PUI عودة إلى الفرص

 WaSH Coordinator for the supervision of Civil Works & WaSH  activities in the South East and East of Libya  

Technical supervision of civil works & water and sanitation (WaSH) activities in  

the South of East and East of Libya. The WaSH and infrastructure activities will  

be implemented along with health interventions in the framework of PUI  

integrated approach. They will be implemented by PUI staff on the ground, in  

Summary of the ACTIVITY 

close coordination with the municipalities and relevant Ministries. The  Consultant is expected to provide technical support to PUI field staff, ensure the  compliance with quality standards and procedures for a cost-efficient, timely  and effective implementation of the works. The consultancy is expected to be  conducted from Benghazi, Al-Kufra or remotely with field visits to Al-Kufra.  

1. BACKGROUND  

Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political and non-religious  international aid organization. Our teams are committed to supporting civilians’ victims of marginalization and  exclusion, or hit by natural disasters, wars and economic collapses, by answering their fundamental needs.  Our aim is to provide emergency relief to uprooted people in order to help them recover their dignity and  regain self-sufficiency.  

2. OVERVIEW  

PUI Libya mission is looking for an engineer to provide technical support in the implementation of civil works  and WaSH activities across the Eastern region with a main focus on the Southeast region. PUI strategy and  ongoing projects in Libya are built on an integrated approach which combines Health, and WaSH, through  direct implementation and partnerships with other international and national actors.  

PUI infrastructure and WaSH activities aims at improving the provision of WaSH and health services,  including but not limited to the rehabilitation of health facilities, maintenance of boreholes, maintenance of  sewage / water and garbage trucks and capacity building for the local water sector.  Besides, as part of its emergency response in Al-Kufra, PUI plans:  

– Maintenance of above ground water tank used as reservoir by the Municipality

  – Maintenance of dysfunctional water, cranes, garbage, suction and utility trucks 

– Installation of electrical transformer for water pump  

– Distribution of hygiene kits to vulnerable households  

– Procurement and installation of trash bins  

The consultant will contribute to conduct technical needs assessment and analysis, develop Bill of Quantities  (BoQ) and support the Logistic Departments in the procurement procedures and selection of suppliers and  contractors, to make sure all technical specifications are met. S/he will support technically the supervision of  the progress of the works on the ground. S/he will be responsible of updating the BoQ in case amendments will be needed during the works implementation. S/he will be in charge of ensuring the quality of the works  delivered, supervising technically the handover process and ensuring mitigation measures, operation and  maintenance plans are in place for the sustainability of the interventions.  

S/he will liaise and coordinate with PUI programme, to ensure good communication and ultimately a smooth  implementation of the works. The Consultant will attend the WaSH weekly meeting coordinated by the  Deputy Head of Mission for Programs (DHoMP) and with the presence of the WaSH Site officer(s) and Area  Program manager (APM). The Consultant will have bilateral meeting and regular contact with the WaSH  Site officer(s) and the Area Program Manager to support them technically.  

The WASH Consultant will report to the DHoMP and will technically supervise the work of the WaSH  Site officer(s).  

To accomplish the objective of this consultancy, PUI is currently seeking the technical support of an engineer  who will be in charge of the supervision of the quality and progress of the activities that will be implemented  through contractors. The consultancy is expected to last from September 2024 to February 2025  (renewable based on the needs of the Mission). About 12 to 20 hours per month are estimated, to be  planned in a suitable manner along with PUI team based on the specific needs of the Mission. The duration  might be reassessed according to the needs during the partnership.  

3. TECHNICAL SUPPORT NEEDED  

To implement quality activities, PUI is currently seeking the technical support of an engineer, specialised in  the supervision of civil works and WASH activities.  

The objectives are:  

– Validate the needs assessment and BoQ  

– Support the programme and logistics departments in the selection of the contractors/suppliers with  technical inputs  

– Support PUI staff on the ground in monitoring the progress of the implementation of the work, and  supervise their quality  

– Revise and provide inputs to the works progress periodical report prepared by PUI staff 

– Support PUI staff in the ground to ensure the works are properly handed over and all required  documentation signed (handover certificate, BoQ, works completion certificate)  

– Support the Mission in designing / defining new WaSH and/or Civil work activities according to  potential new fundings / emergency  

– Conduct potential site vists in Al-Kufra  

This support should include:  

Regular meetings with PUI programme team to share updates on the progress of the works, and  alert in case of any delays/change in the timeline of the activities 

Means of support:  

PUI will share with the consultant the templates that will be required to provide the deliverables (e.g BoQ,  reports’ templates).  

4. DELIVERABLES  

The technical support will be provided remotely to the technical team on the grounds (two engineers) and  other programme staff.  

The support provided will lead to the elaboration and / or revision and validation of:  

– Technical needs assessment reports  

– Drawings and BoQ of the works, updated/emended as needed during the works implementation  – Technical inputs for the selection of contractors/suppliers  

– Work sites supervision activities report  

– Works completion report  

5. SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND EXPECTATIONS  

Mandatory requirements:  

– A degree in civil or water engineering  

– At least 5 years of experience in the supervision of civil works, water and sanitation rehab activities  

– Knowledge, and at least 2 years experience in humanitarian and emergency projects, preferably  WASH, energy and/or rehabilitation activities  

– Fluent English and Arabic (spoken and written).  

Preferred (but not mandatory):  

– Ability to travel to the sites of the works in Benghazi and Al-Kufra for short technical mission

  – Previous experience in truck maintenance and knowledge of spare parts is an asset. 

– Knowledge of waste management protocols and methods.  

– Knowledge and experience of supervision of activities in Libya is an asset