Job Description: Design Engineer / WASH Officer

Position Title: Design Engineer / WASH Officer

Location: Jacobabad, Sindh

Project: WASH & Livelihood Support for Affected People

Reports to: Project Coordinator

Job Purpose

The Design Engineer / WASH Officer is responsible for the technical assessment, design, and high-quality execution of water infrastructure. This role ensures that affected population  have safe and equitable access to potable water through the rehabilitation of community water supply schemes, adhering to strict engineering and humanitarian standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Assessment & Design

• Conduct detailed technical assessments of non-functional community water supply schemes to identify rehabilitation requirements.
• Prepare detailed engineering designs, Bill of Quantities (BoQs), and cost estimates for the rehabilitation of community water supply schemes.
• Ensure all designs prioritize climate-resilience and water-efficient practices to withstand the specific environmental hazards.

2. Infrastructure Rehabilitation & Quality Control

• Supervise the on-site rehabilitation work of water schemes to ensure they provide consistent access to clean, potable water.
• Ensure all construction and rehabilitation activities comply with SPHERE standards and local Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) protocols.
• Manage contractors and technical vendors, ensuring materials used meet the specified quality and the project stays within the allocated budget for schemes.

3. Capacity Building & Technical Support

• Provide technical input for the Training of Trainers (ToT) on water storage and hygiene practices to ensure messaging aligns with the technical capabilities of the infrastructure.
• Support the BCC Officer in developing technical content for IEC materials related to water safety and maintenance of rehabilitated schemes.
• Guide community-based water committees on the long-term operation and maintenance (O&M) of the rehabilitated schemes.

4. Monitoring & Reporting

• Technically evaluate how the water supply interventions meet the actual drinking and domestic needs of the population.
• Document technical progress and challenges, ensuring all reports reflect the purely humanitarian focus of the water interventions.
• Monitor water quality (testing for biological and chemical contaminants) before and after the rehabilitation of schemes.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resource Management, or a related engineering field.
• Experience: 3–5 years of experience in designing and supervising WASH infrastructure projects, specifically water supply schemes.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar design software; expertise in water-efficient practices and climate-smart engineering.
• Languages: Proficiency in English; ability to communicate technical concepts in Sindhi is highly preferred.
• Local Context: Strong familiarity with the water table and soil conditions in District Jacobabad.

Core Competencies

• Commitment to the humanitarian slandered and community-led infrastructure management.
• Ability to work in extreme weather.
• Strong focus on transparency, accountability, and professional governance in technical procurement.