Water Quality Analyst Assistant

Job Summary

The main purpose of the position under the direction of the Water Quality Analyst is to ensure the quality of water supplied to informal settlements, small shelter units (SSUs) and other types of housing units, inhabited by refugees, within Concern’s programme of implementation. As such, this role includes regular and systematic testing of water samples, advice on water treatment, collecting and analysing information and data in appropriate format.  The role also requires that early warning  mechanism is provided once potential water contamination has been reported. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Project Implementation

Monitoring quality of drinking water at areas of Concern’s interventions, through regular and systematic water testing and providing water testing database of the results,  abnormalities and analysis

Knowledgeable of water quality standards and testing procedures

Provide samples of drinking water at source and point of consumption

Analyse results of tests as per procedures and against agreed standards

Document results of testing and refer abnormalities to WASH Project Manager

Where necessary, recommend options for water treatment water treatment, assist the ITS technical Team leader in design of such treatment.

Assist Hygiene Promotion officers and Community Mobilisers to assess effectiveness of the intervention

Work with other Field Officers to trace sources of disease or contaminations in order to prevent further outbreaks

Train WASH communities in ITS and water trucking contractors in carrying water testing (free residual level)

Distribute chlorine tablets for contractors and families leaving in ITS.

Prepare, track and distribute water vouchers

Reception water vouchers and prepare the payments to contractors

Maintain and regularly update the database of water testing results, and provide reports on water quality as required

Coordinate and assist Logs in the procurement of items and formulation of contracts necessary for achieving project objectives

Ensure project documents are properly filed and kept secure

Representation:

Represent Concern at meetings with stakeholders, contractors and other relevant actors where applicable.

Other:

Adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct.

Support and promote the standards outlined in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct to their team, partner and stakeholders and be committed to providing a safe working environment.

Concern’s work in Lebanon by undertaking other tasks as appropriate and required.

Skills, Qualifications, Experience and Attitude Required

Certificate in Public Health, Biochemistry or related technical qualification

A minimum of two years’ experience in a similar domain.

Familiarity with Lebanese and WHO water quality standards

Experience in community based approaches

Strong organizational skills and able to coordinate and manage a diverse array of activities and stakeholders

Excellent communication skills in English & Arabic

Strong negotiation and mediation skills and ability to work independently

Report writing skills and computer skills in word processing and spreadsheets

Experience in conducting surveys, managing data and statistics is desirable

Willingness to stay in the camps and travel to construction sites all the time.

Commitment to ensuring the protection of refugees.

Strong sense of security management and willingness to follow security guidelines and regulations

Commitment to humanitarian principles and values

Commitment to Concern equal opportunity and gender practices

CONCERN STAFF CODE OF CONDUCT AND PROGRAMME PARTICIPANT PROTECTION POLICY

Concern Worldwide has a staff Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy which have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern Staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organization, and the standards of behaviour expected from them. In this context staff has the responsibility to the organization to strive for, and maintain, the highest standard in day to day conduct in their work place in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission.

Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Programme participant Protection Policy and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract employment.

Any breach of Concern Staff Code of Conduct or the Programme participant Protection Policy by employees of Concern Worldwide during the course of their employment will result in disciplinary action up to, and including dismissal.

Counter Terrorism Policy

‘Concern receives a substantial amount of funding from external donors each year.  Increasingly donors are introducing requirements whereby future funding is conditional on Concern ensuring that the names of any new employee or volunteer do not appear on terrorism lists generated by the European Union (List of person, groups and entities to which Regulation (EC No. 2580/2001 applies), the US Government (Office of Foreign Assets Control list of specially designated Nationals and Blocked Persons) and the United Nations (Consolidated List). 

‘Any offer of employment (either paid or voluntary) with Concern Worldwide will not be made pending a clearance check being conducted on the applicant.  For additional information please consult our web site or contact the Human Resource Division in our Head Office.

By submitting a formal application for paid or voluntary employment to Concern, you agree to Concern carrying out a clearance check as outlined above and that Concern will not proceed to recruit you should your name appear on any of the aforementioned lists.’