WASH Technical Assistant Afghanistan Herat

Liaise with WASH department to implement projects and deliver trainings.

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Overview

Liaise with WASH department to implement projects and deliver trainings.

You have:

  • Strong knowledge in Engineering principles related to WASH.
  • Ability to deliver hygiene promotion trainings.
  • Experience in managing or monitoring construction activities.
  • Familiarity with surveying tools such as GPS, Level, and Theodolite.
  • Participation in distribution events related to WASH projects.

Contract

This is a Professional contract, Grade 4 (NRC) contract. More about Professional contract, Grade 4 (NRC) contracts.

Purpose of the Job:

The purpose of the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Technical Assistant position is to liaise and work closely with WASH department in implementing the WASH projects. The Technical assistant is expected to be able to deliver hygiene promotion trainings as well as attending in various type of distributions. It is also noteworthy that the incumbent is expected to have sound Engineering knowledge and be able to operate surveying tools and equipment such as tablets, GPS, Level, Transit, and Theodolites etc.

As a part of WASH Technical Assistant’s responsibilities s/he will be asked to monitor construction activities such as construction/repairing of water points, Latrines, water pipe scheme, conducting hygiene promotion trainings for targeted locations, full participation in all distributions and etc.

For more information about this position , please click on Job Description and NRC Grade Structure.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience with hygiene promotion trainings? The interviewer wants to assess your practical skills and experience in training others. Provide specific examples of trainings you've conducted, the audience, and the outcomes.
What surveying tools have you used in previous roles? This assesses your technical proficiency and familiarity with essential equipment. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a project where you had to monitor construction activities. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure quality in WASH interventions? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What challenges do you foresee in implementing WASH projects in Afghanistan? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 3 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: nrc.no